**Follow me for all things Data, AI, Thought Leadership, Talent and Hiring Posts!**Salema Rice is the Founder and CEO of CDO Today, a think tank for Senior Data and AI Leaders. She is a tenured Chief Data & AI Officer, Board Member and Industry Thought Leader.This #DataDiva and senior executive has over 25 years of experience mentoring, evangelizing, and directing data management strategies, AI transformation, digital innovation, and advising large complex F500 companies.Most recently she served as the Global Managing Director of Applied Intelligence and Enterprise Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Accenture, the world’s largest professional services company. She is recognized as one of the top thirty most inspiring women in AI. One of the top 200 business and technology innovators in the world and one of the 100 most influential leaders in data. Salema frequently contributes to media outlets including CNBC, MSNBC, Forbes, Wiley, The Cube, HR Exchange, Grit Daily, Legal Reader, and CDO Magazine.Her focus today is on upskilling talent for the workforce of the future and helping leaders leverage AI to make the world a better place.* Chief Executive Officer ** Tenured Chief Data & Analytics Officer ** Board Member & Advisor ** Leading Expert for Private Equity and Investment Management ** Partner & Global Managing Director ** Luminary ** World's Top 200 Business & Technology Innovators ** Top 50 Influencer Women in Tech** Top 30 Women in AI ** Top 30 Most Inspiring Women in AI ** Global Data Power Leader** SIA Global Power 150 ** Board Member, MIT CDOIQ Symposium ** Editorial Board Member, CDO Magazine ** Governing Board Member, Evanta / Gartner ** #DataDiva *