Vijay Kotu
Chief Analytics Officer
ServiceNow
Vijay Kotu is the Chief Analytics Officer of ServiceNow, where he helps drive the growth of the business using data, analytics, and AI across the company. He is also the co-author of the book, Data Science: Concepts and Practice.
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Give us a brief overview of the path that led to your current role.
Data engineer > Analytics > Business insights > Machine Learning > AI > Advise the business > Help run the business
What is one of your guiding leadership principles?
Ideas are easy, execution is everything.
What is the greatest challenge your particular C-level role is facing today, and how are you addressing it?
Focus. How to create focus? Create clarity and urgency towards a purpose.
What is the key to success for someone just starting out in your C-level role?
Learn, do and coach.
How do you measure success as a leader?
Results. Talent. How you deliver results is all about talent.
What is the value of being a member of Gartner C-level Communities?
The ability to learn and share.
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