Sowgandhika Dusa is a seasoned data and technology leader with more than twenty years of experience driving AI, data strategy, governance, and digital transformation across complex global enterprises. She currently serves as Chief Data Officer at Cadent, where she leads large-scale machine learning and GenAI initiatives, overseeing enterprise data platforms that translate advanced analytics into measurable business and customer outcomes. Her work emphasizes scalability, data integrity, and responsible deployment of emerging technologies.

Previously, Sowgandhika held senior leadership roles at TD Bank, Comcast, and BDP International, directing global data engineering, analytics, and enterprise architecture teams. Across these roles, she has operated at the intersection of technical execution and governance—ensuring regulatory alignment, data quality, and ethical AI adoption while delivering customer-focused and revenue-impacting solutions. Recognized for building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, Sowgandhika brings a pragmatic and policy-aware approach to responsible AI, with a focus on operational governance, risk management, and long-term system resilience. She is also an active mentor and advocate for women in technology, contributing to inclusive leadership and industry best practices. As a Senior Executive Fellow at The Digital Economist, she contributes to research and dialogue on tech policy, data governance, and responsible innovation, helping institutions navigate the governance challenges of AI-driven transformation.