Vikram Somaya is a seasoned executive who has built a solid reputation in the data and analytics industry. His exceptional background includes a degree in History, Art from Yale University, as well as leadership roles at various high-profile organizations.

As Chief Data and Analytics Officer at PepsiCo, Somaya leads the development and implementation of data-driven strategies that drive business outcomes. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer at Nielsen, where he was responsible for the development and execution of the company's data strategy. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of Global Data Officer and Ad Platforms at ESPN, where he led the development and operation of ESPN's data management platform and ad platforms.

Somaya has held numerous other leadership positions, including General Manager of AdFX and Analytics at The Weather Channel, Vice President of Global Operations and Audience at Thomson Reuters, and Managing Director of Business Development and Channel Sales at BlueKai. He has also served as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Milabra, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Phorm, Vice President of Strategy Management at Operative, Senior Account Manager at Omniture, Senior Account Manager at Revenue Science, and Strategic Account Planner at Cliff Freeman & Partners.

With his extensive background in data and analytics, Somaya is recognized as an expert in the field. He has been a speaker at several industry events, including the Big Data Conference and the Advertising Research Foundation Conference. Somaya is passionate about leveraging data to drive business value and improve customer experiences.