Elena Alikachkina, Ph.D.

Chief Data Officer and Executive Director, InfoFluence.ai

Dr. Elena Alikhachkina is a globally recognized data and technology leader with over two decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 manufacturers and life sciences companies through digital, data, and AI transformation. As 4x Global Chief Data Officer, she advanced intelligent manufacturing, workforce upskilling, and data-driven decision practices across 400+ factories and distribution facilities.

She advises boards and executives on digital leadership and AI literacy through her Digital Leadership Diagnostic and Data Product Mastery, helping organizations assess and accelerate organizational readiness for the AI era. Her forthcoming book, AI Oversight: A New Mandate for Corporate Directors and Executives, explores how leaders can drive trust, value, and transformation in the age of intelligent industry.