Vikram Somaya has been named chief data and analytics officer at Kenvue, the soon-to-be Summitt spinoff of Johnson & Johnson that is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company.
With decades of experience in data, analytics, and digital transformation, Somaya brings a wealth of expertise from his global leadership roles in the CPG industry.
In his new role, Somaya will be responsible for:
- Leading the advancement of Kenvue’s capabilities in AI, enterprise data strategy and governance, and intelligent automation, and data science;
- Shaping and driving Kenvue’s digital transformation, ensuring the company’s data and analytics initiatives fuel profitable growth through scaled data and analytics products and services;
Kenuve Chief Technology & Data Officer Bernardo Tavares applauded the announcement.
“Vikram brings to Kenvue a wealth of experience and expertise in global data and analytics, product development and AI,” he said. “With over 26 years of experience, he has a proven track record of building and scaling data-driven businesses across some of the world’s largest corporations and startups.
“His extensive knowledge and innovative thinking will be invaluable to the company as we continue to evolve our digital capabilities to create differentiated experiences for consumers, customers and healthcare professionals, increase productivity and impact, and fuel profitable growth through scaled data and analytics products and services.”
Kenvue is the maker of iconic brands such as Tylenol, Band-Aid and Neutrogena.
