Teradata has appointed Josh Fecteau as its new Chief Data and AI Officer (CDAO), highlighting the company’s deep commitment to making data and artificial intelligence (AI) the foundation of its business growth strategy. With this strategic move, Teradata aims to reinforce its leadership in the rapidly evolving agentic AI era while showcasing the power of its own platform to deliver enterprise-scale intelligence.
Bringing over 20 years of expertise in data architecture, enterprise transformation, and AI enablement, Fecteau is set to lead Teradata’s enterprise-wide data and AI strategy. Since joining the company in 2019, he has modernized Teradata’s internal data ecosystem and pioneered the deployment of scalable agentic AI capabilities, positioning Teradata as the “customer zero” for its cutting-edge data and AI solutions.
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Before joining Teradata, Fecteau held leadership positions at EMC and in strategic consulting, where he advised CIOs on complex IT transformation initiatives. A graduate of Syracuse University, he combined his background in Business and Technology to bridge the gap between innovation and execution. At Teradata, his leadership in Enterprise Architecture and Enterprise Data has driven substantial organizational value, shaping both the internal and external customer experience. His efforts have been instrumental in evolving Teradata into an autonomous AI and knowledge platform.
In his new role, Fecteau will spearhead several high-impact initiatives. He will strategically oversee Teradata’s internal deployment of data and AI solutions to strengthen its market position. Moreover, he will lead the “Teradata on Teradata” initiative, which leverages the company’s own technology particularly its latest AI advancements to enhance operational efficiency, optimize service offerings, and improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, he will collaborate directly with clients to share Teradata’s best practices in enterprise AI adoption, offering real-world insights to inspire their own transformation journeys. Fecteau will also pioneer new internal AI capabilities and provide product teams with hands-on feedback to accelerate innovation for customers.
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Reflecting on his appointment, Fecteau stated, “This is a pivotal moment not just for Teradata, but for enterprises across the globe. AI is disrupting entire industries, but there’s a paradox between the incredibly fast advancements and the haphazard and disparate enablement within corporations. My vision is to harness Teradata’s unmatched data capabilities to build intelligent, scalable, and secure AI solutions that empower our people, transform our operations, and inspire our customers. We’re not just modernizing we’re redefining what’s possible.”
Echoing this sentiment, Mike Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer at Teradata, remarked, “Josh has already delivered transformative impact at Teradata from modernizing our internal data architecture to leading the development of scalable AI solutions, including agentic AI, that are now shaping our product and services strategy. His track record of execution and innovation makes him the right leader to accelerate our AI journey and drive meaningful outcomes across the business.”
Through this leadership appointment, Teradata reinforces its vision to lead the enterprise AI revolution, emphasizing innovation, scalability, and strategic value creation for customers worldwide.
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