Chief Data & Analytics Officer
J.D. Williams, Ph.D.
Visionary data and analytics executive with 20+ years of experience leading global teams to deliver business-critical insights and innovation across life sciences, financial services, and manufacturing.
20+
Years of Leadership
$7B+
Revenue Influenced at Zoetis
5
Countries — Global Analytics Org
Data leader. Statistician. Builder.
As the CDAO of the world's largest animal health company, I drive enterprise data and analytics strategy ensuring data-driven insights power business performance, innovation, and competitive advantage.
I hold a Ph.D. in Statistics from Virginia Tech and have led analytics organizations at Zoetis, Eli Lilly, Dow AgroSciences, JP Morgan Chase, and GE — building teams and capabilities that create lasting value.
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Recent Writing
All posts →December 29, 2025 · 2 min read
The Million-Dollar Leadership Lesson from Charles Schwab
The highest-paid executive in early 20th-century America wasn't a technical genius — he was a master of appreciation.
December 20, 2025 · 3 min read
2026 Leadership Challenge: Build Your Network
Technical expertise alone isn't enough — the leaders who create lasting impact are the ones who invest in relationships.