Dr. David R. Hardoon of Aboitiz Data Innovation named CDOTrends Reader’s Choice Awards: 2022 ASEAN Edition’s Chief Data Officer of the Year

Dr. David R. Hardoon, the Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI) and Chief Data and AI Officer of Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), has been named the Chief Data Officer of the Year at the CDOTrends Reader’s Choice Awards: 2022 ASEAN Edition. The award recognizes Dr. Hardoon’s exceptional leadership in driving digital transformation and data initiatives at ADI and promoting a data-first culture across the Aboitiz techglomerate.

The CDOTrends Reader’s Choice Awards aims to honor leading solutions and executives who have played a key role in advancing digital enablement and data transformation across their organizations. Dr. Hardoon has been instrumental in operationalizing Data Science and AI (DSAI) to help businesses realize the value of data-driven innovation in solving complex business problems and unlocking new opportunities.

Under Dr. Hardoon’s leadership, ADI has made significant progress in implementing DSAI to drive high-impact innovations and business growth, adding value to the Group’s business units, such as UnionBank, Aboitiz Power Corporation, and Republic Cement. His team has developed tried and tested DSAI frameworks and solutions to enhance operational efficiency, optimize revenue, and champion sustainability.

Dr. Hardoon expressed his gratitude for the award and acknowledged the hard work and dedication of his teams. He reiterated his commitment to promoting a community of innovators grounded in data science to lead successful organizations into the future.

Moving forward, ADI, under Dr. Hardoon’s leadership, will continue to focus on operationalizing DSAI and enhancing upskilling to drive business transformation and community advancement across Asia Pacific and beyond.