Anand Sahasram
About Anand Sahasram
Anand Sahasram is the Chief Data Officer at Dodge & Cox, with extensive experience in data platforms, governance, and technology innovation.
Current Role at Dodge & Cox
Anand Sahasram serves as the Chief Data Officer at Dodge & Cox, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he oversees the management and strategic utilization of data platforms and ecosystems. His responsibilities include stewarding data governance, driving data commercialization, and monetization initiatives, and interfacing with the executive management team to align data innovation with business objectives. His role at Dodge & Cox leverages his extensive experience in managing complex data systems and his deep understanding of enterprise architecture.
Previous Roles in Technology Leadership
Before joining Dodge & Cox, Anand held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Orion Governance from 2018 to 2019 in the Greater New York City Area. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at S&P Global from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure at S&P Global, he also took on the role of Chief Enterprise Architect from 2013 to 2017. These roles had him managing and architecting global technology platforms, ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives, and implementing robust enterprise solutions.
Experience at Morgan Stanley and McKinsey & Company
Anand worked as Executive Director at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2014, focusing on technology-driven solutions and risk management for almost a decade. Afterward, he transitioned to McKinsey & Company, where he served as Director, Information Management, from 2000 to 2005. His work at McKinsey involved optimizing business processes, managing information systems, and leading data analytics initiatives.
Early Career and Education
Anand's early career includes roles such as Vice President & CIO at Operational Risk Inc. from 1999 to 2000 and Vice President at Deutsche Bank from 1993 to 1999. Anand holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Baruch College, specializing in Computer and Information Sciences and Finance. His foundational education was completed at PSBB.
Specializations and Areas of Expertise
Anand is known for his proficiency in managing complex, distributed global platforms and ecosystems. He has a strong background in business intelligence, enterprise cloud and security, data analytics, and enterprise portal initiatives. Anand has successfully led mission-critical business objectives with a focus on data and technology innovation. His skills include business process management, optimization, automation, and risk management. Furthermore, he is experienced in creating and implementing data and technology strategies that drive business success.