Nik Acheson
About Nik Acheson
Nik Acheson serves as the Field Chief Data Officer at Dremio, where he focuses on data architecture and platform strategy. He has held various leadership roles in data and analytics across multiple companies, including Okera, Zendesk, and Nike.
Work at Dremio
Nik Acheson serves as the Field Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Dremio, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he operates globally, collaborating with customers and prospects to enhance data architecture and platform strategy. Acheson leads the overall strategy and design for developing comprehensive ecosystems that encompass customer, product, content, partner, and supply chain elements. He also works across various functions within Dremio to advance product strategy based on market trends and customer needs.
Previous Experience at Okera
Before joining Dremio, Nik Acheson worked at Okera as the Chief Data Officer from 2022 to 2023. His tenure at Okera lasted six months until the company was acquired by DataBricks. During this time, he contributed to the company's data management strategies and initiatives.
Career at Zendesk
Nik Acheson held the position of Senior Director and Global Head of Product Management for Enterprise Data & Analytics at Zendesk from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing product management efforts related to enterprise data and analytics, contributing to the company's data-driven decision-making processes.
Educational Background
Nik Acheson has an extensive educational background. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he completed the Accelerate Leadership Development Program in 2021, focusing on Leading Through Hyper-Change and Hyper-Growth. He also earned a Master of Science in Project Management from Boston University, studying from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, Acheson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York College of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Industry Engagement and Presentations
Nik Acheson actively engages with the industry through presentations at notable events such as Re:Invent, Gartner D&A Summit, Data & AI Paris, Big Data London, and Data Universe. He also contributes to media engagements, sharing insights with platforms like MIT Review, Gartner, and TDWI. His expertise in data and analytics positions him as a thought leader in the field.