84.51° appoints Todd James as Chief Data and Technology Officer
84.51°, a retail data science, insights and media company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Kroger Co., has named Todd James Chief Data & Technology Officer.
James joins from Fidelity Investments.
He built the global data and analytics organisation for Fidelity's Workplace Investing and Health Care business units.
He also led efforts to modernise servicing and operations through applied artificial intelligence, automation and directed Fidelity's Cross-Enterprise AI Centre of Excellence.
Prior to that, James led a strategy consulting practice at Deloitte, directing strategic engagements with global Fortune 500 and government clients.
As a director at Resource Consultants, he built and led a technology services business unit while also overseeing corporate IT.
Prior to his business career, he was an officer in the US Coast Guard where he held leadership roles in IT, information security, and shipboard operations.
"Todd's experience in the data science ecosystem and his outstanding track record make him the ideal candidate to take 84.51° and its wealth of capabilities to new heights,” says Milen Mahadevan, President at 84.51°.
“The company's continued growth will benefit from his innovative leadership approach and commitment to strategic thinking. We're excited to have him onboard.”
