Get to know CABI


The Center for Analytics and Business Insights (CABI) was founded in 2018. It is co-led by two award-winning faculty members, Seethu Seetharaman, W. Patrick McGinnis Professor of Marketing, and Michael Wall, Professor of Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. The center directors are supported by Senior Research Advisor Anthony Sardella, an accomplished entrepreneur, corporate leader and researcher. Katie Cannady manages CABI.

CABI Advisory Board

Innovation through collaboration

CABI Advisory Board members engage with award-winning faculty and a diverse community of business leaders, fostering collaboration and innovation. This involvement ensures they stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging cutting-edge analytics to drive data-driven decisions and optimize operations. The Advisory Board’s leadership enhances their brand, positioning them as trailblazers in AI and advanced analytics and solidifying their reputations as industry leaders. Additionally, they play crucial roles in shaping future leaders by bridging the gap between theory and practice, preparing WashU Olin students with the essential career skills. Their contributions also foster groundbreaking research and implementable solutions that create meaningful impacts on organizations and society at large.

RGA
Jeffrey Heaton, VP of Data Science

Bunge
Chris Obray, Global Commercial Growth Analytics Manager
Tyrona Capers, Director of Marketing

Kohler
Nithin Ramachandran, Vice President Information Technology|Data, Analytics and AI
Karthik Josyula, Global Manager - Data & AI Platforms

Mastercard
Matthew Hopkins, Vice President, Business Intelligence

Royal Canin
Rick Hall, Chief Digital Officer - North America

Schnucks
Tom Henry, Chief Data and Deputy Chief Information Officer

New Balance
Sarah Stalnecker, Global Director of Data Privacy

M&T Bank
Abbi Doolittle, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Analytics Officer