Sylvester Morgan

Chief Data Officer/Executive Director

Professional Overview
Sylvester Morgan is a seasoned data and technology executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and delivering business impact. As the Chief Data Officer and Executive Director at Cummins Inc., he is responsible for leading the company's global data strategy, governance, and integration initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, drive data-driven decision-making, and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Data Officer and Executive Director at Cummins Inc. since 2020, Sylvester is spearheading the company's data management and governance programs to optimize data utilization and foster a data-driven culture. He has been instrumental in developing a comprehensive data strategy, improving data quality and accessibility, and establishing robust data governance frameworks. Under his leadership, Cummins has achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and accelerated innovation through the effective use of data and analytics.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Sylvester held senior data and technology leadership positions at prominent organizations, including Global Data Management, Governance & Integrations Leader at General Motors, ERP Leader at NCR Corporation, and Director of Analytics and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) at GE Energy. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a track record of driving digital transformation, implementing enterprise-wide data initiatives, and leveraging data and analytics to deliver measurable business results.

Academic Background
Sylvester holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he specialized in Information Systems and Data Analytics. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Areas of Expertise

• Data strategy and governance

• Data management and integration

• Business intelligence and analytics

• Digital transformation and change management

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Customer relationship management (CRM) solutions

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive data strategy at Cummins, resulting in a 25% improvement in data quality and a 20% increase in data-driven decision-making.

• Led the transformation of General Motors' global data management and governance practices, which enabled the company to achieve a 15% reduction in IT costs and a 30% improvement in data-driven insights.

• Designed and deployed a custom CRM system at GE Energy, which led to a 20% increase in customer retention and a 12% boost in sales revenue.

Conclusion
Sylvester Morgan is a seasoned data and technology executive with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and delivering tangible business impact. With his deep expertise in data strategy, governance, and analytics, he is well-positioned to lead Cummins' data-driven initiatives and contribute to the company's continued success in the evolving digital landscape.