New Role Helps Better Position Company for Continued Global Expansion and Growth of its Data and Analytics Business
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – ADARA, the leader in leveraging global travel data to drive future business performance, today announced that Jie Cheng, Ph.D., has joined the company as its chief analytics officer. In this new role, Cheng will lead ADARA’s data and analytics strategy to further build out the company’s solutions in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Previously, Cheng served as chief analytics officer at Acxiom Corporation. He has more than 20 years of experience developing and executing global data and analytics product strategies. He is an expert in data sourcing, data science methodologies, business application of data, as well as analytic solution design, development and deployment.
“Jie is a preeminent innovator, thinker and expert in the field of data and analytics,” said Layton Han, CEO of ADARA. “As we accelerate growth and continue to expand our global footprint, Jie will be instrumental in helping us realize the extraordinary potential of ADARA’s data and analytics business to help clients architect solutions to more effectively engage their customers and drive business results.“
“I am very excited to join ADARA and for the opportunity to apply my analytics leadership experience at this dynamic, growing company,” said Cheng. “ADARA has a unique combination of valuable data, analytic capabilities and vertical expertise. I look forward to working closely with our team and partners worldwide to accelerate business growth grounded in applications that are scalable and actionable.”
During his tenure at Acxiom, Cheng led a global team of analytics consultants, data scientists, product managers, and software engineers for the development of advanced analytic products and solutions. In addition, he was recognized as Acxiom Consulting Professional of the Year and received the honour of an Acxiom Fellow.
Prior to Acxiom, Cheng served in leadership positions at Trilogy Enterprises, Information Resources, Inc., J.D. Power and Associates, and Ford Motor Company where he received the Henry Ford Technology Award. Cheng earned his master’s degree and doctorate in computer science with special interest in artificial intelligence and data mining from the University of Michigan. Cheng has published more than 30 research papers and co-authored books on analytics and big data, and he is the primary inventor on three approved patents.
About ADARA
ADARA leverages global travel data to drive future business performance. ADARA’s marketing and insight platform transforms loyalty, search and booking data into actionable knowledge to help companies architect their products, better understand and reach customers. ADARA is fuelled by first party data from more than 80 global travel brands, including United, Delta, Hyatt, Marriot and Hertz. Founded in 2009, the company has 15 offices across the U.S., Europe and Asia, including its headquarters in Mountain View, California. For more information, visit adara.com or follow us on Twitter @adaraglobal.
