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Anita Mahon

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Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at EXL
📍 Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

Anita Mahon is the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at EXL, driving business expansion and growth in data and AI. With over 30 years in the technology industry, including a key role at IBM Watson Health, she has a proven record of implementing data-led strategies. She holds an MS and an MBA from Columbia University.

Anita is a vocal champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She serves as the Executive Sponsor for the Women@EXL Leadership Forum and the companys DEI Council, advocating for equal access to healthcare and education.

She was an architect of the EXL Health brand identity and is considered a pioneer in using AI-powered analytics and real-world patient data to transform healthcare.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Hoboken, New Jersey, United States
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AI Transformation
Her work focuses on implementing AI and data-driven technologies to advance business strategy, particularly in healthcare and corporate development.
Data-led Strategy
Focuses on leveraging data and analytics to drive growth, a theme consistent from her time at IBM Watson Health to her current strategic role at EXL.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer
EXL
5-2022 - 4-2025
Executive Vice President & Global Business Head, Health
EXL
3-2020 - 5-2022
Executive Vice President & Chief Growth and Strategy Officer
EXL
10-2018 - 3-2020
Vice President | Data, Strategy & Portfolio Officer | Watson Health
IBM
1-2018 - 10-2018
Vice President | Strategy | Chief Marketing Officer | Watson Health
IBM
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Media appearances

Anita M. Mahon – Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer. Featured in EXL – Executive Bio
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EXL Appoints Anita Mahon to Executive Vice President, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer. Featured in EXL Newsroom
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Education
9-1990 - 10-1991
MS | Master of Science
Columbia University
1-2005 - 8-2006
MBA | Master of Business Administration
Columbia Business School
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