Dee Fitzgerald

Doer
DISC Type : sd

CDAO Governing Body Member at Evanta, a Gartner Company

United States

Overview

As CDO/CIO at Danone, Dee Fitzgerald spearheads the companys data, analytics, and digital technology strategy. With over 15 years of experience at major CPGs like Unilever and Nestlé, she focuses on data-driven transformation and was a finalist for the 2022 CIO of the Year award.

Dee is a vocal advocate for leveraging technology for social good, focusing on the intersection of sustainability, climate, and equity. She actively participates in high-profile events like Climate Week NYC to drive these conversations and also champions female leadership in the technology industry.

Dee is leading Danones "OneSource 2. 0" data platform initiative, which aims to reduce the time needed for business data analysis by up to 30%.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Responsible AI
Emphasizes driving Danone's AI journey "collectively and responsibly" to deliver business impact and scale AI from pilots to enterprise-wide value.
AI in Supply Chain
Actively speaks on panels about emerging supply chain trends and the practical application of AI in core business workflows.
Data Democratization
Leading the "OneSource 2. 0" platform initiative at Danone to provide all employees with access to trusted data for faster, smarter decision-making.

Media Appearances

Congratulations to Dee Fitzgerald who won CIO of the Year at the Women in Tech Awards. Featured in Facebook (Danone North America)

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Work History

6-2024
CDAO Governing Body Member at Evanta, a Gartner Company
2-2023
VP, Head of Data & Analytics at Danone at Danone
9-2020 - 6-2023
CIO North America, VP Technology & Analytics at Danone
9-2019 - 8-2020
Head of Analytics at Nestlé Waters ReadyRefresh
3-2017 - 8-2019
Director Of Analytics at Unilever

Education

Dee has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Dee

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dee is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dee

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dee move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Dee take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Dee

Personality Compatibility


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