Karthik Ilangovan Named OnCon Icon Top 10 Data & Analytics Professional
DALLAS, TEXAS (May 14, 2026) – Karthikeyan “Karthik” Ilangovan, MODE Global’s vice president of data and analytics, has been awarded the esteemed OnCon Icon Top 10 Data & Analytics Professional Award. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of top organizations and executives globally who excel in their respective professional fields.
This prestigious recognition is determined through peer and community voting. Voters selected individuals who have made a significant impact on their organization or within their broader industry, contribute to their professional community through thought leadership, drive innovation and demonstrate exceptional leadership.
“It is an honor to be named to OnCon’s Top 10 Data & Analytics Professionals, and I am grateful to everyone I have worked with over the past 15+ years in data science and decision intelligence,” said Ilangovan. “Data Analytics is a team sport — none of this work happens without data engineers, architects, analysts and business partners who are willing to ask difficult questions and build together. I am especially thankful to my colleagues and leaders at MODE, whose collaboration and curiosity make this work meaningful and who help make data a true partner to the business.”
Ilangovan is responsible for leading MODE Global’s overall enterprise data analytics strategy and function, focused on evolving the way MODE and its family of brands derive and use insights to drive business decisions and improve customer service, operational and financial outcomes.
Noah Cepela, MODE Global’s SVP of insights and analytics, states, “Karthik’s experience across industries including financial services, retail, telecom and consumer packaged goods has proven invaluable to MODE. His intuitive, paced and insightful approach to problem solving has been transformative to the fast-moving and complex challenges we face every day. We’re thrilled to see him receive this outside recognition of his talent and impact.”
The OnCon Icon Awards were formally presented on April 28, 2026, at a virtual event. Top leaders from around the world celebrated their achievements and contributions to the professional world together.
For more information about the OnCon Icon Awards and to view the full list of winners, please visit: https://www.onconferences.com/awards.
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