Lori Schafer Named 2025 Data Leadership Award Winner by Consumer Goods Technology
- Tori Hamilton
- Mar 31
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 20
PONTE VEDRA, FL — March 31, 2025 — Digital Wave Technology is proud to announce that CEO Lori Schafer has been named a 2025 Data Leadership Award winner by Consumer Goods Technology (CGT). This prestigious honor recognizes executives who are driving innovation, growth, and customer value through transformative, data-driven strategies in the consumer goods and retail industries.
The Data Leadership Awards spotlight individuals who have embraced analytics, artificial intelligence, and modern data architectures to create lasting business impact. Schafer was selected alongside a distinguished group of data leaders from companies such as Mondelez International, PepsiCo, Kellanova, and Costco Wholesale.
Under Schafer’s leadership, Digital Wave Technology has redefined what’s possible for retail and CPG brands through its AI-native ONE℠ Platform. Purpose-built with a unified analytical data foundation, the ONE™ Platform powers everything from product information management (PIM) and master data management (MDM) to merchandising, content management, and price optimization.
“This award is a reflection of the vision we’ve built at Digital Wave—to help consumer industries unlock the full power of their data to drive speed, precision, and profitability,” said Schafer. “In today’s landscape, unified, intelligent systems are no longer optional—they are essential.”
Schafer will be honored alongside other 2025 award recipients at CGT’s Analytics Unite event in Chicago on April 30.
