Meet Jacqueline D. Woods

Jacqueline Woods is a visionary marketing leader, renowned for her expertise in brand building, customer experience, AI innovation, and driving corporate transformations. Known as the “360° CMO,” she brings a holistic approach to marketing that seamlessly blends strategy, technology, and storytelling to deliver exceptional business outcomes. As the Chief Marketing Officer of Teradata, Woods leads global marketing and communications, overseeing everything from strategic planning and brand management to digital marketing, customer engagement, influencer partnerships, and public relations.
An acclaimed AI thought leader, Woods excels in simplifying complexities, highlighting AI’s transformative impact, and demonstrating how it drives measurable value. Her ability to craft compelling narratives and align marketing with business objectives has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as a Marketing Visionary by Marketers That Matter, one of the 10 Most Influential CMOs by Insights Success, and a spot among the 50 Most Powerful Black Executives in Corporate America. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Connecticut by Women We Admire.
With a proven track record of success across both B2B and B2C landscapes, Woods has consistently delivered results by leveraging data-driven insights and modern marketing practices. Beyond her role at Teradata, she serves on the Boards of Avaya Holdings Corp., Winnebago Industries, and the Greater Fairfield County Foundation, where she serves as Chair. Passionate about fostering inclusivity and belonging, she is also a founding member of the Black Executive CMO Alliance™.
Woods holds a BS from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. Her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and empowering the next generation of leaders.
