Anita Lynch

Anita Lynch is an Adjunct Lecturer at Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business, specializing in Management & Entrepreneurship. She focuses on digital strategy, risk management, and AI applications for business leaders. Currently serves on Nasdaq U.S. Exchanges Board and private company boards including Hungryroot, Infogain, and Data.world. Previously held C-Suite roles as Chief Data Officer at New Relic and VP of Data Governance at Disney, instrumental in launching Disney+. Holds patents for trading system algorithms from her Chicago Board of Trade engineering work.

• MBA: Harvard Business School
• BS in Economics: Northwestern University

Her research emphasizes leveraging technology for business resilience and stakeholder value. Key career milestones include pioneering Amazon Prime Now’s launch, Yahoo homepage analytics leadership, and strategic consulting at Bain & Company. Recognized as a visionary in data-driven enterprise solutions.

Awards highlight her impact across technology innovation and social impact sectors. Active in executive education through programs like Certified Equity Professional Institute and Corporate Governance training.