Adita Karkera

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Adita Karkera is the chief data officer for Government and Public Services at Deloitte Consulting LLP. With a 25-year public sector career and a doctorate in the CDO role, Karkera has the technological and strategic acumen for driving success at Deloitte and in the public sector. As a leader in the Deloitte AI Institute for Government, Karkera has authored a CDO Playbook, white papers and presented at key conferences, influencing public sector data strategies. As a prior government CDO, Karkera’s leadership has been key in breaking down silos and promoting data sharing and cooperation, leading to more informed and effective public services.