Teradata has appointed technology and digital transformation veteran Bernd Leukert to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. The appointment is part of the company's ongoing board refreshment strategy and strengthens its leadership with deep expertise in enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data innovation.
Leukert brings more than three decades of experience across global technology and financial services organizations, supporting Teradata's continued focus on AI-powered enterprise data platforms and autonomous intelligence.
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Teradata has expanded its Board of Directors by appointing Bernd Leukert as a Class II director. Effective August 1, 2026, Leukert will also join the company's Nominating and Governance Committee as part of Teradata's broader board refreshment initiative.
The appointment increases the size of Teradata's board from nine to ten directors and reflects the company's continued investment in leadership with expertise across enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
Bernd Leukert brings more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning software engineering, cloud computing, AI, enterprise data, innovation, and IT services. During his executive career, he led global technology, data, and innovation initiatives at Deutsche Bank and previously served as a member of SAP's Executive Board, where he oversaw the company's technology portfolio and digital business services.
In addition to his executive experience, Leukert currently serves on supervisory and customer advisory boards for several global technology organizations, including Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, BP p.l.c., Lemongrass, Workday, and Celonis.
"We are thrilled to welcome Bernd to the Teradata Board and leverage his global expertise in using data for innovation, AI transformation, and enterprise software. Identifying an individual of Bernd's caliber with his technical and customer success track record has been a priority of our refreshment efforts, and his unique perspectives will be immediately additive. Having a successful career at several multi-billion-dollar global institutions, Bernd understands how to work with technology partners like us and how best to drive positive outcomes for our customers." said Mike Gianoni, Chairman of the Board
Leukert's appointment comes as Teradata continues expanding its AI-powered enterprise data platform offerings, including its Autonomous Knowledge Platform. His experience in enterprise software, cloud technologies, and digital transformation is expected to support the company's long-term innovation strategy and governance initiatives.
"Teradata has long been a well-known and highly respected enterprise software provider, and I look forward to joining the Board. The Company is on its front foot with new product innovations, particularly with its new Autonomous Knowledge Platform, and has tremendous runway ahead to grow its leadership position and continue delivering the solutions enterprise customers need." said Bernd Leukert
As organizations increasingly adopt AI-driven technologies, Teradata continues positioning its platform to help enterprises manage trusted data, governance, and business context for AI applications across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
The appointment of Bernd Leukert further strengthens Teradata's board with executive leadership experience in enterprise software, cloud, and artificial intelligence. His expertise is expected to support the company's ongoing product innovation and long-term growth strategy as demand for enterprise AI and data platforms continues to expand.
Teradata empowers enterprises to turn intelligence into autonomous action, grounding AI agents in deep business context and trusted data. As AI agents multiply, Teradata is the context foundation, governance layer, and performance backbone that companies need now. The Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform puts AI into production across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
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