Doug Hague

Founding Co-PI and Center Advisor, Executive Director of SDS

Dr. Doug Hague is the Executive Director for Corporate Engagement in the university’s Advancement office and Professor of Practice in the School of Data Science.

As the former founding Executive Director, he established the vision for the School of Data Science, as well as managed its resources and programs while serving as the representative to the UNC Charlotte community and external industry partners.

Dr. Hague has more than 20 years of experience in global technology. Before joining UNC Charlotte, he served as the Chief Analytics Officer at Bank of America Merchant Services, where he implemented data governance policies and practices for internal and external entities. Prior to Bank of America Merchant Services, he held multiple roles at Bank of America, Sprint (now T-Mobile), and United Technologies (now Raytheon Technologies).

Dr. Hague earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Tulsa, a master’s degree in System Design and Management from MIT, and a Ph.D in Materials Science and Engineering from Penn State University.