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CDO Magazine Podcast Series
The CDO Magazine Podcast Series is a one-of-a-kind series of data-world debates conducted by and for CDOs. The podcast series covers a wide range of topics, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, data technology, the Internet of Things, and robotics. Podcasts range from mini episodes covering high-level themes to longer, in-depth interviews with practicing data professionals and leaders. No matter where you are in your data science career, staying up to date on the latest in data…
Episodes
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Justin Heller, CDO at Synchrony: Data Strategy, Governance & Driving Business Outcomes
In this episode, Justin Heller, SVP & Chief Data Officer at Synchrony Financial, speaks with Kasriel Kay of Velotix about what it truly means to lead with data…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Balancing GenAI Innovation and Risk in Financial Services with Cindy Tu of Discover Financial
Balancing GenAI Innovation and Risk in Financial Services with Cindy Tu of Discover Financial What does it take to introduce GenAI into a highly regulated…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | ADP Data Chief Amin Venjara on Building Data-Driven HR That’s Easy, Smart, and Human
In this episode, Amin Venjara, Chief Data Officer at ADP, shares how one of the world’s largest HCM providers is rethinking the employee experience through the…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Databricks’ Robin Sutara on Building AI-Ready Platforms
What does it really take to activate AI at scale? Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Strategy Officer at Databricks, joins Robert Lutton of Sandhill Consultants…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | The Trust Advantage — General Bank of Canada’s AI-Enabled Risk Strategy for Hypergrowth
In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance, trust is emerging as a new currency — and no one understands this better than Adam Ennamli, Chief Risk…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | How Delek US Aligns Technology with Business Value
In this episode, Ido Biger, EVP & Chief Technology and Data Officer at Delek US, sits down with Fred Knops of Data Society to unpack how Delek drives digital…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Publicis Media VP of L&D Maria Weicker on Training the Workforce for the Age of AI
What does it take to upskill thousands in the age of AI? In this episode, Maria Weicker, VP and Director of Learning and Development at Publicis Media, joins…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | McDonald’s Secret Weapon? Data. | John Tucker on Building a Data-Driven Future
When you think McDonald’s, you think Big Macs and fries — but behind the scenes, a massive data transformation is underway. Speaking with Acceldata’s Amy…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | From Disruption to Data-Driven Care: Beth Falder on Healthcare Transformation at Nuvance Health
Beth Falder, AVP of Data & Analytics at Nuvance Health, joins Michael Hejtmanek of Neudata to discuss how a unified cloud infrastructure and smarter data…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI, Risk & Data Integrity in Financial Services — A Conversation with Discover Financial Services’ Cindy Tu
Cindy (Xin) Tu, Director of IT and Data Audit at Discover Financial Services, sits down with Mudit Gupta, Partner, FS Consulting AI Practice Leader at EY, to…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Murat Beshtoev, Director of Global Analytics at Dye & Durham, on Rebuilding Analytics for Speed and Scale
Dye & Durham is making a bold bet on analytics — and Murat Beshtoev is leading the charge. As Director of Global Analytics, he joined the company with a blank…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | CIO/CDO Ido Biger on Leading Delek US Through Data and Technology
In this first episode of a three-part series, Ido Biger, EVP, CIO & CDO at Delek US Holdings, talks with Fred Knops of Data Society about redefining…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Meets Empathy — AdventHealth’s L&D Leader on Scaling Learning for 100K+ Team Members
Inside AdventHealth’s Learning Transformation for 100,000+ Team Members AdventHealth is one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S., but its…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI + Hospitality: How Hyatt Is Creating Smarter, Personalized Guest Experiences
In this episode, David Mayer, Global Director of Data, Analytics & Quality at Hyatt, joins ThoughtSpot’s Cindi Howson to unpack how Hyatt is turning data into…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | From Recovery to Prevention: Superna’s Alex Hesterberg on the Future of Cybersecurity
In this episode, Alex Hesterberg, CEO of Superna, chats with Mark Johnson of CoStrategix about a bold new direction in cybersecurity, one that’s proactive…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Walker & Dunlop’s Dan Cromer on Connecting Data, Teams, and Tech for Impact
Walker & Dunlop is a longstanding leader in commercial real estate finance — but it’s also undergoing a powerful data transformation. In this episode, Dan…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | EY’s Zakir Hussain on Building a Governance-Driven, AI-Ready Enterprise
In this episode, Zakir Hussain, Americas Data Leader at EY, shares how one of the world’s largest professional services firms is embedding data governance into…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Is Essential for Business Survival but It Doesn’t Guarantee Success — AI Leader, Former Nationwide VP, AI/ML and Statistical Practice
What does it really take to lead through change in the AI era? In this episode, Nan Li — AI leader and former Nationwide VP of AI/ML — speaks with Derek…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI’s Hidden Vulnerability: Why Data Security Starts at the Storage Layer
Alex Hesterberg, CEO of Superna, joins Mark Johnson, CGO at CoStrategix, for a must-hear discussion on how organizations can stay ahead of AI-related threats…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Inside Sanofi’s AI Playbook: From Expert AI to Regulatory Readiness
In this episode, we spotlight Sanofi’s ambitious AI transformation with Dimitrije Jankovic, Global VP and Head of Data and AI Strategy. He joins Jack…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | My Goal Is to Build a Lasting Data Ecosystem — Maryland CDO
What does it really mean to modernize state government through data? In this episode, we’re joined by Natalie Evans Harris, State Chief Data Officer of…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Data Leaders Have to Have Buy-in All the Way Through — Datum Cafe Co-Founder and Chief Data Analytics and AI Officer
Knowledge management is about connecting people — to people, to process, and to technology. In this episode, Christina Sandema-Sombe, Co-founder and Chief Data…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Can Bridge The Gap Between Healthcare and Social Services — Ontario Medical Association President
Restoring Joy in Healthcare: Dr. Dominik Nowak on AI’s Role in Reducing Burden and Enhancing Care In this episode, Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Business-Back, Not Buzz-First — How Domino’s Analytics Chief Co-Creates Value with Business Leaders
AI at Domino’s: From Data to Delicious — Stefania Gvillo on Driving Strategic Impact In this episode, Stefania Gvillo, SVP, Chief Analytics and Insights…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Business-aligned Data Strategies Enable Informed Decisions — EY Americas Data Leader
Aligning Data Strategies with Business Objectives: Zakir Hussain, EY Americas Data Leader In this insightful episode, EY’s Zakir Hussain joins Camille Prado of…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Most Security Technologies Overlook the Data and Storage Layer — Superna CEO
Cyberstorage Is Here: Superna’s CEO on Integrating Storage and Security Operations Superna CEO Alex Hesterberg joins Mark Johnson to explore: ✅The real…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Why Accor Abandoned the Conventional CDP and What They Built Instead
Rebuilding Data at Accor: A CDO’s Take on CDPs, GenAI, and Business Alignment In this episode, Jean-François Guilmard, Chief Data Officer at Accor, unpacks the…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Governance Is Much More than Technology Risk Mitigation — Volkswagen Financial Services Head of Data and Advanced Analytics
In this episode, Prasannal Nithyanandam, Head of Data and Advanced Analytics at Volkswagen Financial Services, joins Jack Berkowitz, Chief Data Officer at…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Strategy Starts with Business Strategy — AI Leader, Former Nationwide VP, AI/ML and Statistical Practice
Human-Centric AI: A Framework for Business-Driven Strategy with Nan Li What does a human-centric AI strategy actually look like? In this episode, Nan Li…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Democratizing Data Isn’t Enough, We Must Democratize How It’s Used — Maryland CDO
Driving Maryland’s Data Modernization with CDO Natalie Evans Harris What does it take to build a data-driven state government? Natalie Evans Harris, State CDO…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Hard To Trust Data Is Harder To Use — AfterData.ai CDO
Data leaders are stretched thin, balancing cost efficiency, innovation, and ROI expectations. In this episode, Anu Oladele, Chief Data Officer, and Daniel…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | I'm Hand-in-glove With Our Head of AI — BNY CDO
AI, Data Governance & the Future of Finance: BNY’s Approach | Eric Hirschhorn How is one of the world’s largest investment firms leveraging AI to revolutionize…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | The Data Team Is Only As Effective As its Partnerships — Datum Cafe Co-Founder and Chief Data Analytics and AI Officer
🎙️Data is only as effective as the partnerships behind it. Christina Sandema-Sombe, Co-Founder & Chief Data Analytics and AI Officer at Datum Cafe, shares her…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Laying the Data Foundation — How Baker Construction is Engineering a More Efficient Future
AI in Construction: Insights from Baker Construction’s Jennifer Hohman How is AI revolutionizing one of the most complex, high-risk industries? Jennifer…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Zero-trust Doesn't Mean Zero Trust, but Confidence in the Trust — Cintas CISO
In this episode, Jacob Lorz, VP of IT & CISO at Cintas, joins Todd Foley, CDO & CISO at Lydonia, to break down the future of cybersecurity. From zero-trust…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | A 5-Year Plan is Critical, But So is Experimentation — Cencora SVP Enterprise Analytics
In this episode, Kyle Pudenz, SVP of Enterprise Analytics at Cencora, sits down with David Zhao, Managing Director at Coda Strategy, to explore: ✅ Designing…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Deep Dive — How AI is Shaping Career Pathways for J&J’s 150,000-Strong Workforce
🎙 The Future of Learning at Johnson & Johnson: AI, Upskilling & Workforce Transformation How is J&J ensuring its 150,000 employees stay ahead in a rapidly…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | From Pizza Tracker to Precision Store Placement — How AI is Transforming Domino’s Business
How is AI revolutionizing the food industry? 🍕 At Domino’s, AI isn’t just about automation — it’s a strategic driver for business success. In this episode…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Data Governance in Action — Inside Accor’s Strategy for Data Products and Frictionless Access
Accor operates over 5,800 hotels worldwide, giving it unique access to guest data beyond just bookings. But managing this data effectively requires a strong…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Models Are Never Truly Finished, So Don’t Chase the Latest — Former Nationwide VP, AI/ML and Statistical Practice
Nan Li, data leader and former Nationwide VP, AI/ML and Statistical Practice, speaks with Gavroshe Founder Derek Strauss, about the role of human-centric AI…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Scribes Help Doctors Focus on Care Instead of Documentation — Ontario Medical Association President
Doctors spend nearly 19 hours per week on administrative tasks — AI can help change that. Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Governance, Done Right — Practical Insights from from UNICC’s Data and AI Chief
In this follow-up conversation with Informatica’s Amy McNee, Anusha Dandapani, Chief Data & AI Services Officer at UNICC, speaks about how AI governance can…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Bain & Company’s AI Playbook — Why It’s All About Reinforcing Human Expertise in the Loop
In this insightful conversation, Lori Sherer, Partner at Bain & Company, and Merav Yuravlivker, Co-founder of Data Society, discuss Bain’s AI strategy, the…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Making Everything Real-time Can Lead to Too Much Noise — Cencora SVP Enterprise Analytics
Kyle Pudenz, SVP, Enterprise Analytics at Cencora, speaks with David Zhao, Managing Director of Coda Strategy, about the role of data speed in business…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | CISOs Need to Quantify Risk for the Board — Worldpay CISO
Nick Ritter, CISO at Worldpay, speaks with Todd Foley, Chief Digital Officer and CISO at Lydonia, about a CISO’s approach to building cybersecurity culture…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Data Governance as an Enabler — How BNY Builds Relationships and Upholds Trust in the AI Era
With a legacy dating back to American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, BNY Mellon has spent 240 years at the center of the financial world. As the largest…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Trust Is the Most Important Currency for Data Scientists — Takeda Head of Data Science
Naveed Afzal, Head of Data Science at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, speaks with Dominic Sartorio, VP of Product Marketing, Denodo, about the processes for…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Approach Cybersecurity Through a No-Fault Lens — Cintas CISO
Jacob Lorz, VP, Information Technology and CISO at Cintas, speaks with Todd Foley, Lydonia Chief Digital Officer and CISO, about the challenge of keeping teams…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Beyond Bookings — Accor CDO on Using Data to Drive Loyalty and Hyper-Personalize Hotel Stays
Jean-François Guilmard, Accor’s Chief Data Officer, a tech-savvy strategist with nearly 20 years in consulting. From rolling up his sleeves in startups to…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | CDOs Can Either Fail or Succeed Very Quickly — Former Louisiana Pacific Corporation Director of Data, Analytics, and AI
Karima Zahrir, Director of Data, Analytics, and AI at Louisiana Pacific Corporation, speaks with Todd Foley, Chief Digital Officer and CISO at Lydonia, about…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | CDOs Must Evangelize Data as a Standalone Discipline — Federal Railroad Administration CDO
Neeraj Koul, Chief Data Officer (CDO) at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), speaks with Ranyah Salous, Director of Digital Solutions, Data and AI at…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | I Like to Think of Myself as a Data Monetization Expert — Bain & Company Partner and WiDS Chairwoman
Lori Sherer, Partner at Bain & Company and Chairwoman of Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide, has spent over three decades at the forefront of data science…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Is Reducing the Cognitive Load on Doctors — Ontario Medical Association President
Dr. Dominik Nowak, President at Ontario Medical Association, speaks with Ben Blanquera, VP, Technology and Sustainability at FAIR/Rackspace Technology, about…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Information Security Is Like an F1 Pit Crew — Worldpay CISO
Nick Ritter, CISO at Worldpay, speaks with Todd Foley, Chief Digital Officer and CISO at Lydonia, about the techniques to manage transformation challenges, new…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Don’t Start with Analytics and Look for a Business Problem — Cencora SVP Enterprise Analytics
Kyle Pudenz, SVP, Enterprise Analytics at Cencora, speaks with David Zhao, Managing Director of Coda Strategy, about the organizational data and analytic…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Speed, Scale, and Science — How Pfizer Is Reshaping Drug R&D with GenAI
Jeremy Forman, VP of R&D AI, Data & Analytics at Pfizer, dives into the evolving role of AI in pharma with Kevin Barboza, Partner at EY.
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI for the Greater Good — A Peek into UNICC’s Purpose-driven AI strategy
In a discussion with Informatica’s Amy McNee, UNICC’s Chief Data & AI Services Officer, Anusha Dandapani, breaks down what responsible AI truly means. She…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | We Need to Shift to a Security-first Mindset — Cintas CISO
Jacob Lorz, VP, Information Technology and CISO at Cintas, speaks with Todd Foley, Lydonia Chief Digital Officer and CISO, about his role, how cybersecurity…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Critical Learnings from Munich Re Data and AI Chief’s Setbacks
In this second part of the interview Fabian Winter, Group Chief Data and AI Officer at Munich Re, discusses key lessons learned from failed data and AI…
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Translate Business Goals into Metrics to Quantify Value — Former Louisiana Pacific Corporation Director of Data, Analytics, and AI
Karima Zahrir, former Director of Data, Analytics, and AI at Louisiana Pacific Corporation, speaks about the benefit of agile and phased implementation…