CDO Magazine Podcast Series

In this final installment of our three-part CIO series, Netskope’s CDIO Mike Anderson joins Worldpay CIO Kirk Ball to explore the future of secure access — from the inside out. This episode covers: ✅How the Customer Zero mindset drives real-world product excellence ✅Netskope’s bold shift toward product-fusion operating models that unite IT and security ✅The internal tools eliminating “whack-a-m...

In this episode, Harrison Williams, Head of Data Platforms, Standards, Governance & Analytics at Citi Services, unpacks the bank’s modernization journey, the 4 workstreams behind it, and why strategy — not tooling — became the real forcing function. If you're a data, analytics, or AI leader navigating modernization, this conversation is essential listening. In conversation with EY’s Phil Andri...

In this final episode of our AstraZeneca three-part series, CDO Brian Dummann shares how the company is building an AI-fluent workforce, expanding its innovation ecosystem, and preparing for a more predictive, preventive, AI-powered healthcare future. Hear how 17,000+ employees earned AI certifications, why AstraZeneca is collaborating with startups and venture networks, and what the next decade o...

In Part 1 of this conversation, Informatica CMO Jim Kruger joins Sandhill Consultants VP Robert Lutton to explore the evolution of Informatica’s CDO Awards, the traits that define today’s data leaders, and what it really means to operationalize AI with trust and value.

Lowe’s Senior Vice President of Data, AI & Innovation Chandhu Nair introduces a framework that may reshape how leaders think about enterprise data. He explains why the path to AI-native transformation relies on three layers of data — but only two are typically accounted for in most companies. In this conversation with Rohit Choudhary, CEO, Acceldata. Read the full article.

Rajesh Arora, VP & Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Principal Financial Group, joins Dominic Sartorio of Denodo to unpack what responsible AI truly looks like in a regulated industry. Arora explains how Principal is embedding governance, risk tolerance, and ethical oversight into every model, system, and partnership — creating a scalable foundation for trustworthy innovation. Listen Now.

In Part 2 of our Drata–Yuki Data conversation, Lior Solomon, VP of Data at Drata, reveals how his team applies a startup mindset to scaling enterprise data systems. From tracking dbt costs manually to prioritizing ROI before automation, Solomon shares practical lessons on balancing innovation, infrastructure, and sanity in the AI era. Listen Now.

In this episode, Saks Global VP of Data Veronika Durgin and WNS Analytics’ Gautam Singh discuss the next frontier of AI in luxury retail — from redefining decision-making to designing human-first guardrails for agentic AI. Listen to learn: 🔹Why being data-informed beats being data-driven 🔹How Saks is balancing AI innovation with human oversight 🔹The emerging role of data “architects” in the tal...

In Part 2 of this three-part series, Mike Anderson, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Netskope, joins Kirk Ball, CIO of Worldpay, for a deep dive into how enterprise IT and AI are converging. Anderson discusses: 🔹The strategic role of enterprise browsers in secure access 🔹Why “one-size-fits-all” security doesn’t work 🔹How Netskope governs GenAI responsibly 🔹Building organizational AI li...

In the second installment of our three-part CDO Magazine series, Brian Dummann, VP of Insights & Technology and Chief Data Officer at AstraZeneca, joins Nathan Turajski from Informatica to discuss: ✅Empowering business leaders to innovate without bottlenecks ✅Integrating AI governance with enterprise data governance ✅Measuring AI’s true business value ✅Why AI is a force multiplier for Astr...

In this episode, Nebraska’s Chief Information Officer Matthew McCarville joins Dr. Adita Karkera of Deloitte to explore how data talent can drive government transformation. He shares how Nebraska is building a shared data ecosystem that connects classrooms, researchers, and public agencies to fuel modernization, AI readiness, and civic innovation. Listen Now.

JC Lionti, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Mizuho Americas, speaks with Amy McNee of Informatica about the real-world challenges of operationalizing responsible AI. Tune in for insights on: ✅Navigating fragmented AI regulations ✅Aligning governance with business outcomes ✅Merging analytics and AI into one solution team ✅Balancing innovation speed and compliance risk ✅Why pragmatic leaders...

In this episode, Lior Solomon, VP of Data at Drata, sits down with Ido Arieli Noga, CEO & Co-Founder of Yuki Data, to reveal how Drata is powering go-to-market innovation with GenAI built on Snowflake, Amazon Bedrock, and Cortex. Hear Solomon explain: 💡Why Snowflake is Drata’s “one-stop shop” for AI governance 💡How his team ingests terabytes daily while keeping data fresh 💡The “crawl, walk,...

AI may promise transformation, but without solid data foundations it crumbles. In this episode, Veronika Durgin, VP of Data at Saks Global, joins Gautam Singh, Head of Analytics, Data & AI at WNS Analytics, to explore what it really takes to build AI-ready enterprises. They discuss: 🔹Why “just doing AI” leads to frustration and failed POCs 🔹The four layers of AI readiness that matter most 🔹...

Principal Financial Group’s Rajesh Arora joins Denodo’s Dominic Sartorio to discuss how the Fortune 500 enterprise is building a responsible and scalable foundation for AI. From upskilling employees to operationalizing data-driven value, Arora reveals how his team is connecting innovation with impact. Listen to Part 1 of this two-part series to explore: ✅The four pillars of Principal’s AI strateg...

In this episode, Mike Anderson, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Netskope, speaks with Kirk Ball, CIO of Worldpay, about how today’s CIOs must connect technology strategy with business outcomes and customer value. Anderson shares his insights on: ✅Blending CIO leadership with go-to-market strategy ✅The Customer Zero mindset at Netskope ✅What it truly means to “do Zero Trust right” ✅Why...

In this CDO Magazine episode, Jonathan Cocek, Global VP of Analytics at Transmission Agency, joins Peter Geovanes to explore the evolving role of analytics in a world driven by AI. From simplifying fragmented dashboards to empowering teams with data-driven storytelling, Cocek shares how Transmission is bridging human understanding and machine intelligence to deliver real enterprise value. Listen t...

In this episode, we sit down with JC Lionti, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Mizuho Americas, and Amy McNee, SVP of Solutions Architecture & Technical GTM at Informatica, to explore how Mizuho is creating a disciplined, forward-looking AI governance framework. Hear how the bank is: 🔹Balancing innovation with compliance 🔹Embedding governance forums to oversee AI projects 🔹Defining succes...

How does a 165-year-old bank modernize for an AI-driven future? In this final episode of CDO Magazine’s three-part series, Shanna Anderson, Sr. Director, Customer Data & Insights at Fifth Third Bank, joins Or Zabludowski, CEO of Flexor, to reveal her practical playbook for financial data leaders. Topics include: ✅Turning unstructured data into actionable intelligence ✅Building trusted, self-...

In this CDO Magazine interview, Brian Dummann, VP of Insights & Technology and Chief Data Officer at AstraZeneca, joins Nathan Turajski from Informatica to discuss how AI and data are transforming the future of medicine. Key insights include: ✅How AstraZeneca is democratizing AI to empower every employee ✅Building governance frameworks that enable speed and safety ✅The role of curiosity in...

Quest Diagnostics CDO Mark Clare joins Informatica CMO Jim Kruger for the final episode in CDO Magazine’s three-part series on the future of data leadership. Clare reveals how agentic AI is reshaping analytics and why responsible AI must be built into data architecture by design. 🎙️ Tune in to learn how CDOs can keep up with the fastest innovation cycle in enterprise history. Listen Now. Find the...

In this episode, Dr. Matthew McCarville, State CIO for the State of Nebraska, joins Dr. Adita Karkera, CDO for Government and Public Services at Deloitte, to discuss how Nebraska is redefining modernization across the public sector. From shared data infrastructure to a whole-of-state cybersecurity model, the state’s approach demonstrates how leadership alignment and smart governance can accelerate...

In this episode of the CDO Magazine Podcast Series, Jonathan Cocek, Global VP of Analytics at Transmission, joins Peter Giovannis, Founder & CEO of Juris Tech Advisors, to unpack how analytics serves as the “central nervous system” of business transformation — aligning data, technology, and people across 50+ countries. Together, they explore how Transmission is: 🔹Turning analytics from cost c...

In this episode, Informatica’s Amy Horowitz sits down with Carla Eid, SVP Data & AI Architecture & Governance at PepsiCo, and Jennifer Mezzio, Global HR Data Officer at a major financial institution, to explore how enterprises are aligning governance, culture, and AI literacy to scale innovation responsibly. Key themes: 🔹Governance as a growth enabler 🔹The human side of risk management...

Morgan Stanley’s Atul Dalmia joins Rohit Choudhary, CEO of Acceldata, to explore how analytics leaders can turn data and AI into business outcomes. Discover his insights on cultivating AI-ready teams, redefining roles in the age of intelligent acceleration, and leading with a problem-first mindset. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation.