CDO Magazine Podcast Series

In the final chapter of our ServiceNow series, Vijay Kotu, Chief Analytics Officer at ServiceNow, speaks with Vamsi Duvvuri, TMT AI Leader at EY, about how agentic AI is transforming business processes and leadership priorities. Key takeaways: ✅Why adaptive AI agents outperform rigid workflows ✅The critical role of trust and relationships in data & AI success ✅How AI enriches human conversa...

In this final installment of our three-part series, Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer at CVG, joins Robert Daniel, CRO at Data Society Group, to explore how airports can use AI to transform the passenger and cargo experience. From predictive traffic modeling to real-time aircraft monitoring and gamified surveys, hear how CVG is pioneering the airport of the future. Listen to the conversation &a...

Driving AI at Scale: CDAIO Elena Alikhachkina Explains TE Connectivity’s “One Data” Transformation In this first installment of a two-part series, Elena Alikhachkina, Chief Data and AI Officer at TE Connectivity, sits down with Clyde Gillard of HPE to share how TE is unifying data, building governance frameworks, and strategically scaling AI to drive innovation and value creation. Listen to discov...

In this episode, we feature the final part of our three-part series with Wendy S. Batchelder, SVP & CDO at Centene Corporation, in conversation with Sezin Palmer, Partner at EY. Together, they explore: 🔹Why trust is the cornerstone of responsible AI 🔹How Centene defines and measures ROI from the start 🔹The evolving, dual-demand role of the CDO: both business strategist and technical leader...

In this episode, Steve Winawer, Head of Data, Digital, and Technology USBU at Takeda, continues his conversation with Dave McEachern of AHEAD on how the global pharma leader is scaling AI responsibly. From governance to agentic AI, hear how Takeda is balancing agility with enterprise alignment — and keeping patients at the heart of every innovation. Listen now.

In this episode, MeridianLink VP of Data Chris Eldredge joins Spencer Hogan of Afidence to explore how to: Build trust into data pipelines and processes Turn data quality into a single enterprise-wide metric Apply AI to debias data storytelling and surface objective insights Perfect for data leaders seeking practical ways to strengthen trust and drive value with data.

In this episode, Royal Bank of Canada opens the doors to its AI innovation strategy. Farid Sheikhi, Senior Manager of Analytics Innovation and Data Enablement at RBC, sits down with Clive Smith, CRO at Datavid, to discuss: ✅The shift to modular, cloud-native architecture ✅Adaptive governance for secure, rapid AI innovation ✅Building composable intelligence for enterprise-wide adoption Tune in t...

In Part 2 of this conversation with HPE’s Clyde Gillard, Joe DosSantos, VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics at Workday, highlights: ✅The role of the semantic layer in AI accuracy ✅How feedback loops build trust and reduce hallucinations ✅Why AI agents need “job descriptions” to perform like real coworkers ✅Practical frameworks for measuring ROI and prioritizing use cases 🎧 Listen now to exp...

In Part 2 of this exclusive series, Eileen Smith, SVP of Data & Analytics at Cboe, joins Clyde Gillard of HPE to discuss: ✅The launch of an AI Center of Excellence ✅Innovative initiatives like AI Olympics ✅Building a culture where over 1,000 employees are trained in AI concepts and tools 🎧 Listen now to learn how Cboe is transforming data challenges into enterprise-wide AI opportunities.

In this episode, ServiceNow Chief Analytics Officer Vijay Kotu, in conversation with EY's Vamsi Duvvuri, explores: ✔️Seamless integration of enterprise data for AI success ✔️Why data quality and the experience layer are the real differentiators ✔️The shift to agentic AI and what it means for enterprise workflows ✔️The five AI use case categories delivering the most impact Listen now and discover h...

How is Adobe rethinking its tech stack, AI models, and leadership to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world? In the final installment of our 3-part series, Adobe CDO Bin Mu joins Acceldata CEO Rohit Choudhary to explore: ✅Building a scalable, AI-first infrastructure ✅Treating AI models as interchangeable “commodities” for speed and agility ✅Why leaders must be hands-on with AI to drive...

MeridianLink serves over 2,000 financial institutions across the U.S. In this episode, Chris Eldredge, VP of Data, sits down with Spencer Hogan of Afidence to share lessons on sustaining data communities, aligning KPIs, and breaking down siloed systems to deliver smarter, faster decisions. Listen Now.

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is one of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical firms, known for its science-driven innovation. In this CDO Magazine interview, Steve Winawer, Head of Data, Digital, and Technology for the US Business Unit, speaks with Dave McEachern, Managing Director at AHEAD, about how Takeda ensures data trust, quality, and compliance before diving into AI solutions. You’ll learn:...

In this episode, Centene Corporation SVP and CDO Wendy S Batchelder talks with EY Partner Sezin Palmer about the company’s approach to: ✅Creating a trusted, transparent data ecosystem ✅Scaling AI adoption responsibly ✅Aligning every innovation with Centene’s mission to help people get and stay healthy Listen now and discover how one of the largest healthcare enterprises in the U.S. is shaping t...

In this episode, Brian Kursar, Group VP and Head of Enterprise AI at Toyota Motor North America, shares how Toyota is transforming curiosity into enterprise-wide AI adoption. From AI Immersion Days to ToyotaGPT, hear how the company is building a responsible and scalable path forward. In conversation with Prophecy’s Lance Walter.

CVG is rewriting the playbook on airport innovation. In this episode, Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, speaks with Robert Daniel, Chief Revenue Officer at Data Society Group, about transforming CVG into a global hub for passengers and cargo. Key takeaways: ✅Building custom platforms through local partnerships ✅Using digital twins and rea...

What do you do when your global data projects face gaps, complexity, and resistance? Speaking with Julian Schirmer of OAO, Pierre-Yves Calloc’h, Global Chief Digital Officer at Pernod Ricard, reveals how his team navigates uncertainty and delivers results with speed and agility. This episode covers: ✅Tackling data availability challenges in diverse markets ✅Using rapid MVPs to drive early wins a...

In this final episode of our three-part conversation, Jackie Guan joins Andy Gress of AMEND Consulting to discuss how MVW builds and sustains high-performing data teams that stay aligned with business goals. Hear how she: ✅Hires for technical excellence, business alignment, and curiosity ✅Embeds analytics teams in business units for greater impact ✅Fosters a culture of continuous learning to st...

In this first episode of our 3-part conversation, ServiceNow Chief Analytics Officer Vijay Kotu joins EY’s Vamsi Duvvuri to explore what makes an AI use case worth scaling. You’ll learn: ✅ The 5 key metrics for AI use case evaluation ✅ How to convert purpose into measurable value ✅ Why governance must be embedded into AI from day one ✅ How ServiceNow’s AI Control Tower ensures compliance, priv...

Joe DosSantos, VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics at Workday, joins host Clyde Gillard to explore the challenges and opportunities in managing enterprise data. From aligning on critical definitions to building a “pharmacy” model for secure access, he shares how Workday is preparing for the shift from GenAI to agentic AI — and how intelligent agents can transform analytics. Listen to learn how d...

In part 2 of our interview series, Bin Mu, Chief Data Officer & VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics at Adobe, talks with Rohit Choudhary, CEO of Acceldata, about replacing static dashboards with real-time, AI-driven intelligence. Topics include: 🔹Redefining the semantic layer for consistency and speed 🔹Building a “data-platform-as-a-service” for any user, technical or not 🔹The massive pro...

Eileen Smith, SVP of Data and Analytics at Cboe, in conversation with Clyde Gillard of HPE, covers: ✅A 39-year journey from research to enterprise data leadership ✅Building a single source of truth across 27 global exchanges ✅Strategies for managing hundreds of billions of daily quotes ✅Why cloud elasticity is key to Cboe’s data future Listen now.

Mature data organizations thrive on collaboration, shared understanding, and clear definitions. In this CDO Magazine interview, Chris Eldredge shares with Spencer Hogan how MeridianLink breaks down silos, unites teams through data communities, and ensures alignment across departments to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalized experiences for customers. Tune in for insights on data governanc...

What happens when six legacy BI tools collide with a need for modernization? In this episode, Jackie Guan, SVP & CDAO at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, joins Andy Gress, Sales Executive at AMEND Consulting, to unpack one of the largest BI transitions in the hospitality space. What you'll learn: ✅How MVW selected its unified BI platform ✅The org-wide process of sunsetting legacy tools ✅Lesson...

What does it take to deliver real business value with AI at scale? In this CDO Magazine podcast episode, Amlan Maitra, SVP & Head of Enterprise Data at PepsiCo, joins Clyde Gillard, North American AI GTM Leader at HPE, to share practical success stories and forward-looking perspectives from one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Topics include: From static reporting to convers...