CDO Magazine Podcast Series

In Part 2 of our Toyota series, Brian Kursar, Group VP and Head of Enterprise AI at Toyota Motor North America, speaks with Prophecy CMO Lance Walter about how Toyota is rethinking the boundaries of enterprise data — from structured transactions to code, documents, and video. Topics include: ✅Building trust with Toyota’s Responsible AI Review Board ✅Empowering teams to innovate securely ✅Using...

In this CDO Magazine episode, Centene’s SVP & CDO Wendy S Batchelder sits down with EY Partner Sezin Palmer to discuss fixing data fragmentation, improving timeliness, and embedding ethical AI practices in healthcare. Learn why she believes agile data strategies are essential for improving patient outcomes. 🎧Listen now.

What happens when an airport reinvents itself as an innovation accelerator? Brian Cobb, Chief Innovation Officer, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), reveals how CVG turned challenges into opportunity — leveraging partnerships, emerging technologies, and rich data ecosystems to drive transformation. Topics covered include: Pivoting CVG’s business model post-hub era Using Blue...

In this episode, Pierre-Yves Calloc’h, Global Chief Digital Officer at Pernod Ricard, joins Julian Schirmer of OAO to unpack how his organization is bridging AI hype with real business value. From early training on generative AI to validating MVPs across multiple countries, Calloc’h outlines a structured approach to adoption, transparency, and scale. Key takeaways: AI training is not just how-to,...

In this episode, Jackie Guan, SVP, Global Data Analytics (CDAO) at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, joins Andy Gress of AMEND Consulting for a compelling conversation on aligning data strategy with real business impact. Topics covered: ✅Why data alignment is an ongoing, strategic process ✅How to build a trustworthy data foundation for scale ✅Measuring analytics success through KPIs, A/B testing, a...

In this episode, Bin Mu, Chief Data Officer and VP of Enterprise Data & Analytics at Adobe, speaks with Rohit Choudhary, CEO of Acceldata, about how AI is transforming Adobe’s data landscape. From simplifying complex financial metrics to introducing agentic AI and automation, Mu shares how an AI-first approach is streamlining workflows, improving accuracy, and creating strategic agility across...

In this insightful episode, Arvind Balasundaram, Executive Director of Commercial Insights and Analytics at Regeneron, joins Clyde Gillard, North American AI GTM Leader at HPE, to examine how AI is fundamentally reshaping the future of work. Arvind discusses why he identifies as a "guarded optimist," highlighting both the incredible potential and real challenges AI presents. He delves into how AI...

How can banks adopt AI safely, effectively, and responsibly? In this episode, Krish Swamy, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Citizens Financial, joins Jonathan Steinert of Guidehouse to explore: ✅ Building trust in AI through data discipline ✅ Why generative AI needs a human-in-the-loop approach ✅ Upskilling employees to maximize AI’s value ✅ How banking models will be reimagined in the next...

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Michelin’s transformative AI journey with Ambica Rajagopal, Group Chief Data and AI Officer. Michelin’s evolution from a tire manufacturer to a global innovation leader hinges on thoughtful AI scaling — turning enthusiasm and experimentation into measurable business value. Ambica shares candid stories of successes, setbacks, and the vital role of fou...

What’s the smartest way to prepare your enterprise data for AI? In this episode, Tiffany Perkins-Munn of JPMorgan Chase shares practical insights: ✅Why cleansing everything is not the answer ✅How she learns from junior team members about AI's real-world use ✅How the pandemic rewired the company’s approach to digital engagement ✅The importance of combining global scale with local relevance Inte...

In this exclusive conversation, Brian Kursar, Group VP & Head of Enterprise AI at Toyota Motor North America, speaks with Lance Walter, CMO at Prophecy, about how AI is reshaping the factory floor, bridging workforce knowledge gaps, and accelerating decision-making. 🎧 Listen Now.

American Express processes billions in transactions across the globe — but what’s powering it all behind the scenes? In this final episode of our two-part conversation, Purvi Shah, SVP & Chief Data Officer at Amex, joins Rohit Choudhary, CEO of Acceldata, to explore: ✔ Scaling infrastructure to meet global compliance ✔ The art of balancing vendor partnerships vs. in-house builds ✔ Investing in...

Amlan Maitra, SVP & Head of Enterprise Data at PepsiCo, shares how the global powerhouse is prioritizing AI use cases that deliver both consumer delight and customer efficiency. Hosted by Clyde Gillard of HPE, this second installment dives into: ✅Hyper-personalized marketing using GenAI ✅Customer service transformation via AI agents ✅PepsiCo’s rigorous framework for AI use case evaluation D...

Pierre-Yves Calloc’h, Global Chief Digital Officer at Pernod Ricard, speaks with Julian Schirmer (Co-Founder, OAO) about the brand’s digital evolution. Learn how Pernod Ricard is: ✅Prioritizing impactful AI projects ✅Adapting systems across 60+ countries ✅Navigating the B2B2C complexity at scale 💡 “We collect ideas from people close to the customers, evaluate their impact rigorously, and only...

Isolated data tools won’t get you far. In this episode, Sham Kashikar explains why ecosystem thinking is the next frontier for AI and data leaders. From role-specific insights to embedded literacy, he shares how enterprises can move beyond one-off projects and drive sustainable impact. Topics include: ✅Role of the CDAO as an orchestrator ✅A real-world use case on scalable, intelligent data acces...

In this episode, Krish Swamy, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Citizens Financial, joins Jonathan Steinert from Guidehouse to discuss: 🔹How Citizens uses centralized ML platforms to scale fraud detection 🔹Real-world GenAI use cases in summarization, complaint analysis, and knowledge management 🔹A secure, in-house approach to GenAI that puts humans first “It’s about enabling people — custom...

In this second episode of our exclusive three-part series, Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Head of Data & Analytics for Connected Commerce, Payments & Digital Wallets at JPMorgan Chase & Co., joins Mahesh Kumar, CMO of Acceldata, to explore how large enterprises can overcome collaboration barriers and build trust-driven AI programs. She breaks down: ✅ The “quad structure” model that unites prod...

What’s keeping healthcare stuck in pilot mode? And how do we move to production with purpose? In this episode, Arvind Balasundaram, Executive Director, Commercial Insights & Analytics at Regeneron unpacks: ✅Why dashboards are dead ✅The mindset shift needed for AI success ✅A practical 3-layer model for AI ambition “If your AI use case isn’t tied to strategy, it’s not getting buy-in.” Tune in...

In part two of our Michelin spotlight series, Ambica Rajagopal, Group Chief Data and AI Officer, shares how Michelin is evolving from data talk to data action. Hosted by Julian Schirmer (OAO), this episode explores: ✅Why data must be business-led, not just tech-built ✅What makes a data product scalable and valuable ✅How Michelin avoids fragmentation with a strong data owner network and a powerf...

Why is trust still the biggest hurdle in enterprise data sharing? In this episode, Sham Kashikar, Executive AI Advisor and CDAO at The AIAG, joins Gavroshe Founder Derek Strauss to examine the technical, organizational, and ethical layers of building responsible data ecosystems. Topics Covered: ✔️Privacy, compliance, and competitive sensitivity ✔️Data sharing enablers: fine-grained control, securi...

In this episode, Amlan Maitra, SVP and Head of Enterprise Data at PepsiCo, speaks with Clyde Gillard, North American AI GTM Leader at HPE, about how the $91B food and beverage leader is building a future-ready data foundation. From harmonizing legacy systems to enabling GenAI at scale, PepsiCo is tackling enterprise complexity head-on. Tune in to learn how the company is: ✅Driving reuse through a...

Purvi Shah, SVP & Chief Data Officer, American Express, in conversation with Rohit Choudhary, CEO, Acceldata, walks us through American Express’s groundbreaking efforts to modernize its data architecture. From building Lumi, a cloud-native data platform, to training over 15,000 employees, this is a deep dive into how one of the world’s most trusted brands is scaling data and AI responsibly. Ke...

What happens when cutting-edge data strategy meets clinical empathy? In this episode, Sutter Health’s Kiran Mysore speaks with Vasant Eswarachari of Guidehouse, about: 🔹Harnessing agentic architecture 🔹Using GenAI to combat physician burnout 🔹Ensuring AI-generated messages are emotionally intelligent 🔹Creating a connected, patient-centric healthcare ecosystem “We want to offer the best quality...

In this episode, Craig Kobren, CISO at The Christ Hospital Health Network, sits down with Michael Sutter (CEO, Enlivened Tech) to dive into the realities of securing one of the most targeted industries — healthcare. Kobren shares how his team prepares for the unexpected through scenario planning, identity management, and proactive data awareness. From his career journey to his hiring philosophy, t...

In this special three-part interview with Mahesh Kumar of Acceldata, Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Head of Data & Analytics for Connected Commerce at JPMorgan Chase. From a career-defining insight in a toy store to leading AI-powered innovation in financial services, Perkins-Munn shares how data can be a deeply human tool for change. Tune in as she explains: 💡How generative AI is democratizing access...