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Senior data, analytics, and AI executives examined what it takes to harness enterprise AI safely and effectively at ?? CDO Magazine’s Philadelphia Executive Boardroom Dinner on ?? March 5. The event provided a platform for industry leaders to exchange insights on the safe and responsible use of AI, addressing the opportunities and challenges that come with scaling enterprise AI initiatives. A key highlight of the evening was the panel discussion on “Safe Use of Data + AI to Unleash the Power of Enterprise AI.” Experts explored governing and managing unstructured data, the evolving role of data leaders as AI enablers, and how data teams can effectively communicate their impact to the C-suite. ?? Read the recap article now to get your highlights: https://lnkd.in/gHCReqxp Tanmay Bandyopadhyay;?Nicholas Baro;?Craig Byll;?Amaris Hernandez,?William Hodges;?Tiffany Perkins-Munn, Jivitesh Poojary,?Kyle Pudenz, Keerthi Reddy;?D. Christine Ray, Tania Rorke;?Priya Serai;?Vijay Yadav;?Leo Rajapakse;?Anthony Losanno;?Michelle Ziegler, | Data Society Group

ThoughtSpot Appoints Cindi Howson as Chief Data and AI Strategy Officer ??Read more about it here: https://hubs.ly/Q039YSZ70 #CDOMagazine

MeridianLink Appoints Christopher Eldredge as VP Data ??Read more about it here: https://hubs.ly/Q039Yw7b0 #CDOMagazine

??Why CDOs need flexibility to succeed. Karima Zahrir, Director of Data, Analytics, and AI at Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, speaks with Todd Foley, Chief Digital Officer and CISO at Lydonia, in a video interview about her perspectives on data governance, business engagement, security, and leadership lessons for Chief Data Officers (CDOs). Speaking about the evolving data landscape, Zahrir emphasizes the need for both technical and business-driven approaches to governance, strong partnerships, and a flexible leadership style. ?? WATCH the interview here: https://hubs.ly/Q039WHtl0 You can also find this episode on our podcast page! ?? LISTEN here - https://hubs.ly/Q039WtLs0 #Leadership #ChangeManagement #AI #GenAI Did you find this post relevant? Like it, share your views with the interviewee, and tag others who can benefit from it in the comments.?????

Senior data, analytics, and AI leaders gathered at the ?? CDO Magazine Executive Boardroom Dinner in Orlando on ?? March 5 to assess the state of AI readiness in enterprises. Held against the backdrop of the Gartner Summit, the event featured a panel discussion, “Data Readiness – Is Your Data Ready for AI?” that raised critical questions about aligning data initiatives with business goals, measuring the effectiveness of data governance, and demonstrating the ROI of data investments. Participants also engaged with insights from the newly released “CDO Roadmap 2025: Is Your Data AI-Ready?,” report by CDO Magazine and EY. Discussions explored strategies for bridging the AI talent gap, mitigating ethical risks, and addressing key challenges that will shape the future of enterprise AI. ?? A big thank you goes out to EY for their partnership. ?? Read the recap article now to get your highlights: https://lnkd.in/gb4ndU-d Subin Abraham;?Jeffrey Banks;?Teddy Benson;?Colin B.;?Adelson Bredy, Samuel Ceriale;?Asheesh Chhabra;?Elizabeth Colón;?Amyn Damania;?Kamal Distell; Jasmine de Gaia; Joshua Gary;?Wendy Gilbert;?Rob Golden;?Moin Haque;?Leighton Johnson;?Babu Kuttala;?Toby Liu;?Dan Luna;?Nitesh Luthra;?Gokul Palayil;?Joseph Palomba;?Xuhui Quan;?Karthik Ramasamy;?Thomas Renfert;?Swapna Setty;?Jonathan Shipman;?Todd Stuck;?Palash Thakur;?Michael Thorne;?Varun Tottempudi;?Gaurav Vadera;?Kevin Barboza;?Traci Gusher;?Zakir Hussain | Data Society Group?

Progress Appoints Ed Keisling to the Role of Chief AI Officer ??Read more about it here: https://hubs.ly/Q039J4Wy0 #CDOMagazine

??AI at a Crossroads: Risk vs. Reward?? As GenAI moves past the peak of hype and into the trough of disillusionment, enterprises are confronting the real risks of AI — hallucinations, bias, inference errors, and more. Yet, abandoning AI isn't the answer. ?? How can businesses strike the right balance? ?? What targeted strategies can minimize AI risks? ?? Why is semantic clarity in AI critical for trust and adoption? ?? Read Niranjan Krishnan’s expert analysis on navigating AI’s risks while unlocking its full potential. https://hubs.ly/Q039HJF30 #AI #GenAI #RiskManagement #DataScience

#WebinarAlert ?? The Impact of GenAI on Data Teams ?? As GenAI moves from pilot projects to full-scale deployments, data teams are feeling the pressure. A recent survey of data leaders reveals that data transformation is seeing the biggest impact—and hiring top data engineering talent is a growing challenge. Join industry experts as they break down the survey findings and share how AI is reshaping data workflows. Get insights into: ? The real impact of GenAI on data teams ? How leaders are overcoming new challenges ? Why rethinking data workflows is the key to success ?? Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ? Time: 9 AM PT | 12 PM ET ??? Featuring: ?? Mitul Vadgama – Data Science and Advanced Analytics Chapter Lead - Artificial Intelligence CoE, Lloyds Banking Group ?? Vijay Venkatesan – EVP Chief Technology Officer, IKS Health ?? Moderator: Matt Turner – Director of Product Marketing, Prophecy Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts! REGISTER NOW!: https://hubs.ly/Q039Fn6q0 #GenAI #DataTransformation #AIforData #DataTeams #Webinar

Blend Appoints Steven Tom as SVP Data Science & Insights ??Read more about it here: https://hubs.ly/Q039HjKj0 #CDOMagazine

?How Can Federal CDOs Supercharge Data Capabilities? Neeraj Koul, Chief Data Officer (CDO) at the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), speaks with Ranyah Salous, Director of Digital Solutions, Data and AI at Guidehouse, in a video interview about best practices for federal CDOs aiming to enhance their organizations’ data capabilities. Drawing from his experience, Koul emphasizes the importance of advocating for data as a discipline, demonstrating value to stakeholders, streamlining access to data, and preparing the workforce for a data-driven future. ?? WATCH the interview here: https://hubs.ly/Q039GhhW0 You can also find this episode on our podcast page! ?? LISTEN here - https://hubs.ly/Q039GcJQ0 #Leadership #DataStrategy Did you find this post relevant? Like it, share your views with the interviewee, and tag others who can benefit from it in the comments.?????