Cyberstorage Is Here: Superna’s CEO on Integrating Storage and Security Operations

Superna CEO Alex Hesterberg joins Mark Johnson to explore:

✅The real security blindspot in most organizations

✅Why backup is NOT enough anymore

✅How Superna is building a bridge between storage & security

From hybrid cloud to cyberstorage, this episode is packed with insights for today's data leaders.

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#Cybersecurity #Podcast #DataLeadership #Superna #AlexHesterberg #CDOMagazine #DataProtection #StorageSecurity

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 bold decisions behind the hospitality group’s data strategy—including why they walked away from a traditional customer data platform and embraced a composable model.

The conversation with OAO’s Julian Schirmer explores:

✅ The ROI and realities of GenAI in travel

✅ Building a data organization that balances business needs with IT depth

✅ Career reflections for aspiring data professionals

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In this episode, Prasannal Nithyanandam, Head of Data and Advanced Analytics at Volkswagen Financial Services, joins Jack Berkowitz, Chief Data Officer at Securiti, for a compelling conversation on operationalizing AI governance in a global enterprise.

They explore:

✅Laying the foundation with AI policy and cross-functional collaboration

✅Enabling productivity with tools like Microsoft Copilo t— safely

✅Embedding AI risk assessment into vendor evaluations

✅Navigating compliance with evolving regulations like the Colorado AI Act

✅Centering customer trust in all AI initiatives

🎧Tune in to learn how Nithyanandam is building guardrails to innovate with confidence. #ResponsibleAI #AILeadership #CDOMagazine #DataGovernance #VolkswagenFinancialServices

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, former Nationwide VP of AI/ML and Statistical Practice, joins Gavroshe Founder Derek Strauss to break it down.

She introduces a practical, business-first framework centered on five key question words — why, who, what, how, and so what — and explains how to align AI investments with real business goals.

🔑 You’ll learn:

✅Why AI strategy is only as good as your business strategy

✅How to define AI’s role: driver, enabler, utility, or defender

✅The critical roles of AI sponsors, users, builders, and protectors

✅A simple 2x2x2 matrix to evaluate and prioritize use cases

✅How to ensure AI success through governance, design, and change management

Tune in now and reshape how your organization approaches AI.

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 of Maryland, joins Leigh Sheldon, Partner, CEI Data & Analytics Lead, Guidehouse, to discuss her journey in leading Maryland’s data transformation.

Key takeaways:

🔹 The top three priorities for modernizing data across Maryland

🔹 How the Office of Enterprise Data is driving governance & accessibility

🔹 The role of data literacy programs in democratizing knowledge

🔹 Why interoperability is critical for agency collaboration

Tune in to hear how Maryland is paving the way for a smarter, more connected public sector.

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Data leaders are stretched thin, balancing cost efficiency, innovation, and ROI expectations.

In this episode, Anu Oladele, Chief Data Officer, and Daniel Zhang, CEO of AfterData.ai, join Robert Lutton of Sandhill Consultants to discuss how data leaders can overcome key obstacles.

They break down the 4 essential metrics — Cost, Volume, Quality, and Usage — that anchor a data-driven strategy and share how AfterData.ai helps streamline data management for business impact.

Tune in to learn how to transform your data estate into a high-performing asset!

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 financial services?

In this episode, Eric Hirschhorn, CDO at BNY, explores:

✅ How AI is transforming governance & compliance

✅ The power of large language models (LLMs) in finance

✅ Why AI literacy is critical for responsible adoption

Listen in as he discusses AI’s growing influence in boardroom conversations and how it’s shaping BNY’s long-term strategy.

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🎙️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 incredible journey in data — from manually mailing Excel sheets at CARE International to leading global data strategies at Nike.

In this episode, she unpacks:

• ✔️ Why breaking data silos requires collaboration, not just tools

✔️ The role of business context in preventing data misinterpretation

✔️ Why data fabric is only one piece of the puzzle

✔️ How organizations can foster shared accountability for data success

Tune in for expert insights on the future of data & AI! 🎧

AI in Construction: Insights from Baker Construction’s Jennifer Hohman

How is AI revolutionizing one of the most complex, high-risk industries? Jennifer Hohman, Chief Information & Technology Officer at Baker Construction, joins us to discuss:

✅ AI-powered forecasting & project efficiency

✅ Data-driven decision-making in construction

✅ Overcoming tech adoption challenges in the field

Hosted by Robert Lutton, VP at Sandhill Consultants, this episode unpacks how AI and data analytics are laying the groundwork for a smarter, more efficient construction industry.

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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 strategies to automation and risk assessments, Lorz shares practical insights on securing organizations in an ever-changing threat landscape. He also debunks common cybersecurity misconceptions and highlights why security is everyone’s responsibility. Tune in for a must-listen conversation on building a resilient cybersecurity strategy!

Topics Covered:

✔️ Zero-trust and identity-based security

✔️ Leveraging automation for compliance and evidence gathering

✔️ The evolving role of cybersecurity in a post-quantum world

✔️ Practical steps to strengthen your security posture

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