In this episode CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker speaks with Gavin Hupp, VP of Technology at United Parks and Resorts, about the balance between long-term planning and short-term adaptability.

Gavin shares how data and AI are used to anticipate guest needs, optimize experiences, and stay resilient amid disruptions like economic shifts and demographic changes.

The conversation also touches on the evolving role of tech leadership, the importance of mentorship, and how data teams can enable agility while staying focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

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In Episode 76 of CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker dives into the timely intersection of data and tariffs, exploring how organizations can navigate shifting global trade dynamics with smarter data strategies. With global tensions rising, this conversation is more relevant than ever.

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Enterprise data isn’t just about governance anymore — it’s about growth, agility, and survival.

Malcolm Hawker and Apurva Wadodkar of Autodesk dive into what it takes to build a data function that keeps pace with change, sharing hard-won lessons and forward-looking strategies along the way.

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The expanding data landscape is increasingly complex, making the role of the Data Architect more critical than ever before. On this week’s episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Pete Cooney, the Lead Enterprise Architect with Jackson, shares his wealth of experience on how CDOs can leverage their data architecture to drive maximum value for their organizations.

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“We are all librarians” is a quote from this week’s guest on the CDO Matters Podcast, Jessica Talisman, the Senior Information Architect at Adobe. In this episode, Malcolm and Jessica go deep on the topic of why Knowledge Management – including many of the concepts practiced for centuries by librarians – is increasingly becoming a ‘must have’ skill in modern data organizations.

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Why do companies keep investing in data without seeing results? CDO Matters host Malcolm Hawker and Ken Stott, Enterprise Field CTO at Hasura, explore the Data Doom Loop—a cycle of complexity, tech overload, and stalled progress. Is there a way out? Tune in to find out!

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Have you ever wondered exactly what Data Virtualization is? What about a virtual data warehouse? If you're a CDO eager to learn why Data Virtualization should be a part of a strategy to modernize your data ecosystem, then this episode of CDO Matters with Alberto Pan, the CTO of Denodo, is for you!  

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In Episode 70 of CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker explores the future of MDM as AI, cloud migrations, and unstructured data reshape the field. Covering market trends, AI’s role, ROI challenges, and vendor shifts, he shares insights from the latest Magic Quadrant for MDM Solutions to help data leaders refine their 2025 strategy.

Tune in for expert guidance on navigating the evolving MDM landscape.

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In this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm and his guest Samir Sharma discuss a wide array of data topics, including the biggest cultural and regulatory differences between Europe and the US and their impact on global data leaders.

While the US appears poised to de-regulate, the influence of growing regulations in Europe, particularly around ESG, are debated in this energetic discussion between two of the data world's most engaging personalities.

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What will 2025 hold for professionals in the world of data and analytics? Join Malcolm Hawker as he shares his top predictions for the year ahead.

From data governance to AI and everything in between, Malcolm unpacks all of the most hype-worthy trends in the data world, cutting through the buzzwords and sharing insights on the topics that will likely be front-of-mind for data professionals over the coming year.

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