New York CDAO Community
Town Hall
September 29, 2020 | 10:00am EDT
September 29, 2020
10:00am EDT
Pathways to the Chief Data Officer
Connect with peers in the New York CDAO Community virtually for an interactive panel discussion on current issues and top priorities for data leaders.
Join fellow CDAOs in the New York community to discuss:
How no one pathway or background defines a successful CDO career
What foundational elements need to be in place to add business value
What core features remain paramount to the future success of the CDO
Discussion Leaders
Members of the New York CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Gordon Wilson
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Managing Director & Chief Data Officer - Americas Division

Vikram Somaya
PepsiCo Inc
Chief Data Officer

Joe DosSantos
Qlik
Chief Data Officer
Moderator

Jim Young
AIG
Chief Data Officer - General Insurance
Agenda
September 29, 2020
10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pathways to the Chief Data Officer
Hosted by Qlik
The role of CDO is in a constant state of evolution due in large part to the maturation of skill-sets and expertise necessary for CDOs to succeed. Join this session to hear how the trajectories of several top-level Chief Data Officers have been shaped by their unique backgrounds - and where they see the CDO role headed next.
- How no one pathway or background defines a successful CDO career
- What foundational elements need to be in place to add business value
- What core features remain paramount to the future success of the CDO
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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