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DACH CDO Community
Join a powerful network of peers
Connect with a local community of like-minded peers who share similar challenges and priorities. Access the collective expertise of CDOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Members of the community come together several times a year to connect with each other, exchange ideas and experiences, and validate strategies and solutions.
Join your local community for exclusive access to:
Programs
Participate in year-round gatherings with your local peer group featuring unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, in-depth discussions and networking.
Insights
Exchange peer-validated strategies, solutions and partners, and access exclusive community insights to learn how other CDOs approach similar challenges.
Connections
Make new connections, enhance your career through an exclusive network, and build lasting relationships with peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDOs today.
- Expanding digital business & accelerating value creation
- Influencing culture & collaboration with governance
- Orchestrating change & empowering real-time decisions
DACH CDO Governing Body
A regional Governing Body leads the DACH CDO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven by CDOs, for CDOs.
Co-Chairs
Christian Freytag
SAP
CTO & CDO
Wolfgang Hauner
Allianz SE
Head of Group Data Analytics
Members
Thomas Averesch
Lufthansa Technik
Head of Analytics & Data Intelligence
Kai Barz
Edeka
Head of Data
Philipp Behre
TÜV SÜD
Chief Data Officer
Vikrant Bhan
Nestle
Group Head of Analytics Data and Integration
Thomas Bode
Swarovski
Global Head of Data & Analytics
Alexander Borek
Zalando
Head of Data
Alberto-Giovanni Busetto
The Adecco Group
Group Head of Data & AI
David Castro-Gavino
Hellofresh
Vice President Data, Global
Curt Cramer
Lidl Germany
VP & Global Head of Analytics
Katrin Drumm
ING-DiBa
Chief Data Officer
Alexandra Fück-Zilles
Generali Deutschland Holding AG
Head of Data Governance and Analytics
Naveen Gupta
Archroma
Global Head Data Governance & Analytics
Felix Kalkum
Aldi Nord
Managing Director, Data & Analytics
Sebastian Klapdor
Vista
EVP & Chief Data Officer
Irina Koitz
Siemens AG
Director of Data Strategy | Smart Infrastructure
Holger Kömm
Bain & Co
Senior Director Advanced Analytics
Christian Lang
Stada
Global Director Data Science & Analytics
Steffen Lange
Sulzer
Group & Data Analytics Officer
Helmut Linde
Merck
Global Head of Data Science & Analytics
Chris Lobo
Fresenius
Global Head of Data and Analytics
Soeren Lueders
ProSiebenSat.1
Vice President Effectiveness & ROI Modeling
Sudhir Mahakali
Sandoz
Global Head, Data Strategy & Advanced Analytics
Mario Meir-Huber
Uniqa
Head of Data
Carl-Johan Nakamura
Zeiss Group AG
Chief Data Officer
David Power
Julius Bär
Head Data & Analytics
Rahul Ramachandran Atman
Viking
Director Business and Data Solutions
Maja Sdrakas
Deutsche Börse
Head of Group Data
Niklas Teichmann
Henkel
Head of Data & Analytics
Axcella Xu
eBay
Head of EU Analytics
“In the past couple of months, Houston virtual CDO events have been a fantastic source of communication and networking with peers. Covid-19 has thrown us a lot of social challenges, but thanks to Evanta and their conscientious efforts, virtual boardrooms and roundtables are here to stay.”
DR. ASHWANI DEV, DIGITAL AND DATA SCIENCE OFFICER
HALLIBURTON
Upcoming Programs
VIRTUAL
20 October 2022 | 1 hour
DACH CDO Virtual Town Hall
ESG Transparency and Engaging Key Stakeholders
An interactive, peer-led discussion on current topics and priorities.
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IN-PERSON
1 December 2022 | an evening
DACH CDO Inner Circle
Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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IN-PERSON
June 2023 | an evening
DACH CDO Inner Circle
A gathering with peers to discuss timely topics over dinner in a private setting.
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PAST PROGRAMS
DACH CDO Virtual Boardroom - 20/09/2022
DACH CDO Inner Circle - 30/06/2022
DACH CDO Virtual Town Hall - 09/03/2022
DACH CDO Virtual Boardroom - 09/02/2022
DACH CDO Virtual Boardroom - 09/12/2021
DACH CDO Virtual Town Hall - 23/09/2021
DACH CDO Virtual Town Hall - 10/06/2021
DACH CDO Virtual Boardroom - 10/03/2021
DACH CDO Virtual Boardroom - 08/12/2020
DACH CDO Virtual Boardroom - 26/11/2020
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Content from your CDO peers
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Bridge the Skills Gap: 3 Talent Strategies for CDOs to Recruit Top-Tier Graduates
With many job postings for mid- and senior level positions going unfilled, CDOs are evaluating how they can hire and train entry level candidates to grow with the business. Here are 3 talent strategies CDOs can use to hire top-tier graduates.
VIEW POSTBLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The Next Big Question with Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines
In Evanta’s The Next Big Question podcast, we ask C-level executives from the most innovative companies a pressing business question to learn how they are tackling it within their organization. Listen as executives from Staples, JLL, Warner Music Group and Delta Air Lines address the biggest question facing their role today.
VIEW POSTPODCAST | AUGUST 28, 2022
PODCAST | AUGUST 28, 2022
The Next Big Question, Episode 24
In the fourth and final episode of our summer podcast series, CISO Deborah Wheeler of Delta Air Lines leads a conversation about cybersecurity and how private industry can engage with government entities in the security space.
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