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With 13 communities across the globe, serving over 1,700 CDAOs, Evanta’s powerful network of data and analytics executives brings together CDAOs from diverse experiences, backgrounds and industries. Through peer sharing and collaboration, CDAOs from the world's leading organizations drive innovative ideas, exchange best practices and forward-looking perspectives, and address critical issues at the forefront of data and analytics today.
Each community is organized by region and led by C-level practitioners offering members regular access to the expertise of peers.
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CDAOs in the community
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Ramnik Bajaj
USAA
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
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Adam Fox
MassMutual
Head of Data
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Scott Hallworth
HP Inc.
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
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Mano Mannoochahr
Travelers
SVP, Chief Data & Analytics Officer
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Jodi Morton
KPMG
Global and U.S. Chief Data Officer
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Arun Narayanan
RES Group
Chief Digital Officer
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Prasannal Nithyanandam
Volkswagen Group of America
Head of Data and Advanced Analytics
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Usman Quddoos
DIRECTV
CDO
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Alex Tait
BMO
US Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.
- Focusing on Foundations for AI Readiness
- Establishing Measurable Value and Proving ROI
- Driving Culture Change to Elevate Data and Analytics Initiatives
Programs
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IN-PERSON
What to expect at an Executive Summit:
- Keynotes from practitioners and thought leaders
- Peer-led, interactive discussions
- Networking in one-on-one Peer-to-Peer Meetings
- In-person program in your area
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IN-PERSON
What to expect at an Inner Circle:
- Facilitated discussions on key topics
- Networking over dinner and drinks
- Peer-led, in-person program in an evening
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VIRTUAL
What to expect at a Town Hall:
- Informal, breakout group discussion
- Share insights and learn from peers
- One-hour, virtual discussion
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VIRTUAL
What to expect at a Peer Roundtable:
- Intimate and interactive discussion
- Framed around a hot topic or priority
- One-hour, virtual conversation
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Hear from current members who share why they participate in a community of C-level peers with similar interests, challenges, and priorities.
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INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 7, 2024
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INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 7, 2024
2024 CDAO Leadership Perspectives
In 2024, CDAOs are in the midst of the AI whirlwind and the productivity and efficiencies that may result. Data and analytics leaders are moving quickly to evolve with the digital landscape. More than 350 CDAOs have shared their priorities in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
VIEW THESE RESULTSBLOG | FEBRUARY 1, 2024
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BLOG | FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The Two Fundamental Building Blocks to Data Driven Business Value
In this Executive Blog, Dr. Ansar Kassim, Head of Analytics & Insights, Verizon and Community Member of the New York CDAO Community shares two pillars for driving business value with data.
READ THIS POSTBLOG | FEBRUARY 12, 2024
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BLOG | FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Three Key Themes for CDAOs in 2024
The world of data and analytics is in the midst of a revolution with the explosion of generative AI in 2023. As we head into 2024, it is crucial for CDAOs to move quickly to evolve with the digital landscape. Based on executive conversations and proprietary survey data, we plan to focus on 3 themes as we curate the agendas for our upcoming CDAO community programs.
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