CDO Matters Podcast

CDO Matters Ep. 90 | Decision Intelligence at Scale

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode, Malcolm sits down with Jeremi Karnell of InvestNet to explore how the company is transforming six trillion dollars of...

CDO Matters Ep. 89 | Small Team, Big Impact: Standing Up Data Governance That Works

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode, Malcolm Hawker sits down with Jonathan Ong, Data Director for Mecklenburg County Public Health, to unpack how a small...

CDO Matters Ep. 88 | Building Allies, Not Frameworks

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn Episode 88 of CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker sits down with Rebecca O’Kill, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Axis Capital, for a ...

CDO Matters Ep. 87 | Beyond Data Catalogs: Building Context for AI and Data Products

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewMalcolm Hawker and DataGalaxy’s Kash Mehdi dive into the evolution of metadata, data products, and AI governance - exploring why tra...

CDO Matters Ep. 86 | From Data Leader to Solo Entrepreneur

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewWhat happens when a seasoned data leader decides to step out of corporate life and build something entirely new? In this episode, I si...

CDO Matters Ep. 85 | AI Adoption: Hype, Reality, and What Most Leaders Still Don’t Get

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewEveryone is chasing AI, but few are asking the hard questions about what it really takes to make it work. In this episode, Malcolm sit...

CDO Matters Ep. 84 |The Data Leader’s Dilemma: From Ownership to Outcomes

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary Malcolm Hawker and Junaid Farooq unpack one of the toughest challenges in data leadership: moving beyond outdated notions of ownership...

CDO Matters Ep. 83 | Making Data AI-Ready with Knowledge Graphs

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker sits down with Andreas Blumauer to explore how knowledge graphs are transforming enterp...

CDO Matters Ep. 82 | Data as a Product

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of CDO Matters, host Malcolm Hawker sits down with Jonathan Reeve, Chief Product Officer at BetaNXT, to explore the ev...

CDO Matters Ep. 81 | The $2M MDM Success Story

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker sits down with Raju Mudunuri, Director of Data at Lexmark, to discuss real-world strate...

CDO Matters Ep. 80 | Data Observability Demystified

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of CDO Matters, host Malcolm Hawker talks with Barr Moses, CEO of Monte Carlo, to break down what data observability r...

CDO Matters Ep. 79 | A State Court Ruling Just Changed the Game — Are CDOs Ready?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode, Malcolm welcomes Mark Stouse back to unpack the Delaware court ruling that's sending shockwaves through boardrooms. T...

CDO Matters Ep. 78 | Data-Driven Healthcare

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm Hawker welcomes Jane Urban, the CDAO of Improzo, for a deep dive into the transfor...

CDO Matters Ep. 77 | From Rollercoasters to Real-Time Insights: Managing Disruptions with Data

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker speaks with Gavin Hupp, VP of Technology at United Parks and Resorts, about the balance be...

CDO Matters Ep. 76 | Data and Tariffs

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn Episode 76 of CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker dives into the timely intersection of data and tariffs, exploring how organizations can n...

CDO Matters Ep. 75 | Rethinking Enterprise Data

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewEnterprise data isn’t just about governance anymore — it’s about growth, agility, and survival.Malcolm Hawker and Apurva Wadodka...

CDO Matters Ep. 74 | Data Architecture

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewThe expanding data landscape is increasingly complex, making the role of the Data Architect more critical than ever before. On this we...

CDO Matters Ep. 73 | Embracing Library Science in Data & Analytics

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview“We are all librarians” is a quote from this week’s guest on the CDO Matters Podcast, Jessica Talisman, the Senior Information A...

CDO Matters Ep. 72 | The Data Doom Loop

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewWhy do companies keep investing in data without seeing results? CDO Matters host Malcolm Hawker and Ken Stott, Enterprise Field CTO at...

CDO Matters Ep. 71 | Data Virtualization Demystified

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview Have you ever wondered exactly what Data Virtualization is? What about a virtual data warehouse? If you're a CDO eager to learn why D...

CDO Matters Ep. 70 | The State of MDM 2025

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn Episode 70 of CDO Matters, Malcolm Hawker explores the future of MDM as AI, cloud migrations, and unstructured data reshape the fie...

CDO Matters Ep. 69 | Leading a Data Function: Europe vs. USA

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm and his guest Samir Sharma discuss a wide array of data topics, including the bigg...

CDO Matters Ep. 68 | Top Data Predictions for 2025

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

CDO Matters Ep. 67 | Is Your Data Organization AI Ready?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewData leaders have a massive opportunity to drive transformational value with AI, but many are running on outdated operating models. On...

CDO Matters Ep. 66 | 2024 in Data and Analytics: A Retrospective

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewLooking back on 2024, what were some of the biggest, most notable events in the world of data and analytics? Join the host of the CDO ...

CDO Matters Ep. 65 | Demystifying Knowledge Graphs

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewAre you looking to learn more about Knowledge Graphs, and the role they will increasingly play in a modern data ecosystem? If yes, the...

CDO Matters Ep. 64 | Marketing Data Management

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewYour familiar with all the processes your marketing organization is utilizing for managing its data? Are you familiar with the ma...

CDO Matters Ep. 63 | Authentic Leadership

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewAre you working to become a better leader? Are you seeking insights on the traits and behaviors that you need to develop to becom...

CDO Matters Ep. 62 | Data Products Demystified

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewAre you confused about all of the hype around data products? Are you interested in understanding what the benefits of data products ar...

CDO Matters Ep. 61 | Key Considerations of a Cloud Migration

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewThere are many companies just now evaluating moving all or a portion of their mission-critical data or infrastructures to the cloud.&n...

CDO Matters Ep. 60 | AI Value Creation

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewNew technologies never exist in a vacuum, and getting value from any new innovation requires the right combination of multiple enablin...

CDO Matters Ep. 59 | Challenging Data Management Norms: A Conversation with Malcolm Hawker, CDO at Profisee

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this insightful episode of Data Hurdles, hosts Chris Detzel and Michael Burke welcome Malcolm Hawker, Chief Data Officer at Profise...

CDO Matters Ep. 58 | Modern Data Platforms

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewAre you struggling to better understand what it means to implement a modern data platform, and why doing so is relevant to your busine...

CDO Matters Ep. 57 | Sustainability in Data

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewJoin the CDO of Profisee, Malcolm Hawker, as he explores the problem of how the increasing prevalence of dark data is playing a role i...

CDO Matters Ep. 56 | How to Be a Better Public Speaker

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewUnlock the secrets to becoming a powerful public speaker and learn how to craft presentations that secure C-level funding for your dat...

CDO Matters Ep. 55 | What’s a Data Culture?

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of CDO Matters, please join Anjali Bansal and Malcolm Hawker as they unpack the intricacies surrounding the journey to...

CDO Matters Ep. 54 | Semantic Layers

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewSanjeev Mohan is an experienced and knowledgeable expert in the world of data and analytics, and on this episode of the CDO Matters Po...

CDO Matters Ep. 53 | The Journey from CDO to PhD

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewEddie Short is an outspoken and experienced CDO who has managed the data and analytics function for some of the biggest companies on t...

CDO Matters Ep. 52 | Building a CDO Function from Scratch

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewWhile many CDO’s inherit large teams, it’s also common for CDO’s to be hired into a role with the expectation they will build a ...

CDO Matters Ep. 51 | Data Leadership and Next Gen Data Teams

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewJordan Morrow is a visionary thought leader and prolific author in the world of data and analytics, and on Episode #51 of the CDO Matt...

CDO Matters Ep. 50 | Data-Driven Reflections

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn the 50th episode of the CDO Matters podcast, host Malcolm Hawker delves into a data-driven examination of the podcast's journey. Co...

CDO Matters Ep. 49 | The Role of Product Management in the Evolution of a Data Function

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewThe explosion of LLMs and AI is causing a tectonic shift in the world of data and analytics, and on this episode of CDO Matters, Malco...

CDO Matters Ep. 48 |How to Successfully Implement MDM

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn an age of constant disruption and AI-enabled business transformation, Master Data Management (MDM) is a must-have capability that al...

CDO Matters Ep. 47 | Practical Data Quality

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Robert Hawker (no relation – at least none that we’re aware of!) joins for a discussio...

CDO Matters Ep. 46 | Next Gen Semantic Layers

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn a world of exploding volumes of data, the ability to add the context needed to show the complex relationships that exist within and...

CDO Matters Ep. 45 | Becoming AI Ready

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewThe ability of an organization to be more resilient to change, to be more flexible and adaptable, and to use data for decision making ...

CDO Matters Ep. 44 | Data Management at Scale

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewOn this episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Piethein Strengholt, author of the O’Reilly book ‘Data Management At Scale’, and cur...

CDO Matters Ep. 43 | Practical AI and Data Science

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this 43rd episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Santona Tuli, a former Nuclear Physicist turned data scientist. Sa...

CDO Matters Ep. 42 | Top Data Predictions for 2024

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewAre you a data professional interested in better understanding what the top trends that could affect your work will be in 2024? What i...

CDO Matters Ep. 41 | A Chat with Microsoft Americas CDAO, Erik Zwiefel

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this live episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm welcomes Erik Zwiefel, the CDAO of Microsoft Americas. Malcolm and Erik go de...

CDO Matters Ep. 40 | The Top Data Trends of 2023

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIt’s the end of yet another incredibly busy and exciting year in the world of data and analytics, and CDOs looking for an energetic ...

CDO Matters Ep. 39 | How to Create a Data Culture

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewMany CDOs believe that transitioning their companies to a data-driven culture is the #1 roadblock to fulfilling their data strategies....

CDO Matters Ep. 38 | It’s Crunch Time for CDOs with Mark Stouse

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this 38th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm interviews Mark Stouse, the Founder and CEO of Proof Analytics. An accomplish...

CDO Matters Ep. 37 | Understanding and Navigating Change with Dan Everett

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview:Many CDOs are hired with the expectation they’ll become the ‘Chief Change Agent’ for their companies – helping to transform o...

CDO Matters Ep. 36 | The Association with Wendy Turner-Williams

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview:In the 36th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm speaks with Wendy Turner Williams, the ex-CDO of Tableau and VP of Data Strat...

CDO Matters Ep. 35 | Speaking the Language of Business and Data with Veronika Durgin

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: In the 35th episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Malcolm speaks to Veronika Durgin, the VP of Data with Saks. As a data leader with m...

CDO Matters Ep. 34 | Modern Data Leadership

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview: We live in a world of constant change and massive technical and social disruption, yet the way we manage data has largely remained t...

CDO Matters Ep. 33 | What CDOs Need to Know about Data Engineers with Joe Reis

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewData Engineers play a critical role in enabling the success of any data and analytics function. In this episode of the CDO Matters Po...

CDO Matters Ep. 32 | Value Engineering

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Data leaders have long been challenged by the need to make a tangible connection between investments in data and quantifiable business...

CDO Matters Ep. 31 | Are CDOs Set Up to Fail?

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview:While the CDO role gains prominence and importance across most organizations, many CDOs are set up to fail from poorly defined roles,...

CDO Matters Ep. 30 | AI and Data Literacy

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this 30th episode of the CDO Matter Podcast, Malcolm has an inspired exchange with the ‘Dean of Big Data,’ Bill Schmarzo. Bill ...

CDO Matters Ep. 29 | People and Data

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewIn this 29th episode of the CDO Matter podcast, Malcolm has an engaging conversation with a long-established thought leader and noted ...

CDO Matters Ep. 28 | Data Products

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryUnleashing the power of Data Products, and transforming CDOs into Product Visionaries.In this the 28th episode of the CDO Matters podca...

CDO Matters Ep. 27 | Keys to CDO Success with Renée Lahti

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewWouldn’t it be great to have a playbook for how to be an effective data leader?In this episode of CDO Matters, Malcolm has an in-dep...

CDO Matters Ep. 26 | Next-Gen Graph Technology with Doug Kimball

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode OverviewToday, enterprise data is not only exponentially growing in volume, but in sheer complexity. And how can today’s data leaders extrac...

CDO Matters Ep. 25 | Taking the Product Management Approach with Bethany Lyons

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As companies grow, they often hire dedicated product managers to oversee all the planning, development and launching a product. Business leaders recog...

CDO Matters Ep. 24 | How Data Happened with Chris Wiggins (Chief Data Scientist for the NY Times)

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we get carried away with modern data trends and new technical developments, it's easy to forget the rich history behind computable data and analyti...

CDO Matters Ep. 23 | Key Takeaways from the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit [Live Show - from March 2023]

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who better to discuss an annual Gartner data summit than a former Gartner analyst himself? Host and former Garter analyst, Malcolm Hawker, sits down w...

CDO Matters Ep. 22 | Data Fabric Demystified

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT. Composable data and analytics. Connected governance. The data fabric. These are all hot trends and much-hyped tools and frameworks in 2023. B...

CDO Matters Ep. 21 | Data Leaders Unplugged: Getting to Know Malcolm with Samir Sharma

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Acquiring expertise in any field is a tool that is sharpened over time, not overnight. This is especially true for the complex world of data and analy...

CDO Matters Ep. 20 | Happy Hour with Scott Taylor

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you get two modern data experts in a room to talk shop over a beer? Let’s find out!In celebration of the 20th episode of the podca...

CDO Matters Ep. 19 | Finding and Retaining Data Talent with Kyle Winterbottom

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Overview There’s a well-known saying: “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Despite there being some truth behind that, the dream can’t bec...

CDO Matters Ep. 18 | When Data Is Your Product with Saleem Khan

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an expert in your field, you need to approach your work from every perspective. If a medical doctor can deliver a particular diagnosis for a patien...

CDO Matters Ep. 17 | Data vs. Analytics [Live Show - From Jan 2023]

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it’s time to make a big decision, it’s always great to get a second opinion! This is especially true when a major business decision comes you...

CDO Matters Ep. 16 | The Death of the Single Version of the Truth with Jeff Jonas

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The truth isn’t always black and white. Sometimes, it requires more context and background when attributed to different scenarios and situations.The...

CDO Matters Ep. 15 | Why CDOs Should Treat Data as a Product with Rishabh Dhingra

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For CDOs to be successful today, they need to think more like a product manager. After all, product managers are responsible for every facet of their ...

CDO Matters Ep. 14 | MVP Data Strategy for CDOs

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First impressions are everything. As a brand-new CDO, it is important to hit the ground running with a data strategy that pinpoints key use cases and ...

CDO Matters Ep. 13 | The Journey to Thought Leadership with Anthony Algmin

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curiosity can lead you to unlikely places. For Malcolm Hawker, a simple curiosity about enterprise data led to a lasting career as an expert in the fi...

CDO Matters Ep. 12 | Becoming a CDO with Justin Magruder

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have what it takes to be a Chief Data Officer (CDO) in today’s business landscape?On the latest episode of the CDO Matters Podcast, Profisee ...

CDO Matters Ep. 11 | Modernize Your Data Strategy with Samir Sharma

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our understanding of data and its role within a business isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. As data leaders embark on a modern data strategy, it...

CDO Matters Ep. 10 | Are In-Person Conferences Dead in 2022?

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The world changed in March 2020. Public events and social gatherings took a backseat. As we recover from the pandemic over two years later, are we rea...

CDO Matters Ep. 09 | Disrupting Data Governance with Laura Madsen

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The data space isn’t what it was 20 years ago. As enterprises change the way they conduct business, we should also change our traditional approaches...

CDO Matters Ep. 08 | Be More Social & Less Technical with Dr. Juan Sequeda

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to leading a successful business, it is crucial to remain data-driven. But being overly technical in your approach can often take away f...

CDO Matters Ep. 07 | Digital Transformation through Human Centered Design with Dr. Cheryl Flink

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Successful companies don’t just withstand disruption, they find ways to innovate throughout technological change.In this episode of CDO Matters, Mal...

CDO Matters Ep. 06 | The Value of Understanding Business Processes with John Moran

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is one thing to adopt a data function for your organization, but it is another to build an entire culture around it! Data governance is an efficien...

CDO Matters Ep. 05 | The Business Value of Data with Doug Laney

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your critical enterprise data should serve as a foundation for your business providing significant business value. So why not leverage this data for E...

CDO Matters Ep. 04 | Insights from the 2022 CDOIQ Conference with Sanjeev Mohan

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to becoming an expert in the data space, it is important to discuss hot data topics with your peers and network with other professionals...

CDO Matters Ep. 03 | Women in Tech & the Gender Gap with Cory Munchbach

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The first step to overcoming an obstacle or barrier is admitting the problem and building a base from which to grow. For women in data and technology,...

CDO Matters Ep. 02 | Strategies & Tactics for a Successful MDM Implementation with Tobias Macey

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When considering MDM and governance architectures for your organization, it is important to know each of the dynamics in which they relate to your mos...

CDO Matters Ep. 01 | The Art & Science of Data Storytelling with Scott Taylor

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's always a story behind everything. At the end of the day, leadership wants to know the overall narrative that goes with your data. CDOs need to...

A Podcast for the Modern CDO

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas