Data Citizens Dialogues
Episodes
The language layer your AI strategy needs
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI readiness isn’t a technology problem—it’s a language problem. As Amica Insurance’s Sr. Data Governance Manager Steffanie Archer explains, t...
Agents of change: managing cultural shifts at scale
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change is hard. It’s an old truth—but one that matters more than ever in the age of AI. In this episode, host Thomas Brence sits down with two cha...
Why your data strategy needs engineering at the table
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build confidence in enterprise data? At Arvest Bank, it started with a single use case and a commitment to simplicity. In ...
The secret to scaling governance without slowing down
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building trust in data isn’t just a modern challenge—it’s a decades-old problem that continues to evolve. In this episode, Chief Data Citizen St...
Solving the data dilemma in higher education
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When resources are tight and the pressure is high, good governance isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. In this episode, Thomas Brence connects with T...
How to be a CDO in the age of AI
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to lead data strategy at a Fortune 500 company for over a decade—through industry shifts, technological revolutions, and the dawn ...
See You in 2025, Data Enthusiasts!
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The team is taking a quick break but we’ll be back in 2025 with even more insights, stories, and inspiration from data leaders around the world.In t...
Enabling data literacy through hands-on collaboration
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Empowering teams with data is essential for any organization aiming to drive better decision-making. This week, Chief Data Citizen, Stijn Christiaens ...
How governance is shaping the legal landscape
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How are law firms embracing the power of data while navigating the unique challenges that set them apart from other industries? Jordan Galvin, the fir...
The power of a common data language
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A shared understanding of data across teams might be one of the most critical tools for driving better business outcomes. Just ask Nicola Askham, the ...
Solving data discovery with a self-service approach
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faced with the complexity of managing massive amounts of digital data, it’s no surprise that organizations are rethinking how to empower their teams...
Metadata magic: the path to data enlightenment
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Metadata isn’t just a buzzword; it's the foundation for driving business value and fostering a data-driven culture. Tanja Glisin, Data Governance Of...
How data-driven care changed the healthcare game
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past two decades, data has become critical to nearly every industry. In the realm of healthcare, it's a game-changer. Anthony Macaione, Data ...
Unlocking the power of a data-driven culture
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Data isn't just the new oil; it's the engine driving transformation. Listen as Northern Trust’s Adrienne Kiessel, Head of Enterprise Data Governance...
Balancing offense and defense in data management
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does a major player in the housing finance industry leverage data to drive business value and support its mission? Listen to find out as Chief Dat...
From fragmented to federated: the power of starting small
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a pioneer of connectivity solutions decides to revamp its data governance, the results can be transformative. Join Thomas for a chat with TE Conn...
The secret sauce behind McDonald’s data strategy
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the secret sauce behind McDonald’s ability to stay ahead in the fast-food industry? John Tucker, Director of Enterprise Data Governance, un...
Value realization: the next piece of your data puzzle
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the point of creating value with your data if you never cash it in? This week, Barb Wixom, Principal Research Scientist at MIT Sloan's Center f...
Data at the helm of new waters
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is data the Coast Guard’s compass to new horizons? This week, Toan Do, Area Vice President of Federal Sales at Collibra, invites Capt. Brian Erickso...
You can stop cleaning your data now
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that every bit of an organization’s data ought to be treated equal, right? Well, in a world where clean data is often the status q...
The silent powerhouse: data quality in the AI revolution
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that AI has seen massive success in FinTech, but what hidden forces are driving this success, and how do they transform raw data into g...
Your roadmap for establishing data ownership in finance
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the intricate world of financial data governance, Dennis van de Graaf, VP of Data Governance at WinTrust Financial, highlights a crucial component:...
Shaping student success with data insights
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At the intersection of data and education, transformative initiatives are shaping the future of higher education institutions. Alice Fleck, Enterprise...
Crafting data product for organizational impact
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The digital realm's new currency is data, yet its value is often as enigmatic as it is critical. Sanjeev Mohan, Principal of SanjMo and former Gartner...
The data-preneur's guide to achieving impact
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming "data driven" transcends mere technical implementations—it’s an organizational culture rooted in deliberate mindsets and collaborative st...
Exploring data ownership in cloud migration
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A seismic shift is underway at Booking.com as the travel giant embarks on an ambitious cloud migration and data transformation journey. In this episod...
Harnessing data for change in the public sector
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If the rise of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) within the public sector is any indication, we’re currently witnessing a paradigm shift towards making dat...
Five pillars of data excellence with Ram Narasimhan and Rohan Pawar, Colt Technology Services
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data is more than just a buzzword at Colt Technology Services; it's the linchpin of their operational evolution. In this episode, we talk with Ram Nar...
How data governance is revolutionizing treatment efficiency in healthcare with Roy Schmidt, Envision
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In healthcare, data governance stands as a pivotal factor in improving both patient outcomes and operational efficiency. In this episode, Roy Schmidt,...
Crafting a data governance blueprint with Börge Hansen, Union Investment
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the intricacies of building a data governance program within a banking context is no small feat, requiring strategic vision, stakehol...
From data village to metropolis with Henry Rice, Frasers Group
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amid a sea of change, the retail landscape has dramatically shifted over the past five years. In this episode, Henry Rice from Frasers Group joins Chi...
The ‘why’ of establishing your next data community with Katie Reynolds, Case Western
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katie Reynolds, Director of Data Management, Analytics, and Visualization at Case Western Reserve University draws on her experience ...
Navigating the world of financial data management with John Yelle, DTCC
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The significance of data literacy in our efforts to promote collaboration and decision-making cannot be overstated. In this episode, John Yelle, Execu...
The power of data marketplaces in the digital age with Jay Bhankharia, Databricks
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the fascinating world of data marketplaces and unlock the potential of monetizing your organization's data in our conversation with Jay Bhank...
Transforming data products into profit with Stijn Christiaens
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Data strategy in 2023 is no longer a mystery. As businesses embrace data monetization, it’s vital to understand how to convert data products into re...
Harnessing the power of data intelligence with Heather Wentworth, David Mitchell, and Peter Vennel
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us LIVE at Collibra’s DC’22, where we talk about the relevance of data intelligence. We are joined by the 2022 Collibra Excellence Award-Winn...
Baking cakes with data governance with Joe Wallace and Ryan Galloway
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us LIVE at Collibra’s DC’22, where we talk about the importance of data governance with Joe Wallace, senior manager for Digital Asset Governa...
We all are data citizens
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data can drive game-changing business decisions, but inconsistent data can do the opposite. The world of data has come a long way, but we still see bu...
AI is just math, not magic with Sarah Hoffman, Fidelity
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
AI is no longer for data scientists only. Most businesses have made AI tools part of their workflow. For example, we’ve seen chatbots, automated ema...
Inside Collibra: Busting myths around data science with Gretel De Paepe
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data analysis, data science, and machine learning. The boundaries between these three may not be apparent, but these fields are related and interconne...
ESG: More than a buzzword with Martin Weirich, PwC
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of sustainability has undoubtedly gained massive traction and momentum across industries over the past years. According to Martin Weirich, E...
Inside Collibra: Building a socially and environmentally sustainable business
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The issues our society face today are increasingly complex and urgent. The rise of technology and the impact of the pandemic has put the spotlight on ...
Data governance is like clean water with Joe Wallace, Adobe
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, we’ve seen technology grow and how companies use the power of data to drive decision-making. However, we may be gathering more data ...
Building Collibra's data office with Stijn Christiaens
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As companies grow and their market expands, their systems and processes become more complex. Managing data assets can be overwhelming without proper k...
Data mesh, not data mess with Sonali Bhavsar, Accenture
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data is a land mine for growth, and more businesses are realizing the great potential it holds. The value and insights from data have seen a rise in d...
Inside Collibra: Treat your data as a product
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data mesh is a relatively new concept that aims to reduce friction in maximizing the value of data. It distributes data control to different business ...
Don’t just talk the talk with Anna Hannem, Scotiabank
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Data ethics may be a relatively new field, but its underlying principles are nothing new. Currently, regulations on data ethics are lacking, but organ...
Inside Collibra: Comparing your ethics framework to spicy foods
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As technology grows, we've come to recognize the power of big data: how it influences company policies, consumer choices, and even government decision...
Welcome to Data Citizens Dialogues
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Collibra as we unite listeners around the importance of data and unpack its impact on the world. We sit down with customers, partners and thought...