Chicago CDAO Community
Town Hall
September 22, 2022 | 11:00am CDT
September 22, 2022
11:00am CDT
Leading with Data — Propelling Organizational Success
Participate with your CDAO peers in the Chicago community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for data leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CDAOs in the Chicago community to discuss:
Creating boundaries and safeguards around data
Tearing down siloes and generating efficiency
Establishing a standard for data literacy
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Chicago CDAO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Kevin Salzmann
BMO Harris
Head of Digital and Data Architecture, Commercial Banking
Governing Body Host

Andrew Psaltis
Google Cloud
Outbound Product Manager, Data Analytics
Moderator

Megan Bausman
LabCorp
Director, Global Data Management Solutions
Discussion Leader

Patrick Leonard
Duracell
Global BI, Data & Analytics
Discussion Leader

Richard Olejniczak
Wintrust Financial
SVP - Data Programs and Business Analytics and Reporting
Discussion Leader

John Tucker
McDonald's
Director, Enterprise Data Governance
Discussion Leader

Brett Collins
Navistar
Director Data Science
Discussion Leader

Aditya Kaushal
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Director - Global Principal Data & Analytics Enterprise Architecture
Discussion Leader
Agenda
September 22, 2022
11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Leading with Data — Propelling Organizational Success
To drive growth and remain competitive, more CEOs are utilizing data when making key business decisions. The organizational head of data, or CDO, must be able to rise to the challenge, ensuring data is clean, a strategy is well-defined and the vision is clearly communicated across the enterprise.
Join this interactive session as CDOs share ways to:
- Create boundaries and safeguards around data; being strategic with roles granted access
- Update your operating model to tear down silos and generate efficiency
- Establish a standard for data literacy that inspires innovation and leads to new opportunities for revenue generation
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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