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BLOG | NOVEMBER 12, 2024

5 Pieces of Advice for New C-Level Executives

BLOG | NOVEMBER 12, 2024

5 Pieces of Advice for New C-Level Executives

Accepting a C-level role is a significant milestone in any executive's career, bringing with it both exciting opportunities and considerable challenges. To shed light on this critical transition, we reached out to members of Evanta’s C-level communities for their best advice to guide new executives toward success. Here are 5 themes that emerged from their responses.
BLOG | OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Value of C-level Connections for Evanta Members

BLOG | OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Value of C-level Connections for Evanta Members

At Evanta, we recognize that building and nurturing C-level peer connections is essential for driving innovative ideas, validating strategies, and solving critical business challenges. In this installment of our blog series, we delve into the value of connections within Evanta’s communities and how these relationships enhance both personal and organizational success.
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

5 Must-Attend Sessions at Upcoming CDAO Executive Summits

BLOG | SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

5 Must-Attend Sessions at Upcoming CDAO Executive Summits

As we gear up for our upcoming CDAO Executive Summits this fall, we’ve been speaking extensively with our CDAO community members to understand their primary objectives, enabling us to curate content that truly addresses their needs. Here’s a sneak peek of five exciting sessions across our North American executive summits this season.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Developing a Modern D&A Strategy

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Developing a Modern D&A Strategy

As AI rapidly advances, it is vital for CDAOs to evaluate their D&A strategy and ensure it can support new capabilities and business objectives. Recently, the Boston CDAO Community gathered for a town hall to discuss how they can develop modern D&A strategies that drive measurable business outcomes – These are the key takeaways.
BLOG | SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Navigating the AI Landscape: 5 Themes from Evanta CDAOs on AI Adoption

BLOG | SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Navigating the AI Landscape: 5 Themes from Evanta CDAOs on AI Adoption

As AI technology quickly advances, we asked 150 CDAOs to share the progress they’re making towards AI adoption, as well as their challenges and outlook for the future. Read the 5 themes that arose from their responses.
BLOG | AUGUST 5, 2024

The Value of Peer Insights in Evanta’s C-level Communities

BLOG | AUGUST 5, 2024

The Value of Peer Insights in Evanta’s C-level Communities

In Evanta’s communities, the ongoing exchange of peer insights is driving innovative ideas and helping community members solve key leadership and business challenges. Here, we are highlighting the value peer insights have for Evanta community members.
SURVEY REPORT | JULY 25, 2024

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2024

SURVEY REPORT | JULY 25, 2024

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2024

Advancements in AI are reshaping the role of the CDAO, along with their focus areas. More than 800 data leaders recently completed our annual Leadership Perspective Survey, and here we are examining their top 3 priorities for 2024.
BLOG | JULY 22, 2024

What CDAOs are Talking About in Early 2024

BLOG | JULY 22, 2024

What CDAOs are Talking About in Early 2024

In the last six months, Evanta’s CDAO communities came together for 6 in-person Executive Summits where CDAOs and their teams took a day out of the office to collaborate, network, learn and share. Here is a recap of some of the most popular sessions at CDAO Executive Summits this spring.
SESSION INSIGHTS | JULY 15, 2024

Transparency & Responsibility — Forging the Gen AI Path

SESSION INSIGHTS | JULY 15, 2024

Transparency & Responsibility — Forging the Gen AI Path

At the Southern California CDAO Executive Summit, Sam Hamilton, SVP and Global Head of Data & AI at Visa, shared his approach to data use in this new generation of AI. He spoke about generative AI’s challenges, security issues, and remedies, as well as Visa’s principles for the responsible use of AI. Read highlights of his session here.
INFOGRAPHIC | JULY 11, 2024

CDAO Community Pulse on AI Adoption

INFOGRAPHIC | JULY 11, 2024

CDAO Community Pulse on AI Adoption

Generative and traditional AI is now the top priority for chief data & analytics officers in 2024, and we recently surveyed our CDAO community members about AI adoption at their organizations – Here is a snapshot of what over 150 CDAOs had to say.
LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JULY 2, 2024

The Changing Role of CDAOs in the AI Era

LEADERSHIP PROFILE | JULY 2, 2024

The Changing Role of CDAOs in the AI Era

Matt Smith, Chief Data Officer - West Enterprise Operating Unit at Microsoft, says his whole career has revolved around data. In his current role, he is closely aligned to data and analytics leaders and their challenges and opportunities. Here, he talks about the current landscape, AI and how it elevates the role of the CDAO.
BLOG | JUNE 17, 2024

3 Ways to Improve Data Readiness for AI

BLOG | JUNE 17, 2024

3 Ways to Improve Data Readiness for AI

While CDAOs across Evanta communities are prioritizing AI this year, there are challenges – like data quality – to getting started. Here, Governing Body Member and CDAO Vishal Patel of Webster Bank shares tips for better positioning your data for AI and establishing early wins with AI initiatives.
BLOG | JUNE 10, 2024

What Members Value Most About Evanta Programs

BLOG | JUNE 10, 2024

What Members Value Most About Evanta Programs

Each year, community members across Evanta’s 107 C-level communities get together at a variety of programs. Find out why executives value our one-day Executive Summits, Inner Circle networking dinners and one-hour Town Hall discussions.
BLOG | MAY 20, 2024

3 Best Practices for Creating an Effective Data Strategy

BLOG | MAY 20, 2024

3 Best Practices for Creating an Effective Data Strategy

Establishing a solid data and analytics strategy is a top priority for Chief Data & Analytics Officers in Evanta CDAO communities. Here, Governing Body Member Amitabh Seli, CDAO, Director Data UK at Danone, shares his best practices in establishing a data strategy that is aligned to the business strategy.
SESSION PREVIEW | MAY 5, 2024

Managing Your Data Estate — Putting AI to Work Instead of Play

SESSION PREVIEW | MAY 5, 2024

Managing Your Data Estate — Putting AI to Work Instead of Play

Having connected, trustworthy and responsive data is necessary to transform your organization, but data silos, disconnected systems, and incongruent data inhibit this goal. At the Southern California CDAO Executive Summit, Chief Data Officer - West Enterprise Operating Unit Matt Smith of Microsoft will lead a session on managing your data estate – here’s a preview.
BLOG | APRIL 29, 2024

7 Must-See Sessions at CDAO Executive Summits

BLOG | APRIL 29, 2024

7 Must-See Sessions at CDAO Executive Summits

After countless conversations with CDAOs across our 11 North American communities, several key topics have emerged, including GenAI, foundational data practices, data and analytics strategy and the role of the CDAO. Take a look at 7 upcoming sessions across our Executive Summits featuring these key themes and more.
BLOG | APRIL 15, 2024

Key Priorities & Opportunities for the C-Suite in 2024

BLOG | APRIL 15, 2024

Key Priorities & Opportunities for the C-Suite in 2024

Every year, Evanta conducts a proprietary Leadership Perspective Survey among the members of our C-level communities around the world. Our survey provides the opportunity to compare top enterprise priorities across C-suite roles. Read what more than 3,700 executives told us they are focusing on in 2024.
BLOG | MARCH 26, 2024

CDAOs’ Top 7 Trends for 2024

BLOG | MARCH 26, 2024

CDAOs’ Top 7 Trends for 2024

In addition to focusing on AI and evolving with the changing digital landscape, data and analytics leaders are improving the alignment between their data strategy and the overall business strategy. With more than 400 CDAOs responding, these are the top priorities and investment areas for data leaders in 2024.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2024

Managing Your Data Estate – Putting AI To Work Instead of Play

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | MARCH 14, 2024

Managing Your Data Estate – Putting AI To Work Instead of Play

AI is changing the world, creating new use cases and capabilities, and organizations are scrambling to determine how it fits into their data estate. CDAOs in Minneapolis came together for a Town Hall where they discussed how infrastructure and policies need updating before they incorporate AI and how to determine ROI. These are their takeaways.
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 8, 2024

2024 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 8, 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.
BLOG | MARCH 5, 2024

10 Leadership Principles from Women in the C-Suite

BLOG | MARCH 5, 2024

10 Leadership Principles from Women in the C-Suite

We recently asked influential women leaders from the world’s most successful organizations to share the leadership principles they live by. Learn what guides their success, and read what 10 of them had to say.
BLOG | FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Three Key Themes for CDAOs in 2024

BLOG | FEBRUARY 13, 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.