
New York CDAO Community
Executive Summit
December 2, 2025 | Convene at 360 Madison
December 2, 2025
Convene at 360 Madison
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with New York's top CDAOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today:
Scaling AI While Defining and Delivering Value
Fostering Data-Driven Decision-Making and Data Literacy Across the Organization
Ensuring Trust and Reliability in Data
New York CDAO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Andrew Foster
M&T Bank
Chief Data Officer

Eric Hirschhorn
BNY
Chief Data Officer

Glenn Hofmann
MetLife
Chief Data & Analytics Officer

Kyle Pudenz
Cencora
SVP, Enterprise Data & Analytics

Andrew Reiskind
Mastercard
CDO

Gaurav Shah
Sanofi
Global Head of Data and AI

Kendell Timmers
CNN
SVP, Head of Data Analytics, Science & Insights

Jim Young
AIG
Global Chief Data Officer

David Zimmerman
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Americas
What to Expect
Agenda
Executive Boardroom Sessions
Unlocking AI Agility with Trusted Data
AI at scale demands more than data access—it requires explainability, interoperability and continuous innovation. Regional leaders now face the challenge of building resilient, future-ready data foundations that empower responsible AI and accelerate digital transformation.
In this roundtable, data leaders will explore:
- Operationalizing semantic layers for AI-ready data products
- Balancing latency, trust, and performance at scale
- Embedding governance and explainability into core data foundations
From Gridlock to Greenlight — CDAO Strategies to Power Bold Decisions
Data sits at the heart of enterprise growth and innovation, and CDAOs are uniquely positioned to bring together people, processes, and technology to unlock AI’s true potential. Let’s share real-world approaches for building a fast, flexible, and trustworthy data ecosystem that gives leaders the confidence to make bold decisions and deliver business value.
Join this session to discuss:
- Streamlining data integration and governance for operational efficiency
- Empowering teams with contextualized, accessible data for smarter outcomes
- Fostering a culture of innovation by aligning leadership and technology priorities
Keynote Sessions
Future-Proofing Your AI Strategy
Don’t just react—lead your organization into the future. As AI rapidly evolves from traditional models to generative and agentic technologies, organizations face new goals and heightened expectations. Pfizer’s first Chief AI and Analytics Officer shares how to overcome adoption barriers and implementation challenges to establish robust standards, align initiatives, and drive operational efficiency.
Join this session to discover how to:
- Build a future-ready data and AI culture
- Scale AI through a connected, enterprise-first strategy
- Navigate AI complexity with strategic focus
Brewing Success Through Partnership
Data, analytics, information and technology fuel today’s most critical business decisions. So, it should not be a surprise that 43% of heads of data and analytics ranked the relationship with their CIO the most important in a 2024 Gartner poll. The division of responsibilities will vary, but a strong alliance can ignite transformative growth.
This keynote conversation will cover:
- Creating a blueprint for partnership success
- Driving impact with data
- Being at the forefront of change in your organization
Breakout Session
Trustworthy AI — A Blueprint for Ethical and Reliable Intelligence
In today’s fast-evolving AI landscape, trust is essential. CDAOs must build a reliable AI framework that upholds ethical, legal and business standards. Promoting accountability and continuous learning positions AI as a trusted driver of innovation and decision making.
Join this session as Matt Griffiths, Vice President, CDO, Stanley Black & Decker shares ways to:
- Build trust into your technology stack
- Outline a path to ensure framework scalability
- Foster organizational culture for data literacy
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the New York CDAO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Convene at 360 MadisonHotels Nearby
16 E 46th St
New York, NY 10017
Distance from venue - .1 mile
Club Quarters, Times Square Midtown
40 W 45th St
New York, NY 10036
Distance from venue - .2 mile
45 West 44th Street
10036 New York City
Distance from venue - .2 mile
Parking:
Public transit or rideshare services are encouraged due to minimal availability for parking in the area. Please see below for options:
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1133 6th Ave New York,
NY 10036212.398.0464
Manhattan Parking
120 W 45th St. New York,
NY 10036
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