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Pondering AIChief Data Concerns with Heidi LanfordHeidi Lanford connects data to cocktails and campaigns while considering the nature of data disruption, getting from analytics to AI, and using data with confidence.Heidi studied mathematics and statistics and never looked back. Reflecting on analytics then and now, she confirms the appetite for data has never been higher. Yet adoption, momentum and focus remain evergreen barriers. Heidi issues a cocktail party challenge while discussing the core competencies of effective data leaders.Heidi believes data and CDOs are disruptive by nature. But this only matters if your business incentives are properly aligned. She revels...2024-07-0349 min
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | Data Function Cannot Be the Lone Driver of AI Use Cases — Former Fitch Group CDOHeidi Lanford, Former Chief Data Officer of Fitch Group, Inc. speaks with Amy Horowitz, VP of Data Governance Solution Sales at Informatica, about data literacy, AI ownership, aligning use cases with business goals, balancing data democratization with governance, and strategizing to rebrand data governance as an enabler and not a roadblock.2024-03-1411 min
CDO Magazine Podcast SeriesPODCAST | AI Can Simplify Data Management — Former Fitch Group CDOHeidi Lanford, Former Chief Data Officer of Fitch Group, Inc. speaks with Amy Horowitz, VP of Data Governance Solution Sales at Informatica, about embracing AI in data management space, measuring data and analytics value, the need for a C-Suite level dashboard, and tips for value delivery.2024-02-2610 min
C-Suite Sales & Marketing PerspectivesKey Data Officer Insights for Empowering B2B CMOsHeidi Lanford is a Chief Data Officer with extensive experience in leveraging data and analytics to solve complex business problems. In this interview, she discusses the importance of data in the growth and success of B2B companies. She emphasizes that data is everywhere and that leveraging it effectively is crucial for making informed decisions, building new products, and engaging with customers. Lanford highlights the role of data in digital transformation and explains how it is the driving force behind business processes and decision-making. She also explores the benefits of data internally, with partners, and in marketing and sales.2023-08-2026 min
The Data ChiefFitch Group’s Heidi Lanford on Finding a Voice in the C-Suite and Improving Data LiteracyHow has the Chief Data Officer role changed? Heidi Lanford, CDO of Fitch Group, shares that “it’s gone from stewarding and protecting data to monetization of data.” She explains how CDOs can be effective by working together with other company leaders and communicating simply. Learn from Heidi why there can be great career value in being willing to be uncomfortable.Tune in to learn: How does Heidi work with the leadership team? (10:03) How does Heidi suggest CDOs communicate to CEOs?(13:05) How can a CDO work with the technology side to update the tech stack? (18:58) How is Heidi h...2022-05-1849 min
SALT TalksData Discovery to Data Intelligence | #𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐍𝐘Data Discovery to Data Intelligence with Heidi Lanford, Chief Data Officer, Fitch Group. Thomas J. Lee, Managing Partner & Head of Research, Fundstrat Global Advisors. Charles Poliacof, Chief Executive Officer, Knoema.Moderated by Marc Lopresti, Co-Founder, BattleFin.—————————————————————— Watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SALTTube/videosFor podcast transcripts and show notes, visit https://salt.org/salt-ny-librarySALT New York is a global thought leadership and networking forum at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy. Over the course of three days, leading investors, creators and thinkers will take the stage in support of SA...2021-10-1429 min
Data Science LeadersThe 3 Biggest Jobs of Any Chief Data Officer (Heidi Lanford, Chief Data Officer, Fitch Group)As more organizations recognize the power of data to transform their decision making (or for it to become a product in its own right), the role of the Chief Data Officer has become critical.So what are the biggest challenges facing every good CDO? And where do data science teams intersect with that work?In this episode, Dave Cole is joined by Heidi Lanford, Chief Data Officer at Fitch Group, to discuss strategies for cultivating partnerships between data science leaders and the Chief Data Officer.They also explored questions such as:What is the role...2021-06-2243 min