CDO Matters Podcast CDO Matters Ep. 69 | Leading a Data Function: Europe vs. USA
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Feb 10, 2025 Samir Sharma, CEO of DataZoom, dives into the cultural and regulatory chasms between Europe and the US that shape global data leadership. The conversation highlights the de-regulatory trends in the US against Europe's tightening regulations, particularly concerning ESG issues. Samir emphasizes how data leaders can turn these challenges into innovation opportunities. They also discuss the evolving accountability of CIOs regarding AI, underlining the crucial interplay of compliance, transparency, and ethical sourcing in today's data landscape.
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The Flower Show Meeting
- Malcolm Hawker and Samir Sharma first met in person at Sloan Square, London, near the Chelsea Flower Show.
- They jokingly refer to this meeting as their "first date."
European Conservatism in Data and Analytics
- European companies prioritize consensus-building, which can lead to slower adoption of innovations.
- This cautious approach explains the 2-3 year lag observed in data and analytics adoption compared to the US.
Federated Operating Models
- Large companies are adopting more federated operating models, pushing decision-making to functional units.
- This approach allows for greater flexibility and speed but can also introduce inefficiencies.