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CDO Matters Podcast

Malcolm Hawker

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led technology and business show focused on data leadership, governance, data products, and AI readiness, typically featuring senior data executives, consultants, and specialists in enterprise data strategy. Strong candidates include CDOs, data governance leaders, data product executives, knowledge-graph and AI experts, and advisors with substantial enterprise experience; booking difficulty is medium because the niche is specialized but the show regularly features credible industry professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 54

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

manasia.cobb@profisee.com

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Host

Malcolm Hawker - Former Gartner analyst and Chief Data Officer at Profisee who focuses on data leadership, governance, and helping organizations become more data-driven.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Senior data and technology executives, CDOs, data governance and data product leaders, enterprise AI or knowledge-graph specialists, consultants, founders, and subject-matter experts with substantial organizational or implementation experience.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a specialized data strategy, governance, analytics, or AI organization, Held senior executive or product leadership roles in enterprise technology or data-intensive industries, Developed recognized frameworks, implementations, or consulting practices in data management, Built expertise through major corporate leadership, advisory work, or expert-witness experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Nick Zervoudis - Data Product Management, Data Democratization, Customer Segmentation, Data Literacy, And Serving Human And Ai-agent Customers.

Donna Burbank - Data Governance, Business Literacy, Executive Communication, And Building Credibility With Business Leaders.

Andreas Blumauer - Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Technologies, Ai-ready Data, Metadata Standards, And The Relationship Between Master Data Management And Knowledge Graphs.

Jonathan Reeve - Data Products, Product Management For Data Functions, Customer Needs, Financial Data Assets, And Data Leadership Influence.

Mark Stouse - Corporate Liability, Data Quality, Legal And Reputational Risk, Fiduciary Duty, And The Implications Of AI For Data Leaders.

Recent Topics

Technology, Data Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Master Data Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
CDO Matters Podcast
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Why Every AI Decision Still Needs a Human's Name | CDO Matters Ep. 107

October 02, 2026

Companies are handing agents real decision-making authority. Almost none of them have figured out who's accountable when the agent gets it wrong.📌 In this episode:Why "the business owns the data" was never a real governance strategy and why AI autonomy makes that obviousThe case for formalizing data decision frameworks into agentic decision frameworks, RACI matrix and allWhy every automated decision still needs a human name in the "accountable" column, and what regulators are already demandin...

Why Data Teams Are a Tax on the Business | CDO Matters Ep. 106

September 18, 2026

Most data teams think they're too busy to slow down. The real problem is they're too busy taking orders to ever be seen as anything but a cost center.📌 In this episode:The real difference between a "product owner" and a "product manager" and why most data teams are stuck playing the formerWhy Nick Zervoudis argues data democratization isn't automatically good, using a peanut-butter-aisle analogy for customer segmentationThe vendor-funded origin story behind the entire "data literacy" movement...

The Business Already Gets Governance — Data Leaders Just Aren't Listening | CDO Matters Ep. 105

September 04, 2026

Executives at the World Economic Forum in Davos are asking for data governance but the data profession wasn't in the room to answer. The gap isn't the business's understanding. It's ours.📌 In this episode:Why Donna Burbank found business leaders, not data teams, driving governance conversations at Davos this yearThe flip from "data literacy" to "business literacy" and why the old term is judgmentalDonna's "Semantic Pedanticism Feedback Loop" and how jargon fights kill credibility in front of ...

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Frequently asked questions

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CDO Matters Podcast
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How do I get in touch with CDO Matters Podcast?

CDO Matters Podcast is hosted by Malcolm Hawker. Its publicly listed email is manasia.cobb@profisee.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for CDO Matters Podcast?

The publicly listed email for CDO Matters Podcast: manasia.cobb@profisee.com.

How many listeners does CDO Matters Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates CDO Matters Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for CDO Matters Podcast?

CDO Matters Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior data and technology executives, CDOs, data governance and data product leaders, enterprise AI or knowledge-graph specialists, consultants, founders, and subject-matter experts with substantial organizational or implementation experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a specialized data strategy, governance, analytics, or AI organization; Held senior executive or product leadership roles in enterprise technology or data-intensive industries; Developed recognized frameworks, implementations, or consulting practices in data management. Recent guests include Nick Zervoudis, Donna Burbank, and Andreas Blumauer.

How hard is it to get booked on CDO Matters Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does CDO Matters Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Data Management, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, and Master Data Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

manasia.cobb@profisee.com

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