CDO Magazine just released its latest research report, “CDO Strategies to Unlock Value in the Agentic AI Era,” a comprehensive blueprint designed to help Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and enterprise leaders navigate the shift from experimental AI pilots to enterprise-scale, value-driven adoption.

Produced in partnership with Informatica, the report provides actionable insights on building AI-ready foundations, automating governance, and preparing organizations for the coming wave of agentic AI. Featuring perspectives from data and AI executives at leading enterprises including PepsiCo, Takeda, Toyota, Adobe, AstraZeneca, and RS Group, the report highlights how governance and readiness drive measurable business outcomes.

“AI is no longer just about exploration — it’s about execution. CDOs who align governance, data readiness, and business priorities are the ones who will lead this next wave of transformation,” says Bill Gannon, EVP and General Manager of CDO Magazine. “This report gives data leaders a roadmap to scale AI with trust and purpose, while positioning their organizations to capitalize on agentic AI’s potential.”

Key insights from the report

• AI governance as the foundation for value: Integrated data and AI governance frameworks accelerate adoption, build trust, and reduce risk, enabling AI to scale responsibly across the enterprise.
• Automation for trust at scale: AI-powered governance tools turn governance from a reactive checkpoint into an always-on capability for monitoring quality, bias, compliance, and lineage.
• Readiness beyond technology: Successful leaders build scalable data foundations, streamline architectures, and cultivate organizational agility to unlock real business impact.
• From generative to agentic AI: Enterprises are moving beyond GenAI’s creative outputs to agentic AI’s autonomous execution, with early use cases emerging in manufacturing, customer service, regulatory compliance, and more.
• The CDO’s Playbook for Purpose-Driven AI: A practical framework for aligning AI initiatives to business value, embedding trust, and measuring impact across efficiency, growth, risk, and innovation.

Why this report matters:

As enterprises race to embed AI into their operations, the need for disciplined, value-focused adoption has never been greater. The report not only addresses the foundational elements required for trusted AI but also prepares organizations to navigate the opportunities — and governance challenges — of agentic AI.

By combining real-world case studies, executive perspectives, and actionable guidance, “CDO Strategies to Unlock Value in the Agentic AI Era” serves as a definitive resource for CDOs and their teams.