(Europe) We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Zimmer to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. Zimmer is Chief Data Officer of Zurich Germany. He is responsible for all data-related topics and drives data-driven change within his organization. He mentions ‘trust’ as his biggest asset as CDO and is building bridges between business, IT, top executives, and governance functions (e.g. GDPR or Workers Council). He also plays a role in demystifying AI and ensuring reliable delivery in the data and AI space.

Prior to Zurich Germany, Zimmer was in consulting for 13 years and worked for organizations like Accenture and Deloitte, where he held roles like SAS Lead for Austria, Germany, and Switzerland as well as Insurance Lead for Technology Consulting.

Zimmer is a Fellow of TDWI Germany, a male ally of Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA), and a part of the working group for Ethical AI of the German Actuarial Society. He has published several books about Data and AI, is a public speaker, and a columnist.

As global thought leaders, CDO Magazine’s Editorial Board of top executives share their expert opinions and innovations in data and analytics. The board ensures that we champion the best companies, leaders, and insights that accelerate our community’s success. Members may serve as editorial writers, reviewers, content developers, and conference speakers.

The CDO Magazine community welcomes Michael Zimmer to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.