(US and Canada) We are pleased to welcome Diane Schmidt, Ph.D., to CDO Magazine’s Global Editorial Board. Schmidt is the Corporate Chief Data officer at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). She is responsible for implementing a corporate data strategy, enterprise data policy framework, business data processes, and associated tools to transform and improve behaviors in support of a mature, data-driven culture within corporate functions.

Schmidt has more than 25 years of experience in data management with a proven record of success in developing governance, operations, technology, analytics, and transformation programs. Before joining LSEG in June 2018 as the Head of Enterprise Data Governance, Schmidt was a managing director with a data management and architecture consultancy, a director at the Department of Treasury Office of Financial Research, and the Chief Data Officer at Freddie Mac. 

She earned a doctorate in computer and information sciences, focusing on Information quality, and a  Master of Science in Information Management. Schmidt is an active member of numerous data management industry forums, including board memberships with the Enterprise Data Management Council and the Arkansas National Science Foundation.

She has frequently received recognition for her business achievements, including a University Dissertation Research Award and CDO Magazine’s Global Data Power Women list. Schmidt was also named Exchange Person of the Year by Waters Technology.  

As global thought leaders, CDO Magazine’s Editorial Board of top executives shares 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 Diane Schmidt to our growing Global Editorial Board membership.