What happens when the Chief Data Officer (CDO) of a global financial giant meets the CDO shaping the pulse of the entertainment world?

You get a story the entire data universe will be talking about.

At CDO Magazine’s New York Leadership Summit on November 20, the fireside conversation — “A Tale of Two CDOs” — will unite CDOs Andrew Reiskind (Mastercard), and André Michel Vargas, (Creative Artists Agency), for an unprecedented conversation on how data drives the world’s most influential brands.

In one corner is global finance — where trust, precision, and risk modeling define every move. In the other is pop culture — where data turns fandom into foresight and creativity into currency.

From payments to premieres, from machine-learning models to media moments, this fireside chat will dive deep into:

• How data drives influence, innovation, trust, and transformation across two powerhouse brands.
• The striking contrasts and surprising parallels between payments and pop culture, revealing how intelligence is built, shared, and scaled.
• A rare behind-the-scenes look at how data truly moves inside companies that move the world — smart, surprising, and full of insight.

Expect revelations. Expect plot twists. Expect to leave with a fresh perspective on what it means to lead data at scale.

Why this keynote is unlike any other

This isn’t just another session — it’s the marquee conversation at the Summit. “A Tale of Two CDOs” captures the full spectrum of data leadership: from algorithmic precision to storytelling power. Whether you’re driving transformation in finance, healthcare, media, retail, or government, this dialogue will redefine how you think about your own data strategy.

The session is part of a full day featuring exclusive panels, executive networking, and real-world insights on AI governance, data monetization, and trusted innovation — all designed to help leaders turn ideas into measurable business impact.

“Our New York Leadership Summit is where the world’s most influential data and AI leaders connect to shape what’s next,” says Gerri Caveness, Global Events Manager, CDO Magazine. “The keynote, A Tale of Two CDOs, embodies everything this event stands for — intelligence, creativity, and the human side of data-driven leadership. You’ll want to be in the room for this one.”

Executives from Wells Fargo, Merck, TD Bank, American Express,, Citi, PepsiCo, JPMorganChase, Mastercard, and New York Life, will be among the many leaders joining the summit. Be part of a powerful gathering of senior data, analytics, and AI executives from Fortune 1000 companies — a full day of bold insights, high-value connections, and actionable strategies to accelerate data-driven transformation.