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PODCAST | Why M&T Bank’s CDO Refuses Long Roadmaps and Short-Term Theater
Written by: CDO Magazine
Updated 8:00 AM EST, December 26, 2025
Andrew Foster, Chief Data Officer at M&T Bank, continues his conversation with Parker Thompson, Regional VP and General Manager, East at Denodo.
Moving beyond strategy, this discussion dives into execution. Foster shares how M&T Bank operationalizes data and AI across a 23,000-employee organization through federated stewardship, disciplined governance, and realistic planning horizons.
Hear insights on:
- Building credibility through delivery, not promises
- Why well-governed data is foundational to AI readiness
- How to pace organizational change without disruption
- Measuring value and sustaining momentum beyond initial wins
A must-listen for CDOs and senior leaders focused on turning data and AI ambition into measurable results.
Listen to part 1 here: [Link to first article]
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