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PODCAST | Why M&T Bank’s CDO Refuses Long Roadmaps and Short-Term Theater

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Written by: CDO Magazine Bureau

Updated 1:00 PM UTC, Fri December 26, 2025

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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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