In this powerful episode of AI Trust Talks, host Emma Johnson sits down with Ami Cosgrove, a trailblazing leader in data transformation and former Chief Data Officer at PwC Middle East. With nearly two decades of experience shaping data governance, digital trust and AI strategy, Ami shares her unconventional journey into the world of data leadership from digital transformation consultant to one of the regions most influential voices in responsible AI.Ami opens up about how her career was not a straight path but a series of open doors taken with energy, curiosity and purpose. She reflects on the evolving role of the Chief Data Officer from defensive compliance to strategic enabler and why trust, governance and ethics must be at the heart of every data and AI initiative.You will hear candid insights on:• What a real day looks like for a CDO• The silent risks that keep leaders awake at night hint it is not just cyberattacks• How to build a data governance framework that empowers not restricts• Why AI must be culturally aware especially in the fast moving Middle East landscape• The critical importance of diversity, inclusion and human centered leadership in tech• And how kindness, curiosity and lifelong learning are her true superpowersWhether you are an aspiring data leader, a seasoned executive or simply curious about the human side of AI, this conversation is a masterclass in leading with integrity, empathy and impact.Subscribe to AI Trust Talks for more honest conversations about ethics, innovation and the future of technology.If you haven’t already, explore our previous episodes to hear from other leading voices on data ethics, AI governance, digital trust, and inclusive tech leadership.Learn more:
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