Data Governance and AI Strategy: Building Sustainable Foundations with Willem Koenders of ZS
December 4, 2024
In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Marc Leh is joined by Willem Koenders, Global Leader in Data Strategy at ZS, to discuss the critical intersection of data governance and AI innovation. Willem shares insights on building sustainable data foundations, transforming organizational capabilities, and balancing innovation with responsible AI deployment.
Willem Koenders brings his extensive experience in data strategy and governance to explore the evolving landscape of AI implementation across organizations. Drawing from his background at major financial institutions and his current role at ZS, Willem discusses how companies can effectively bridge the gap between data management and AI innovation.
Throughout the conversation, Willem emphasizes the importance of foundational data capabilities in enabling successful AI initiatives. He highlights how organizations often spend 60-70% of their time wrangling data, and proposes practical solutions for streamlining these processes while maintaining robust governance frameworks.
The discussion also delves into international perspectives on data privacy and governance, examining how cultural differences impact AI implementation across regions. Willem shares valuable insights on building sustainable governance models that can adapt to rapidly evolving AI technologies while maintaining essential controls and oversight.
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