Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Officer At Databricks on AI Governance, Data Culture & Leading With P

In this episode of Discover Dialogues, Robin Sutara, Field Chief Data Officer at Databricks, shares her insights on bridging the gap between ambitious data goals and real-world AI execution. Drawing on over two decades of experience at Microsoft, Databricks, and across the global data ecosystem, she explores how organizations can move beyond buzzwords to build trustworthy, governable, and people-centered AI systems. Robin emphasizes leadership, governance, and cultural change—debunking the myth of “perfect data,” addressing fear-driven resistance, and highlighting why data literacy, empathy, and DEI are critical for success. Her perspective offers CDOs, CIOs, and transformation leaders practical strategies to align data, AI, and culture for long-term enterprise value.