More from this series:
- Ethics, Privacy, and Policy: Building Trust Through Governance
- Leading Data: Voices from the Frontlines of Governance
- 2026 Wrap-Up: What We Learned and Where We’re Headed
- Governance as a Business Enabler: Driving ROI and Innovation
- AI Meets Governance: Ethics, Oversight, and Automation
- Governance at Scale: Lessons from the Enterprise Frontlines
About the Webinar
Governance leaders often have the right data and still lose the room. This panel gets at why: technical accuracy does not automatically translate into stakeholder buy-in. Mark Horseman moderates a conversation with three storytelling experts who have each built careers on closing that gap. Expect a candid discussion of what makes stories land, drawn from the panelists’ own experience.
About the Speakers
Mark is a Data Management Professional and CDMP Practitioner with over 20 years of experience and acts as the Data Evangelist for DATAVERSITY. Mark moved into Data Quality, Master Data Management, and Data Governance early in his career and has been working extensively in data management since the early 2000’s. Previous to his work at DATAVERSITY, Mark led Information Management initiatives in both private and public sector organizations.
Ajay Mathur is a global keynote speaker, podcaster, and data management expert who specializes in connecting with technical audiences through the power of story. He is consistently recognized as a top-rated speaker for his engaging approach. Drawing on over two decades of enterprise experience, Ajay transforms complex data into engaging narratives, bridging the gap between technical metrics and human understanding. His mission is to ensure that vital governance messages are never left unheard, equipping leaders with the frameworks to guarantee their insights are retained and acted upon.
Scott Taylor, The Data Whisperer, is a sought-after keynote speaker and content creator who champions the strategic business value of enterprise data management. Known for focusing on the “strategic WHY” over the “technical HOW,” Scott helps data leaders build business-accessible narratives that secure executive funding and organization-wide support. Recognized by Dataversity, DataIQ, and CDO Magazine as one of the industry’s top communicators, Scott brings data management to life through keynotes, podcasts, videos, and even puppet shows. He is the author of TELLING YOUR DATA STORY – Data Storytelling for Data Management, and resides in Black Rock, CT where he enjoys kayaking, juggling clubs, and blowing square bubbles.
Where Online Conversations Become Real-World Connections
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