Data Governance Leadership Meeting

Join the ANA’s Data Excellence & Privacy Practice for The Data Governance Leadership Committee Meeting

The DGLC helps marketers and data leaders navigate the fast-changing world of data, technology, and AI governance. It promotes brand growth and marketing excellence through responsible data and AI use, consumer trust, and privacy protection using practical guidance and real-world case studies.

Welcome & Introductions (11:00am-11:20am ET)
Tina Jordan, Vice President, Data Excellence & Privacy, Association of National Advertisers
Joan FitzGerald, Vice President, Data & Excellence & Privacy, ANA

I.  RESPONSIBLE DATA & AI: A NEW ADVANTAGE FOR MODERN (11:20 am – 11:50 am)

As consumers grow more discerning about how their data is used, brands have an opportunity -not a burden- to lead with responsibility. In this session, Biju Mukund, Global Head of Data Governance & Privacy at Unilever, explores how transparent, ethical approaches to data and AI can strengthen trust, differentiate brands, and unlock smarter innovation. Learn how responsible practices can become a strategic asset in today’s dynamic digital ecosystem.

Speaker:
Biju Mukund, Global Head of Data Governance & Privacy, Unilever

II.  FUTURE VOICES IN DATA ETHICS: INSIGHTS FROM THE 10TH ANNUAL ISENBERG ETHICS COMPETITION (11:50 am – 12:20 pm)

As data, AI, and advanced targeting capabilities continue to reshape marketing, ethical decision-making has never been more critical. In this special session, winners of the 10th Annual Isenberg Ethics Competition will present their award-winning analysis on one of today’s most pressing ethical challenges in data-driven marketing.

Developed by students from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the competition challenges future business leaders to evaluate real-world marketing and data governance dilemmas through an ethical, regulatory, and operational lens. During this presentation, the winning teams will share:
• Their analysis of the ethical challenge presented in this year’s competition
• How organizations can balance innovation, consumer trust, and responsible data use
• Recommendations for marketers navigating privacy, AI, and data governance in practice

This session offers a unique opportunity for committee members to hear fresh thinking from emerging talent while reinforcing the industry’s commitment to responsible data stewardship.

III. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION & CLOSING REMARKS (12:20 PM – 12:50 PM)

V. JOIN US FOR A SNACK WEBINAR WITH OSANO (1PM – 1:30 PM)
Please join us at 1 pm for ANA’s Featured Snack Webinar Series. To register please visit the landing page:
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