Leading privacy in a moment of change

In this first episode of Transcend's CPO Roundtable Transcend's Field CPO Ron De Jesus sits down with three industry leaders each with a unique perspective on this moment—where data is a strategic asset, AI is reshaping everything, and trust is the currency that matters most.

• Brandon Kerstens, VP, AGC & Chief Privacy Officer, Match Group
• Adaora Amankwah, Global Director, Data Privacy & DPO, Yum! Brands
• Kelly Peterson, Chief Privacy Officer, Grindr

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Designed for CPOs and privacy professionals, CPO Roundtable delivers unfiltered insights into the mindset, motivations, and real-world experiences that are challenging traditional paradigms and inspiring a new era of privacy leadership.

Read more on what inspired the series, and stay tuned for more episodes soon.

In this episode of Transcend Field Trips, Ron speaks with Felicien Vallet, Head of AI at the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).

They cover the top risks to individuals engaging with AI, the complexities of respecting data minimization, model training, and what’s next on the CNIL’s roadmap.

In the second installment of this two-part episode of Transcend Field Trips, Ron De Jesus continues his conversation with Max Schrems—Austrian activist, lawyer, and author and Honorary Chair of noyb.

They discuss the fragmented enforcement of privacy rights across Europe and the US, government and commercial surveillance, and the differences in how data protection is approached in both regions. They also discussed Max’s position on "pay-or-okay" data tracking, dark patterns, and the inconsistent regulation of privacy practices.