Transcend Field Trips

S1, E7 - Inside the Privacy–Security Partnership with Transcend CISO in Residence Aimee Cardwell

In this episode of Transcend Field Trips, Ron De Jesus sits down with Aimee Cardwell, Transcend’s Chief Information Security Officer in Residence and former CISO at UnitedHealth Group, to explore the powerful intersection of privacy and security leadership. Together, they unpack the CPO–CISO partnership—where tension meets trust—and how aligning these two disciplines can transform compliance, risk management, and innovation across the enterprise. Listen to learn: How privacy and security teams can move from parallel tracks to true partnership What makes collaboration between CPOs and CISOs succeed—or stall Why data minimization is a shared cornerstone of both security and privacy How to approach AI governance and emerging risk together 🎥 Subscribe to ‪@transcend_io‬ for more Field Trips—candid, peer-to-peer conversations with global privacy and security leaders redefining the future of trust, technology, and governance. 👉 Learn more at https://transcend.io 👉 Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/hKVyhK40Cls Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Meet Aimee Cardwell, Transcend’s CISO in Residence 01:37 The CPO–CISO partnership: tension and trust 03:47 Aligning privacy and security goals 05:13 Why data minimization matters for both teams 06:21 Balancing AI innovation and governance 07:53 Managing risk together 11:30 Vendor management and M&A transactions 15:04 Breaking the “Department of No” stigma 15:37 Who owns AI governance? 19:25 Advice for privacy and security leaders

S1, E6 - Leadership Lessons from Verizon’s Chief Privacy Officer, Sue Vinci

In this episode of Transcend Field Trips, Ron De Jesus sits down with Sue Vinci, Chief Privacy Officer at Verizon, to explore what it takes to lead privacy at scale in one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies. With more than two decades of experience in privacy and compliance, Sue shares candid lessons on leadership, trust, and the evolving role of the CPO—from managing complex regulations to shaping company culture. Watch to learn: What quality makes or breaks a CPO in the boardroom How to earn credibility across the enterprise The mindset needed to lead through constant change Why trust is privacy’s most powerful differentiator 🎥 Subscribe to our channel for more Field Trips, candid, peer-to-peer conversations with global privacy and data leaders redefining the future of trust, technology, and governance. 👉 Learn more at https://transcend.io

[Bonus episode] Next-Gen Voices | Meet the leaders redefining privacy, trust, and AI governance

What does the future of privacy look like? Who’s shaping it and why does it matter? In this full episode of Next-Gen Voices, our very own Ron De Jesus sits down with four bold, emerging leaders who are pushing the boundaries of privacy, AI governance, digital rights, and responsible innovation. These aren’t just rising voices—they’re helping redefine the values and systems that underpin our digital world. 🎙️ Featuring: Ron De Jesus - Field Chief Privacy Officer at Transcend  Shana Morgan - Global Head of AI / Privacy, L3Harris Technologies Jevan Hutson - Privacy & Security Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Melanie Selvadurai - Privacy Program Manager, Privacy Risk at TikTok Sonia S. Siddiqui - Founder and Partner at Tamarack Solutions LLC (ex-Kohler, ex-Coinbase) From civil rights to social media safety, identity to AI ethics—this candid conversation dives into the human side of privacy and the new generation of leadership behind it. 🔗 Learn more:  transcend.io/blog/next-gen-voices-full-episode 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to hear more from the future of privacy.

CPO Roundtable: What It Really Means to Be a CPO Today

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 Note: You can also watch this video directly on YouTube [https://youtu.be/rSCpbbEaSmI]. 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 [https://transcend.io/blog/cpo-roundtable-launch], and stay tuned for more episodes soon.

S1, E5 - Felicien Vallet, Head of AI at CNIL

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.