Data governance
Data governanceField notes from the rooms where enterprise AI gets decidedNext room: Singapore & New York · 13 Nov 2026
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental AffairsEnergy & Utilities · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Speaker · CDO Vision Boston 2026
Meghan Barrett Welch
Chief Data Officer at Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
1Rooms joined
1Sessions on stage
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LinkedInBoston, Massachusetts, United States
On their agenda
Three priorities, mapped against profiled leaders
AI strategy59%Digital transformation53%Operational efficiency48%Analytics & decisions38%Talent & culture36%Growth & partnerships31%Data platforms28%Data governance26%Customer experience21%
In the room
Boston, 26 Jun 2026
ET · Panel
Beyond the Business Case: When Does AI Investment Actually Pay Off?
Every senior leader is under pressure to show that AI spend translates to business value, but the path from investment to measurable outcomes is rarely linear. This panel brings together executives to share unfiltered perspectives on how they are defining, measuring, and communicating success for AI at the enterprise level, holding their organisations accountable to results, and making the tough call on when to double down, pivot, or walk away. From navigating board expectations and financial scrutiny to recalibrating strategy when pilots don't deliver, panelists will discuss what it genuinely takes to turn AI ambition into sustained competitive advantage. This is not a conversation about technology. It is about leadership, accountability, and the strategic choices that separate AI leaders from AI laggards
Shared the stage with
Vikas SachdevaChief Information Officer, HealthDrive Corporation
Maria LaverghettaChief Data Intelligence Officer, Wordcom
Victor S.Y. LoSenior Vice President, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Workplace Investing, Fidelity Investments
Dr. Katia WalshAI Lead, Apollo Portfolio Performance Solutions, Apollo Global Management
Working on now
Improving data frameworks at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, aiming to bridge the gap between environmental policy and effective data utilization to enhance public service outcomes
About
Meghan Barrett Welch is an accomplished Chief Data Officer with extensive experience in data strategy and program management within federal government frameworks. Currently based in Boston, Massachusetts, she helms initiatives at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, promoting efficient and accountable data-driven decision-making. Recognized for her leadership skills, Meghan has successfully navigated complex projects that require collaboration across governmental agencies, enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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Talks about
- 01Role of chief data officers in state governance
- 02Enhancing data management in environmental agencies
- 03Leadership development contributions at Tabor Academy
- 04Data impact on public policy in energy and environment
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