
Media for 2025
Stella Cabrera is a recognized voice in the fields of data strategy, risk management, and responsible AI. She has spoken at global industry conferences, hosted executive roundtables, and co-authored influential white papers alongside leading regulators and institutions. Her thought leadership consistently bridges the gap between innovation and governance, helping shape the future of data and risk across financial services and beyond.

Germany’s data and analytics landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by stringent regulations, ambitious sustainability goals, and the relentless pace of technological innovation. At CDAO Germany 2025, join a community of forward-thinking leaders tackling these challenges head-on with practical strategies and fresh ideas tailored to the German market.
Event Chaired by Stella Cabrera

Top Chief Risk Officers in the insurance sector to discuss emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry best practices:
Speakers:
🎤 Tom Murphy, CRO – Sun Life Financial
🎤 Rachel Li, FSA, Chief Actuary & CRO – RBC Insurance
🎤 Kenneth Dai, Canadian CRO – Manulife Financial
🎤 Iain Wright, Canadian CRO – Canada Life
Moderated by Stella Cabrera
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RMA Toronto | CRO Panel Discussion
Senior Risk Leaders from Canada’s top financial institutions as they discuss current trends and hot topics in the Canadian marketplace. The event will not only offer insights into how the financial institutions view the Risk landscape but also offers attendees the opportunity to network with industry leaders, professionals and Risk management peers.
Panelist included:
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Graeme Hepworth, Chief Risk Officer, RBC
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Frank Guse, Chief Risk Officer, CIBC
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Marlene Lenarduzzi, Chief Risk Officer, Equitable Bank
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Piyush Agrawal, Chief Risk Officer, BMO
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Shannon McGinnis, Deputy Chief Risk Officer, Scotiabank
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Paul Cunha, Head of Global Non-Financial Risk, TD
Opening and Closing Remarks by Stella Cabrera
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2 days filled with conversations on Leveraging Generative AI to Transform Your Data and Analytics Strategy to Deliver Enhanced Business Innovation
Chaired by Stella Cabrera

“Governance isn’t the blocker to AI — it’s the enabler.”
In the debut issue of FinScale, Stella Cabrera shares what she heard firsthand from data, risk, and AI leaders at CDAO Canada.
From culture and compliance to model validation and trust — the future of AI depends on how well it’s governed.

Data underpins every aspect of a financial institution’s operations. Disruptions to data availability, integrity, and confidentiality can impede the delivery of critical services, trigger regulatory non-compliance, and cause reputational damage.