In this episode of The Data Storytellers Podcast, we reconnect with Juan Gorricho—former Chief Data Officer at Disney Credit Union and senior data leader at Visa and TD Bank. Juan shares what he’s learned across two decades leading data strategy in some of the world’s most recognized organizations.We discuss the rise of AI-washing, how to lead with impact amid transformation, and the leadership principles that matter most—like stakeholder trust, organizational readiness, and building a culture that attracts top talent.Connect with us:Website: The Data StorytellersLinkedIn: The Data StorytellersSpotify: The Data Storytellers PodcastYouTube: The Data Storytellers ChannelApple Podcast: Listen on AppleTimestamps:00:00 – Welcome back Juan Gorricho: From Visa to TD and beyond01:57 – What’s exciting about AI right now? Cutting through the noise04:28 – Why is everything labeled “AI”? Understanding AI-washing08:57 – Capital deployment, FOMO, and false promises in the AI boom10:52 – The real readiness challenge: People, processes, and data14:29 – Balancing urgency with realism: Data leaders in the AI age17:13 – How talent expectations are evolving in data teams21:13 – Early lessons from working with the UN and city government26:47 – From tech to operations: Building trust and data solutions at Disney32:11 – Forecasting Frozen: Data stories from retail at scale35:00 – MagicBands, privacy, and doing data right at Disney38:05 – Lessons in stakeholder engagement and change management43:11 – Building the data experience at Visa50:58 – Leading TD’s U.S. data transformation and cloud migration56:23 – What’s next: Using GenAI to accelerate real business value1:00:23 – Juan’s career playbook: Trust, empathy, and continuous learning1:08:53 – Final thoughts and what’s ahead

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