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JOIN US LIVE THURSDAY - APRIL 16, 2026

Community Call for COOs: Leading Change from the COO Seat with Pzena & Marshfield 

An interactive discussion board for modern asset management leaders navigating operational transformation.

 4:00 PM EST | VIRTUAL via. ZOOM

ABOUT THE VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE

This online session is tailored for Chief Data Officers (CDOs) and leaders in Health and Life Sciences (HLS) organizations, focusing on the strategic integration and application of next-generation generative AI solutions, particularly leveraging Microsoft AI and other Generative AI technologies. The session aims to provide CDOs with deep insights into how these advanced GenAI tools and technologies can be effectively utilized to drive innovation, enhance data management, and improve decision-making processes across different functions in Healthcare and Lifesciences organizations.

Key highlights of the session include:

  1. Strategic Role of AI in HLS Data Management: Exploring the evolving role of generative AI in data-centric strategies and how CDOs can leverage these tools for enhanced data analysis, management, and governance.
  1. Microsoft AI for HLS Innovation: Detailed insights into the capabilities of Microsoft AI technologies and their specific applications in HLS, focusing on data integration, predictive analytics, and personalized healthcare solutions.
  1. Case Studies and Success Stories: Discussing real-world examples where HLS organizations have successfully implemented Microsoft AI solutions, emphasizing the strategic decisions and outcomes relevant to CDOs.
  1. Navigating Ethical and Regulatory Landscapes: Guidance on addressing ethical considerations, data privacy, and regulatory compliance challenges inherent in AI implementations in healthcare.
  2. Future Trends and Leadership Strategies: Examining upcoming trends in AI and data science, and providing strategic recommendations for CDOs to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving needs across HLS

SPEAKERS INCLUDE

Jarron Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Marshfield Associates

Jarron Smith

COO

Marshfield Associates

Evan Fire, Managing Principal, Chief Operating Officer, Pzena Investment Management

Evan Fire

COO

Pzena Investment Management

Lauren Manchester, RVP of Sales, Ridgeline

Lauren Manchester

VP, Regional Sales

Ridgeline

Register: Live Interactive Access

Operational excellence in asset management doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built through alignment, visibility, and modern infrastructure that supports scale.

As firms navigate increasing complexity across front, middle, and back office operations, COOs are rethinking how technology can drive efficiency without adding operational risk. That’s why leading asset managers are modernizing their AssetOps strategy — consolidating systems, improving data transparency, and enabling real-time decision-making.

Register to gain access to the interactive Ridgeline webinar where we'll cover:

  • How modern cloud-native platforms are reducing operational friction across the investment lifecycle

  • Strategies for breaking down silos between accounting, reporting, compliance, and investor communications

  • Ways to improve transparency, control, and scalability without increasing headcount

  • How forward-thinking COOs are future-proofing operations to support growth, new products, and evolving regulatory demands

In Partnership with:

Ridgeline
 

About Ridgeline

The first front-to-back system of record with embedded AI, Ridgeline empowers firms to grow by automating complexity, accelerating collaboration, and delivering tailored client experiences at scale  — without added headcount or risk. Learn more at https://www.ridgelineapps.com/.