Press Release - Susan Doniz Appointed as IPIE Trustee

March 17, 2025 – Zürich, Switzerland – The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan Doniz, Chief Information & Data Officer for The Walt Disney Company, to its Foundation Board of Trustees. Doniz brings over 25 years of expertise in digital transformation, technology innovation, and global leadership, with a deep commitment to enhancing the integrity of today’s information ecosystem.

Susan Doniz

Doniz has had an over 25-year career as a Chief of Data, Digital, and Technology, leading Fortune 50 companies' digital & data transformation, cyber, and analytics. She has been recognized globally as an industry expert leveraging technology and data to create  growth and better serve customers and employees, from Forbes Top 100 to lecturer and advisor to global institutions such as MIT, Carnegie Mellon, Virginia Tech, and Cambridge.

Her global experience spans roles across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, bringing a rich international perspective to her work. With roots in Argentina, Doniz’s cultural background and fluency in English, French, and Spanish have been central to her success managing complex, global organizations.

Commenting on her appointment, Doniz said:

As someone who values cross-cultural collaboration and the power of language in shaping how we engage with information, I am pleased to be able to contribute to the advancement of the IPIE's vital mission at this critical moment for the global information landscape. Responsible AI and promoting transparency is essential in our interconnected world.

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A Board Fitting for the Challenges Ahead

Sheldon Himelfarb, Chair of the IPIE's Foundation Board of Trustees, welcomed Doniz, saying:

We are thrilled to have Susan Doniz join the IPIE Board. Her extensive leadership experience combined with her forward-thinking approach to technology, ethical AI and data governance will greatly enrich our efforts. Having a leader of Susan’s caliber join us from the private sector is especially significant as we seek to tackle the critical challenges of information integrity. Her deep understanding of how technology drives both business strategy and societal change will be instrumental in shaping the IPIE’s efforts to ensure that information remains transparent, trustworthy, and resilient in an increasingly digital world.

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More about the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE):

• About Susan Doniz and the full membership of the Foundation Board of Trustees;

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• Most recent scientific research outputs from the IPIE.

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About the IPIE 

The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) is an independent and global science organization providing scientific knowledge about the health of the world's information environment. Based in Switzerland, the IPIE offers policymakers, industry, and civil society actionable scientific assessments about threats to the information environment, including AI bias, algorithmic manipulation, and disinformation. The IPIE is the only scientific body systematically organizing, evaluating, and elevating research with the broad aim of improving the global information environment. Hundreds of researchers worldwide contribute to the IPIE's reports.

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