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Inside the world of the Chief Data Officer

The chief data officer (CDO) is a crucial role for organizations looking to embrace digital transformation. While the role is relatively new to many organizations, and the value a CDO adds is widely acknowledged by business leadership, disparities between organizations mean that not all CDOs are set up for success. By embarking on this deep dive into the world of the CDO, we hope to shine a light on the value that the role adds to organizations that are looking to unlock the power of their data. We recently spoke to 51 CDOs across the U.S. to get their take on the role. Here’s what we learned!

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The chief data officer (CDO) is a crucial role for organizations looking to embrace digital transformation. While the role is relatively new to many organizations, the value a CDO adds is widely acknowledged by other C-level executives. In fact, 82% of CIOs believe there is a compelling case to hire a CDO in most organizations today.

Disparities between organizations, however, mean that not all CDOs are set up for success. Less than half of CDOs are given a clear remit or objective when they join an organization. In order for businesses to become data-driven, they need to empower their CDO to ensure quality information that can be used in a meaningful way throughout the organization.

This report discusses our findings from this unique study, including:

  • The top motivations for hiring a CDO
  • The CDO's reporting lines and organizational fit
  • The areas on which the CDO is focused
  • The CDO's relationship with the CIO
  • And more!
 

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