The Chief Data Officer: Powering business opportunities with data

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12 min read ยท Apr 15, 2026

The Chief Data Officer: Powering business opportunities with data

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:

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