Voice of the CDO 2024

The pace of change is relentless and there is no sign of it slowing. This year, under the theme of “CDOs Orchestrating the Future: Connect to Enable,” the Data Leaders CDO think tank examined the drivers and implications of data-propelled transformation on both business and society at large and what it means for the role of the chief data officer.

The report, which includes interviews and comments from CDOs across Europe, offers practical advice and real-world examples to empower CDOs as they navigate the emerging complexities of their evolving roles, drive transformation, and forge a resilient and agile organizational culture.

Key themes:

• Evolution of the CDO role and the critical skills and strategies needed to step up and lead an organization into an AI-enabled transformation
• The impact of generative AI on the CDO agenda and both the opportunities and complexities of strategically scaling it alongside traditional AI in an organization
• Strategies CDOs are deploying to break down silos and make inroads to successfully cultivate a data-engaged organization