The Evolution of Chief Data Officers in the Digital Age

Globally, there are over 3,000 Chief Data Officers, emphasizing their vital role in shaping modern business strategies across diverse sectors such as finance and IT.
As the digital landscape transforms, the role of Chief Data Officers (CDOs) worldwide is rapidly evolving. Once mainly gatekeepers of data governance and compliance, CDOs are now emerging as pivotal strategists and innovators, especially in the era of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Strategic Expansion and Global Trends Globally, there are over 3,000 Chief Data Officers, emphasizing their vital role in shaping modern business strategies across diverse sectors such as finance and IT. As data becomes a core asset, CDOs are transitioning from their traditional roles to drive business value and innovation. This shift is particularly noticeable in regions like Europe and North America, each accounting for 40.4% of the world's CDOs, emphasizing the strategic role data plays in the
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Abhijeet Adhikari
Abhijeet Adhikari is a Research Associate at AIM-Research, focusing on AI and data science related research reports. Beyond his professional role, Abhijeet is an avid reader with a particular interest in historical and mythological facts, you can reach him at abhijeet.adhikari@aimresearch.co
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