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Role of a Chief Data Officer (CDO)
- A CDO is responsible for enterprise-wide data governance and utilization.
- CDOs report to the CEO.
- The evolving role of CDOs as businesses digitally transform.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
- CDO position requirements vary across companies, typically requiring a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
- Collaborating with HR for talent recruitment and network strengthening.
- CDO responsibilities include data strategy, governance, quality, and security.
- Qualifications for CDO role: computer science or data science degrees, strategic thinking, data analytics, business intelligence.
Collaboration with Executives
- The CDO works with other C-suite executives like the chief information security officer on data security compliance.
- The CEO works closely with the CDO and chief marketing officer on strategy.