The Evolving Role of the CDO at Financial Organizations

Over the past several years, the role of the chief data officer (CDO) has evolved from being security and compliance-oriented to being strategic and innovative. Not only are chief data executives of all stripes taking on a more progressive role in key business decisions, but the position itself is becoming an essential staple of forward-thinking organizations. This report provides benchmarking information about how CDOs are fairing in a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape. It also will explore CDOs’ and other data professionals’ opinions on enabling an offensive approach to data management and their best practices.