The Strategic Transition from CIO to CDO
InformationWeek, Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Today's landscape calls for traditional CIOs to be elevated into chief digital officers. Understanding what it means and how to make it successful is key.
The chief digital officer (CDO) role has generated significant discussion in recent years, raising questions about its true value and the misunderstandings surrounding it. With the explosion of AI and the expectations it has placed on leaders, the role of the CDO is more relevant now more than ever. This observation highlights the potential for existing roles, such as CIOs, to evolve into CDOs.