One of the newer members of the C-suite who’s been getting a lot more attention these days is the chief data officer (CDO). That’s because these executives are charged with creating business value from data — something virtually every organization is trying to do today.
Given the importance of these leaders to the success of a company’s data efforts, it’s important to understand what makes a CDO successful. Here are some of the vital skills and traits to look for in a CDO — or to develop yourself in pursuit of this top data exec role.
