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BLOG | FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2025

BLOG | FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2025

In the rapidly evolving business environment, CDAOs are at the forefront of laying the groundwork for transformative initiatives, including AI and GenAI. Here, we examined proprietary survey data along with executive conversations to identify three key themes that will be the focal points for CDAOs in 2025.
BLOG | JUNE 17, 2024

3 Ways to Improve Data Readiness for AI

BLOG | JUNE 17, 2024

3 Ways to Improve Data Readiness for AI

While CDAOs across Evanta communities are prioritizing AI this year, there are challenges – like data quality – to getting started. Here, Governing Body Member and CDAO Vishal Patel of Webster Bank shares tips for better positioning your data for AI and establishing early wins with AI initiatives.
BLOG | JANUARY 14, 2025

The Most Popular Topics for CDAOs in 2024

BLOG | JANUARY 14, 2025

The Most Popular Topics for CDAOs in 2024

In 2024, CDAOs experienced a transformative year as organizations navigated evolving technologies, increased demands for data, and the pressure to remain competitive. Throughout the year, members of 13 global CDAO communities convened 58 times at Executive Summits, Inner Circles, and Town Halls. Here’s a look back at some of the most popular sessions and content from throughout the year.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Developing a Modern D&A Strategy

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Developing a Modern D&A Strategy

As AI rapidly advances, it is vital for CDAOs to evaluate their D&A strategy and ensure it can support new capabilities and business objectives. Recently, the Boston CDAO Community gathered for a town hall to discuss how they can develop modern D&A strategies that drive measurable business outcomes – These are the key takeaways.
SURVEY REPORT | JULY 25, 2024

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2024

SURVEY REPORT | JULY 25, 2024

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2024

Advancements in AI are reshaping the role of the CDAO, along with their focus areas. More than 800 data leaders recently completed our annual Leadership Perspective Survey, and here we are examining their top 3 priorities for 2024.
INFOGRAPHIC | APRIL 23, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse on Global Unrest and Its Impact on Your Business

INFOGRAPHIC | APRIL 23, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse on Global Unrest and Its Impact on Your Business

In today's volatile geopolitical and economic landscape, C-level executives are navigating a complex web of challenges – from tariffs and inflation to supply chain issues and global conflicts. Here, we explore insights from 680 C-level executives on their sentiments and strategic decisions around the current economic climate.
PEER PRACTICES | SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Driving Long-Term Business Value through Data-Driven Culture at Ulta Beauty

PEER PRACTICES | SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Driving Long-Term Business Value through Data-Driven Culture at Ulta Beauty

Krish Das, VP, Enterprise Data Officer at Ulta Beauty and Governing Body Member of the Atlanta CDAO Community, has extensive experience building data-driven cultures to drive long-term business value. Here, Krish shares insight into Ulta Beauty's cultural transformation along with key aspects of his strategy and execution.
TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | APRIL 10, 2025

Driving Strategic AI — A CDAO’s Roadmap to Success

TOWN HALL INSIGHTS | APRIL 10, 2025

Driving Strategic AI — A CDAO’s Roadmap to Success

CEOs are increasingly focusing on AI initiatives, and consequently, CDAOs are challenged with establishing the groundwork for these initiatives and aligning their strategies with the business' evolving digital requirements. Recently, CDAOs from the Toronto Community gathered for a Town Hall to deliberate on the current AI landscape and identify actionable strategies to implement within their organizations – These are the key takeaways.
BLOG | MAY 20, 2024

3 Best Practices for Creating an Effective Data Strategy

BLOG | MAY 20, 2024

3 Best Practices for Creating an Effective Data Strategy

Establishing a solid data and analytics strategy is a top priority for Chief Data & Analytics Officers in Evanta CDAO communities. Here, Governing Body Member Amitabh Seli, CDAO, Director Data UK at Danone, shares his best practices in establishing a data strategy that is aligned to the business strategy.
BLOG | DECEMBER 3, 2024

Four Change Management Trends for CDAOs

BLOG | DECEMBER 3, 2024

Four Change Management Trends for CDAOs

In our recent Community Pulse Survey, we asked 800 C-level executives to share their approaches to change management. Here, we delve into the responses from CDAOs, highlighting key trends from the results.
INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 7, 2025

2025 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 7, 2025

2025 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

In 2025, CDAOs are playing a pivotal role in establishing the foundation required for an AI-ready organization. More than 350 CDAOs have shared their priorities for the year ahead in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.