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The Data Economist | Establishing sustainable "Data Inspired & Digital Culture"

From titles to actions: Why true digital leadership needs more than just a fancy title

The truth about titles and tasks in the world of data

In the rapidly advancing digital and AI-driven business landscape, companies often face the dilemma of naming and defining roles, especially when it comes to managing and strategising data and its optimal use and monetisation. The debate around the role of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) versus the need for a Chief Data Officer (CDO), Chief AI Officer (CAIO) or even Chief Data & AI Officers (CDAIO) is a shining example of this confusion. But does the solution really lie in creating new titles, or should we focus on sharpening up the roles that already exist?