Why CDOs Matter
Organizations generate more data than they can understand. The Chief Data Officer steps in to turn that flood into strategy. No longer an IT function, the CDO now shapes decisions on AI, enrollment, analytics, compliance, and institutional trust. Rising pressure to modernize systems and act on insight demands leadership grounded in both technical fluency and executive experience. It’s no longer about dashboards - it’s about strategic decisions. As demand for skilled leaders grows, Carnegie Mellon’s CDAIO program prepares the next generation. Read Forbes →