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Survey Report | September 4, 2025

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2025

Survey Report | September 4, 2025

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2025

Each year, we survey CDAOs within our communities to uncover their key priorities and challenges – both within their function and across the enterprise. Here, we provide an in-depth analysis of the top three priorities for CDAOs in 2025, based on findings from our Leadership Perspective Survey of 850 CDAOs.
Infographic | September 14, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse Business Resilience Global Challenges

Infographic | September 14, 2025

C-Suite Community Pulse Business Resilience Global Challenges

As the year progresses, C-level executives continue to operate in a volatile and complex environment – from tariffs and inflation to rapid technological change. Here, we share responses from 740 C-level executives to an August Community Pulse Survey and compare how executives’ views have evolved on the economic climate since earlier this year.
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.
Survey Report | May 4, 2023

Top 3 Goals & Challenges for CDAOs in 2023

Survey Report | May 4, 2023

Top 3 Goals & Challenges for CDAOs in 2023

How are data and analytics leaders planning to support the enterprise this year? More than 400 CDAOs responded to our Leadership Perspective Survey, indicating their key focus areas and planned actions for 2023. Here, we examine their top 3 goals and challenges for the year ahead.
Infographic | March 8, 2024

2024 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | March 8, 2024

2024 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

In 2024, CDAOs are in the midst of the AI whirlwind and the productivity and efficiencies that may result. Data and analytics leaders are moving quickly to evolve with the digital landscape. More than 350 CDAOs have shared their priorities in our annual survey – here’s what they reported.
Blog | February 16, 2023

The CDAO Outlook for 2023: Three Key Themes

Blog | February 16, 2023

The CDAO Outlook for 2023: Three Key Themes

As data continues to fuel the enterprise, CDAOs have been elevated to true business leaders within the organization. To deliver value, they are prioritizing people and processes as a part of their action plans this year, and we expect them to focus on these three themes in 2023.
Blog | November 21, 2022

5 Tips for a Successful Data Mesh Implementation

Blog | November 21, 2022

5 Tips for a Successful Data Mesh Implementation

Data mesh is a trending topic among CDAOs, and many are contemplating whether it is the right approach for their future data architecture needs. Vishal Patel, Chief Data Officer & Head of Data Engineering at Webster Bank shares insight into the value of data mesh and how data leaders can utilize it to promote self-service capabilities throughout organizations.
Infographic | July 11, 2024

CDAO Community Pulse on AI Adoption

Infographic | July 11, 2024

CDAO Community Pulse on AI Adoption

Generative and traditional AI is now the top priority for chief data & analytics officers in 2024, and we recently surveyed our CDAO community members about AI adoption at their organizations – Here is a snapshot of what over 150 CDAOs had to say.
Leadership Profile | July 2, 2024

The Changing Role of CDAOs in the AI Era

Leadership Profile | July 2, 2024

The Changing Role of CDAOs in the AI Era

Matt Smith, Chief Data Officer - West Enterprise Operating Unit at Microsoft, says his whole career has revolved around data. In his current role, he is closely aligned to data and analytics leaders and their challenges and opportunities. Here, he talks about the current landscape, AI and how it elevates the role of the CDAO.
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.
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.