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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.
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 | February 13, 2024

Three Key Themes for CDAOs in 2024

Blog | February 13, 2024

Three Key Themes for CDAOs in 2024

The world of data and analytics is in the midst of a revolution with the explosion of generative AI in 2023. As we head into 2024, it is crucial for CDAOs to move quickly to evolve with the digital landscape. Based on executive conversations and proprietary survey data, we plan to focus on 3 themes as we curate the agendas for our upcoming CDAO community programs.
Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

Blog | October 16, 2025

What to Expect at a Community Town Hall

At Gartner C-level Communities, one of our most popular community gatherings is the Town Hall – a virtual program designed specifically for C-level executives to address topics critical to their roles in between in-person events. Here is an inside look at what to expect as a participant.
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.
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 27, 2023

3 Tips from CDAOs on Leading Data & Analytics Success

Blog | February 27, 2023

3 Tips from CDAOs on Leading Data & Analytics Success

CDAOs from the world’s leading organizations shared their advice on how to be productive and effective data and analytics leaders. Learn tips from 10 CDAOs on leading data and analytics success.
Blog | January 28, 2026

What C-level Executives Were Reading in 2025

Blog | January 28, 2026

What C-level Executives Were Reading in 2025

In 2025, over 14,000 executives engaged in Gartner C-level Communities across 400 in-person and virtual events. They also provided peer-driven insights through blogs, articles, discussions and community surveys. Here, we explore the hottest topics and most-read articles, offering a glimpse of the issues that resonated most with C-level executives in 2025.
Blog | February 1, 2024

The Two Fundamental Building Blocks to Data Driven Business Value

Blog | February 1, 2024

The Two Fundamental Building Blocks to Data Driven Business Value

In this Executive Blog, Dr. Ansar Kassim, Head of Analytics & Insights, Verizon and Community Member of the New York CDAO Community shares two pillars for driving business value with data.
Blog | September 25, 2023

7 Pieces of Advice for Building a Data-Driven Culture

Blog | September 25, 2023

7 Pieces of Advice for Building a Data-Driven Culture

In this Executive Blog, Krish Das, VP, Enterprise Data Officer at Ulta Beauty and Governing Body Member of the Atlanta CDAO Community, shares his advice for data leaders looking to improve their organization’s data culture.
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.
Blog | April 3, 2023

9 Trends for CDAOs in 2023

Blog | April 3, 2023

9 Trends for CDAOs in 2023

More than 400 CDAOs have taken our annual Leadership Perspective Survey and shared what matters most to them, from enterprise objectives, to functional priorities, to budgets and spend. Here are a few of the top CDAO trends for 2023.
Infographic | July 6, 2023

CDAO Community Pulse on AI & Your Business

Infographic | July 6, 2023

CDAO Community Pulse on AI & Your Business

CDOs and CDAOs have been mastering AI/ML for years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022 has reshaped the data landscape, creating new opportunities and challenges. We asked data leaders how they are thinking about and approaching generative AI this year - here is what 125 CDAOs had to say about their plans and outlook for the future of business.
Infographic | February 28, 2022

2022 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | February 28, 2022

2022 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

With the growth in digital business, data and analytics leaders have a more important role than ever. CDAOs drive digital initiatives, deliver timely insights, and enable smart decision making – all critical to the business. Learn what 150 CDAOs say are their most important priorities in 2022.
Survey Report | June 20, 2022

Top 3 Goals & Challenges for CDAOs in 2022

Survey Report | June 20, 2022

Top 3 Goals & Challenges for CDAOs in 2022

The role of the CDAO is rising in organizations across the globe, unlocking opportunities for growth and innovation. Here, we take a closer look at their top goals and challenges, based on results from Evanta’s 2022 Leadership Perspective Survey.
Peer Practices | May 23, 2022

How CDAOs Can Foster and Attract Data and Analytics Talent

Peer Practices | May 23, 2022

How CDAOs Can Foster and Attract Data and Analytics Talent

A variety of factors are impacting businesses and influencing employees’ priorities, values and ways of life. This has led to an increased challenge in hiring and retaining talent. Here, we explore how four CDAOs in the DACH CDAO community are tackling this challenge head-on.
Infographic | March 9, 2023

2023 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

Infographic | March 9, 2023

2023 CDAO Leadership Perspectives

Being a CDAO today is all about “value” - knowing the value of data and delivering on it across the enterprise. From a functional level, what are CDAOs prioritizing and investing in to accomplish this? Learn what 330 CDAOs say are their mission critical priorities for 2023 in our annual Leadership Perspective Survey.
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.
Blog | July 19, 2023

5 Reasons Data Leaders Should Consider Data Mesh in 2023

Blog | July 19, 2023

5 Reasons Data Leaders Should Consider Data Mesh in 2023

In this Executive Blog, Suku Muramula, Solution Architecture and AI Engineering Lead at Sanofi and Community Member of the New York CDAO Community, shares insight into how data mesh can empower teams, improve agility, drive innovation, and ultimately help organizations gain a competitive advantage through data and analytics.
Blog | February 16, 2026

From AI to ROI: 7 CDAOs on Their Biggest Priorities for the Year Ahead

Blog | February 16, 2026

From AI to ROI: 7 CDAOs on Their Biggest Priorities for the Year Ahead

What’s top of mind for today’s leading data and analytics executives? Here, we highlight the priorities and strategies shared by seven Dallas CDAO community members.
Blog | August 7, 2023

CDAOs’ Outlook on Generative AI

Blog | August 7, 2023

CDAOs’ Outlook on Generative AI

The release of ChatGPT in late 2022 rocked the world, creating endless opportunities and risks for those who embrace it. In a recent survey, we asked CDAOs about their plans for generative AI and what they believe the impact will be on the future of business. Here are 5 survey highlights from CDAOs across Evanta communities.
Blog | September 2, 2024

Navigating the AI Landscape: 5 Themes from Evanta CDAOs on AI Adoption

Blog | September 2, 2024

Navigating the AI Landscape: 5 Themes from Evanta CDAOs on AI Adoption

As AI technology quickly advances, we asked 150 CDAOs to share the progress they’re making towards AI adoption, as well as their challenges and outlook for the future. Read the 5 themes that arose from their responses.