What do the C-Suite Want and Expect from CDO’s?

What do the C-Suite want and expect from CDO’s?

CDOs are being tasked with AI translation and storytelling to C-suite executives, as well as handling prioritization, governance, culture, and transformations across organizations – so what does the C-suite truly want from their CDO?

The Rise of Decision Intelligence: How Data and AI Leaders are Rewiring the Enterprise

Ama Dablam is a mountain in the Himalaya range of eastern Nepal. The main peak is 6,812 metres, the lower western peak is 5,563 metres. Ama Dablam means 'Mother's neclace'; the long ridges on each side like the arms of a mother (ama) protecting her child, and the hanging glacier thought of as the dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women. For several days, Ama Dablam dominates the eastern sky for anyone trekking to Mount Everest basecamp

The next frontier For over two decades, organizations have pursued a common ambition to become “data-driven,” focusing on improving access to data, scaling analytics, and building modern platforms. With that ambition now largely within reach, data and AI leaders are facing the next frontier: how to progress from insight access to translating intelligence into consistent, […]

If Everyone Has AI, Where is the Advantage?

DataIQ Guild Think-Tank delves into the evolution of Chief Data and Analytics Officers (CDAOs) and the ever growing importance of data and AI in the organisations and society as a whole. Entering its fourth year, DataIQ Guild brings together an exclusive group of leaders to discuss, collaborate and to ultimately amplify data and AI’s impact in organisations.

2026 DataIQ Awards Entry Deadline

Enter the 2026 DataIQ Awards to highlight the impact of your work, your team and organisation. Don’t miss your opportunity to stand out and receive the recognition your work truly deserves.

What’s Next for the Role of the CDO

What's Next for the Role of the CDO

A panel discussion at the 2026 DataIQ Discussion in London highlighted several shifts that are reshaping the CDO role as AI moves closer to the centre of enterprise strategy.

DataIQ 100 Discussion: The Future is Here

2026 DataIQ 100 Discussion

The 2026 DataIQ 100 Discussion brought data and AI leaders together to examine scaling Agentic AI, the changing role of the CDO, and much more across a day of panels, roundtables, and keynotes.

2026 DataIQ Awards Masterclass

Join us for an exclusive masterclass and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes an award-winning submission stand out for the 2026 DataIQ Awards!

Building a Business Case for AI

Building a Business Case for AI

Ofgem’s Chris Gullick challenges the fantasy of ready-made AI value, arguing that the business case is more of a political, cultural, and organisational project than a document to pitch.