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What is a chief data officer? A leader who creates business value from data

CIO Business Intelligence

Capital One appointed the first CDO in 2002. The CDO oversees a range of data-related functions that may include data management, ensuring data quality, and creating data strategy. They may also be responsible for data analytics and business intelligence — the process of drawing valuable insights from data.

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A CDO’s Guide to the Data Catalog

Alation

In 2002, Capital One became the first company to appoint a Chief Data Officer (CDO). Early CDOs largely sought to ensure compliance with regulations around financial data, taking a defensive posture to guard company and customer information. The CDO’s Role in Driving a Data Strategy. Promoting Self-Service Analytics.