The State of CDO Benchmark Survey is a statistical consolidation of The Evolving Role of the Chief Digital Officer & CDO Perspectives 2022.

Key findings include:

CDO vision is tied to business performance

• 68% think that their main task is to improve business performance, not just to disrupt and drive change.
• Top line growth and margin efficiency are the by far their main measurable goals.

Although there is usually a mandate from CEO, overlaps with other C roles may exist

• 61% of CDOs report directly to the CEO, and 70% of CDOS surveyed have teams larger than 100 FTEs.

CDOs play a key role when it comes to customer capabilities

• 80% of CDOs own or influence experience design & management, as well as data governance.