The document discusses the role of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and how to make the case for establishing this role to a company's CEO. It notes that data environments have become increasingly complex due to factors like regulatory demands, acquisitions, and the growth of digital technologies. The CDO role can help address business "pain points" with data and ensure the effective use of data as a strategic asset. An elevator pitch for the CDO should focus on improving customer insights, leveraging data for innovation, and managing regulatory demands that require better data governance. The document outlines how to define the CDO's mandate and proposes a model for the organizational structure and evolution of the Office of the CDO.
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