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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.
Blog | November 21, 2022

5 Tips for a Successful Data Mesh Implementation

Blog | November 21, 2022

5 Tips for a Successful Data Mesh Implementation

Data mesh is a trending topic among CDAOs, and many are contemplating whether it is the right approach for their future data architecture needs. Vishal Patel, Chief Data Officer & Head of Data Engineering at Webster Bank shares insight into the value of data mesh and how data leaders can utilize it to promote self-service capabilities throughout organizations.
Blog | April 6, 2026

The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities

Blog | April 6, 2026

The Business Impact of Participating in Gartner C-level Communities

Stuart Hughes, Chief Digital Officer of Kerry Group and one of the first executives to join the UK and Ireland CIO Community, has long recognized the value of connecting with peers to drive business impact. Here, Stuart shares how he has gained practical insights at Executive Summits that have directly influenced his day-to-day work and impacted his organization.
Blog | December 10, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2026

Blog | December 10, 2025

Top Three Focus Areas for CDAOs in 2026

As Gartner CDAO Communities prepare for another dynamic year of community programs, members are actively sharing insights and experiences to guide our agenda. Here’s a closer look at the three key themes that have emerged for 2026.
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.
Survey Report | July 25, 2024

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2024

Survey Report | July 25, 2024

Top 3 Priorities for CDAOs in 2024

Advancements in AI are reshaping the role of the CDAO, along with their focus areas. More than 800 data leaders recently completed our annual Leadership Perspective Survey, and here we are examining their top 3 priorities for 2024.
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.
Survey Report | August 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

Survey Report | August 21, 2026

Trends Report: C-Level Strategies and Challenges in Operationalizing AI

This report highlights five major trends driving enterprise AI adoption, drawing on insights from 750 C-Level executives in our recent community survey. These findings reveal an executive community that is increasingly focused on execution, scalability, and sustainable business impact – Read the report.
Infographic | October 18, 2021

CDAO Community Pulse on the Impact of the Great Resignation

Infographic | October 18, 2021

CDAO Community Pulse on the Impact of the Great Resignation

How are data and analytics leaders managing employee retention and attrition? Read what CDAOs from Evanta communities are saying about the “Great Resignation” and how it is impacting their outlook for 2022 and beyond.
Blog | August 15, 2022

5 Questions to Ask to Ensure AI Ethics

Blog | August 15, 2022

5 Questions to Ask to Ensure AI Ethics

Dan Power, Managing Director, Data Governance, State Street Global Markets, provides 5 questions CDAOs should ask themselves to ensure they are building AI ethics into their systems from the onset.
Infographic | August 3, 2022

CDAO Community Pulse on the War for Talent

Infographic | August 3, 2022

CDAO Community Pulse on the War for Talent

We asked CDAOs across Evanta communities what they think is causing the talent shortage and what they’re doing to combat it. Here is what senior data and analytics leaders told us about talent issues and the impact on their outlook for the remainder of the year and beyond.