The role of technology officers has evolved from support staff to digital enterprise transformers, cybersecurity experts, and, now, data and automation leaders. But, the time has come again for companies to rethink what their data needs are to determine whether or not they should create a new role that prioritizes C-Suite decision-making.
Today, chief technology officers (CTOs) and chief information officers (CIOs) are the C-Suite advocates for digital transformation. At the smaller companies, these roles are usually combined, while, at larger companies, they are split. CTOs typically lead the technology and engineering departments. CIOs are often flexible IT operators whose roles focus on implementing long-term software and technology tactics/investments.