The Chief Data Officer: A Trendy Role in Top Companies

The business world is experiencing changes due to digital transformation, including the creation of new roles like data manager. A report by EY and the Club Chief Data Officers Spain & Latam shows that more than half of current data managers are in positions created in 2023. This indicates a professionalization and industrialization of the Chief Data Officer role, with canonical structures, common training, and increasing organizational support.

The profile for a data manager typically includes a graduate in computer engineering or telecommunications with around 20 years of experience and an average age of 43. The growth of data teams in companies is evident, with 88% of data areas growing and a third doubling. Large companies in sectors like Banking and Insurance are leading in data management, while sectors like Transportation and Energy are also increasing their focus on data.

Looking ahead, 84% of data directors plan to expand their teams, with a third expecting growth of at least 50%. The Public Administration sector is still in the early stages of data maturity, with room to further develop its data capabilities. Overall, the trend of investing in data management is expected to continue rising in the coming months.