Why Every Investment Management Firm Needs a Chief Data Officer in 2025
Summary
Chief data officers (CDOs) are redefining investment management. As AI transforms finance, CDOs bridge technology, data, and strategy — driving digital transformation and business value. From data governance to AI leadership, today’s CDOs ensure firms turn data into alpha.
Bernardo Cabada
As Vice President, Sales Operations & Enablement at Arcesium, Bernardo leads in showcasing the company's cutting-edge capabilities through executive-level engagements, delivering compelling presentations, technical demonstrations, and proof-of-concepts. His proficiency extends across crucial areas of middle- and back-office investment operations, with a particular emphasis on data governance and enterprise data management for investment managers and asset owners.
Sources:
[i] CIO, 29% of CDOs don’t see a future in the position, Jan 24, 2025. https://www.cio.com/article/3808704/29-of-cdos-dont-see-a-future-in-the-position.html
[ii] Oliver Wyman, 2023. https://www.oliverwyman.com/our-expertise/insights/2023/feb/it-is-time-for-a-third-generation-of-the-chief-data-officer.html
[iii] Markets Media, June 2025. https://www.marketsmedia.com/jpmorganchase-makes-data-ai-ready/
[iv] American Banker, 2025. https://www.americanbanker.com/news/2025-the-most-powerful-women-in-banking-no-8-teresa-heitsenrether-jpmorganchase
[v] Dataversity, December 4, 2024. https://www.dataversity.net/articles/data-strategy-trends-in-2025-from-silos-to-unified-enterprise-value/
[vi] Yahoo Finance, August 2025. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/aig-hires-chief-digital-officer-091112623.html
