Today, chief digital officers (CDOs) are more than just IT facilitators. Modern-day CDOs are direct growth contributors, especially with the dire need for digital transformation and constant demand for overwhelming customer experiences.

However, satisfying this demand is a challenging task as technology, given the significant challenges in the form of prevailing hybrid work culture—work from home, office, and places like cafes and coworking spaces.

However, the enormous opportunities presented by digital transformation are too good to walk away from.

According to a report by Meticulous Research, the global Digital Transformation Market size, which was worth $695.5 billion in 2023, is projected to achieve a market size of $3,144.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 24.1 percent from 2024 to 2030. While this sounds like an amazing opportunity, it comes with challenges in the form of cybersecurity. The average annual cost of cybercrimes in the world is expected to increase from $8.4 trillion in 2022 to more than $23 trillion in 2027.

This means that while undergoing this transformation, CDOs must deploy zero-trust policies and create awareness among end-point users to secure their organization’s future. Organizations also need to make significant investments in cybersecurity to comply with global trends. According to a new report by marketsandmarkets.com, the global cybersecurity market size is expected to grow from $173.5 billion in 2022 to $266.2 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 8.9 percent. In this yearly special issue of CEO Insights, we shed light on some of the chief digital officers who are riding the wave of transformation. Do let us know your thoughts.