CDO job titles
In some companies, CDO (Chief Digital Officer) job titles may differ. And it is possible, that the digital topics are only one part of their tasks, e.g. the Chief Innovation Officer is responsible for innovation (can be offline) AND digital. Or sometimes the CEO takes…
How Deutsche Bank CDO deals with digitalization
Bernd Leukert is currently in the position of Deutsche Bank CDO (Chief Digital Officer). Markus Pertelwieser has left the company. Bernd Leukert sees his tasks both in the digital transformation of the core business and in the development of new businesses. In principle, with Markus…
All about Facebooks Libra Coin
Facebook launches its own cryptocurrency with the Libra Coin from 2020. However, the approach is different from other cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Due to legal requirements, the cryptocurrency will now be developed under the name Libra 2.0 . Here you can find all about Facebooks…
How the Corona Virus is pushing the digitalization
The corona epidemic/pandemic is global and very devastating for the economy. However, the virus, officially called Covid-19, is pushing digitalisation massively. This article describes how this is happening. If you still know interesting digital solutions in this context, please contact me… 1. Impact of Corona…
Changelog chief-digital-officers.com Q1/2020
What happened on Chief-Digital-Officers.com in the first Quarter 2020? Here you can find a summary. 1. Blog posts What was changed on the Blog? 1.1 New Blog posts Attack of the hotel chain Marriott on Airbnb How MTU CDO deals with digitalization 1.2 Updated Blog…
How Thyssenkrupp CDO deals with digitalization
CDO Axel Berger is recently holding Thyssenkrupp’s CDO position. In the company they call his position therefore “Head of Digital Transformation”. Before he took over this role at Thyssenkrupp Materials Services GmbH he was working in eCommerce and eBusiness strategy. There he was supporting topics…
How MTU CDO deals with digitalization
CDO Companies often rely on a CDO (Chief Digital Officer) to drive the digital transformation in the company. So far, however, there is no MTU CDO (MTU Aero Engines). The CIO position has been held by Dr. Pamela Herget-Wehlitz since 2015. And even though she…
Attack of the hotel chain Marriott on Airbnb
Airbnb is an online marketplace existing since 2008. In the hotel industry it is famous as a provider of accommodation. For a long time competitors didn’t see Airbnb as a serious competitor. In the meantime, however, competitors have recognised the potential of this model and…
First home-community built with 3D printer
With new possibilities in the field of 3D printing, the homelessness of many people will be combated in the future. Like this you can build a home with a 3D printer. Homelessness is still a topical and important issue, especially in poorer countries. For the…
Interviews with CEO Gisbert Rühl about digitalization at the steel trader Klöckner
The steel trader Klöckner is very much pushing ahead with digital transformation. The retailer is therefore regarded as a prime example, especially for medium-sized companies in the commodity business. kassenzone.de. The CEO is also the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) at Klöckner. Posts regarding Klöckner Interviews…