C-level definition

C-level, also called the C-suite, is an adjective used to describe high-ranking

executive titles within an organization. C, in this context, stands for
chief. Officers who hold C-level positions are typically considered the most
powerful and influential members of an organization; consequently, they make
higher-stakes decisions, their workload is more demanding, and they have
relatively high salaries.
As compared to the skills associated with other organizational positions, which
are often more functional and technical in nature, C-level executives must
demonstrate leadership skills and business expertise, as well as team-building
abilities, rather than functional and technical know-how.
Examples of C-level titles include the following:

CCO (chief compliance officer)

CEO (chief executive officer)

CIO (chief information officer)

CTO (chief technology officer)

CFO (chief financial officer)

CKO (chief knowledge officer)

CSO or CISO (chief security officer or chief information security officer)

CDO (chief data officer)

CVO (chief visionary officer)

CDO (chief data officer, chief digital officer)

CPIO (chief process and innovation officer)

CMO (chief marketing officer)

chief analytics officer definition

The chief analytics officer (CAO) is a C-level position responsible for data
analysis within an organization.
The main instigator for the CAO role is the growing importance data is having
on organizations. As they digitize everything from customer interactions
to business processes, business are also producing and accumulating more
data. The CAO's main purpose is to lead an organization that gleans value out
of the data, treats data as an asset and elevates analytics to a strategic level
across the organization.
The CAO position is often regarded as a variant of the chief data officer
position (CDO), as businesses looking to introduce an executive position for
data would likely employ one or the other, but not both. Also, like the CDO
role, the CAO position is often described as a bifurcation of the chief
information officer (CIO) role, with the CAO responsible for the data and the
CIO responsible for the infrastructure.

CAO job qualifications and responsibilities

Since the chief analytics officer role has not yet entered the mainstream, there
are no general qualifications for CAOs. Many analytics officers have advanced
degrees in statistics, economics, engineering, computer science or
mathematics, but there is no universal education path. For example, Jesse
Harriott, Chief Analytics Officer at Constant Contact, has a Ph.D. in

psychology. There is also no concrete career trajectory for the CAO. Many
were analysts, but some dabbled in informatics, engineering roles, research
jobs and consulting.
As for responsibilities, the CAO is tasked with using data to fulfill business
intelligence initiatives, improve operational effectiveness and generate
revenue. To do so, CAOs utilize web analytics tools, data
warehouse architecture and predictive analyticsmethods to make educated
decisions. CAO duties vary from company to company based on need.

Chief analytics officers enter the enterprise

Many companies spanning a wide range of industries are hiring chief analytics
officers to deal with the influx of data and make data-driven business
decisions. Notable CAOs include Dr. Amen Ra Masharik, Chief Analytics
Officer for the City of New York (appointed November 2014), Jesse Harriott,
Chief Analytics Officer at Constant Contact (appointed in 2012), Bill Franks,
Chief Analytics Officer at Teradata (appointed July 2013), and Paul Ballew,
Global Chief Data and Analytic Officer at Ford Motor Company (appointed
January 2015).

CEO and others definition

CEO, CFO, CIO, CTO, CSO, CCO and CKO are abbreviations that stand for:
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief

Technology Officer, Chief Security Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief
Knowledge Officer. Modern corporations commonly use these terms to
describe their C-level executives.
The CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is often but not always also the president of
a company, reporting to the Chairman of the Board and board members.
The CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is sometimes also the company treasurer
and, in many companies, is seen as the second most important person in the
company (since managing the quarterly results often depends on an
understanding of how to keep the books). is the corporate official in charge of
a company's finances.
The CIO (Chief Information Officer), a relative newcomer to the ranks of the
top executives in a corporation, is responsible for a company's internal
information systems, and, especially with the arrival of the Internet, sometimes
in charge of the company's e-businessinfrastructure.
The CTO (Chief Technology Officer), another relatively new arrival to the top
executive ranks in many companies, is likely to be seen as the second or third
most important person in any technology company. The CTO is responsible
for research and development and possibly for new product plans.
The CSO (Chief Security Officer), a recent arrival, is responsible for the
security of a company's communications and business systems.
The CCO (Chief Compliance Officer), yet another newcomer, is responsible for
ensuring that a company and its employees are in compliance with
government regulations and internal policies.
The CKO (Chief Knowledge Officer) is responsible for an
organization's knowledge management .