Farooque Munshi | Source | EY Americas Data and AI Advanced Manufacturing Leader at EY

Farooque emphasizes that CDAOs must reposition themselves to deliver value through strategic leadership, AI integration, and data governance. "Failure to adapt, demonstrate business impact, or manage data compliance could put CDAO positions at risk." Farooque advises CDAOs to align initiatives with business goals, quantify impact, and foster data literacy to secure their roles.