Some are now looking to chief digital officers and chief transformation officers to exclusively focus on the organization’s digital transformation. Olivier Gorter, senior vice president of Mc Kinsey Recovery & Transformation Services, said having a C-suite-level executive to lead the charge can significantly improve the chances of a successful digital transformation. Sean Riley, director of manufacturing solutions for Software AG, said that digital transformation and a growing use of analytics will drive up the bottom line in manufacturing. Manufacturers need a CTO to make day-to-day decisions about digital transformation and implement those initiatives with line managers.
