As Chief Digital Officer (CDO), you are responsible for the digital transformation of a company, with key tasks including the development and implementation of digital strategies, the optimisation of existing processes through digital technologies and the promotion of a digital corporate culture.
The average annual salary for a Chief Digital Officer (CDO) in Germany is €90,600 gross, which corresponds to a monthly salary of about €7,50 per year in smaller companies up to €250,000 in larger companies or with 6 years of professional experience, a CDO can earn an average of €110,045 gross per year, and with more than 10 years of experience up to €110,760 gross per year.
The position of Chief Digital Officer usually requires a university degree in business administration, information systems, marketing or a related field, and many CDOs have extensive professional experience in the IT or digital industry as well as training in digital technologies or innovation management.
Chief Digital Officers have a variety of career opportunities, including the opportunity to rise to management or other senior positions. With the increasing importance of digital transformation in companies, job prospects in this area are very good. CDOs can also be active in various industries, such as technology, retail or healthcare.
