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Why we need to hire a CDO now

For the firms to survive the next 12-24 months and emerge stronger, they will have to be agile and nimble to leverage technology to go digital. Emerging technologies like IIoT, robotics, RPA, AI/ML and a host of other technologies, provide an opportunity to leapfrog ahead of competition by opening up new services (e.g., remote monitoring, consumer apps), new products (e.g., smart products) and reduce cost through improved productivity and doing things very differently.  In this paper, we review the various examples by which firms across the country have leveraged technology, to highlight what can be.

In leveraging these technologies, you will need a Chief Digital Officer or CDO, to drive things ahead. A CDO is not the same as a CIO or Head – IT, and has to be a separate CxO role, reporting into the CEO. A CDO is a techno-business leader who views issues through the twin lenses of business and technology, and is thus a very different breed. Tempting as it may be, especially in these days to save costs, don’t make the mistake of entrusting digital transformation to CIOs or other CxOs – any meaningful impact requires sustained, full-time devotion and a different mind-set.

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Anu graduated from DU and subsequently completed her full-time MBA from IMI. Post her MBA, she worked in sales in the BFSI space, with ICICI Lombard, Principal Asset Management, DSP Blackrock and Edelweiss, across bancassurance, and institutional sales. Later, she worked in the start-up space, while pursuing and completing the Master's in Business Law from National Law School. At Resource Bridge, Anu is a Sr Associate in the CEO Practice and has worked closely with Ram on key mandates.

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Ram is currently the Leader for the CEO Practice and also the Managing Partner of the firm. Ram is an Engineer-turned (BE Mechanical, MS Industrial) MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and brings with him 7 years in corporate, 14 years in top-tier consulting and 10 years in executive search. He was last the leader for Life-sciences at Monitor Group and prior to that, headed IMS Consulting and AT Kearney, starting his career with Ashok Leyland. Brings extensive experience in automotive and healthcare/life-sciences space.

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Dhanlaxmi is a CA and ICWA from Mumbai, and brings with her extensive experience as a practicing chartered accountant, serving clients across industries. Alongside, she also served as a visiting faculty in several institutions. At Resource Bridge, Dhana is an Consultant in the CFO Practice, where she has worked with Saroja on several of the key CFO mandates.

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Saroja is a merit-ranking ICWA and is the Lead for the CFO Practice. Coming from an industrial family, she initally worked in the family business focused on automotive forgings. Later, she set up Resource Bridge along with Ram and grew it from infancy. Just over the last few years, she has led 40+ CFO engagements for a variety of clients, and has one of the best networks within the CFO Community, not only in India but outside too. She brings extensive experience in Retail, FMCG and Manufacturing sector.

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Sanjaya holds a BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the industrial and energy sectors. His career spans key roles, including General Manager at Siemens and Director Services at GE Energy Power Conversion. Currently, as Director at SEAS India Pvt Ltd, he focuses on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for industrial and energy products. At Resource Bridge, Sanjay works with the CFO Practice team, leveraging his expertise in technical support, automation, and client management to deliver strategic mandates.

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Mona leads the BD & New Client Engagement function at Resource Bridge and is responsible for all client development activities for the firm. She comes from a marketing and brand promotions background, having worked in the marketing function at Matsushita. Mona has done her full-time MBA.

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