How can I go from a software engineer to CDO?

Hi,<br><br>My background history is to have a Master degree in human-computer interaction with a specialization in machine learning and also an MBA.<br><br>I have been in technology for already almost 15 years. I have spent the last several years of my career in a large consulting company.<br><br>Currently, since many months now, I am working in a client company as CTO. It is a new startup and I have spent several months with them as CTO and have build the whole tech and data stack from scratch.<br><br>However, I would have a strong desire to go in that same company to the role of CDO.<br><br>I am very much aware that the terms CTO and CDO are often also not well-known and sometimes shadowed by the CIO. <br><br>However, I am also very much interested in the position of CDO which seemed really interesting as it is about data and AI and which is also a position that seems to be very much more on the rise.<br><br>I would very much appreciate to know how it is possible to go from CTO to CDO.<br><br>Would it be possible?<br><br>Would it require additional skills?<br><br>I already have deep knowledge in computer science and data science and machine learning with multiple degrees including a Master degree in human-computer interaction with a specialization in machine learning.<br><br>I also have an MBA.<br><br>Do I need more skills? Do I need any certifications? <br><br>I would really appreciate any recommendations or advice on the steps to do in order to go from CTO to CDO.<br><br>Thank you very much in advance.<br><br>Best regards,<br><br>Thomas