Chief Digital Officer

Chief Digital Officer trainer in Lyon

The Chief Digital Officer steers the digital future of the whole company. I train current and aspiring CDOs to build a digital strategy, align it with the business and drive transformation across every function.

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Why the CDO role demands a clear playbook

The CDO sits at the crossroads of strategy, technology, marketing and HR. Without a clear mandate and method, the role drowns in scattered projects and competing expectations, and its impact becomes impossible to demonstrate.

I help CDOs structure their mission: define a digital vision tied to business goals, prioritise initiatives, build governance, work with the executive committee and prove value. The role becomes a genuine engine of transformation.

Strategy before tools: a CDO succeeds by aligning digital with the business, not by stacking projects.

Example training programmes

Formats for digital leaders

Each format is tailored to your level, your sector and your goals.

Strategy

Build your digital strategy

2 daysCDO / executives

Vision, priorities, KPIs and a roadmap aligned with business goals.

Governance

Structure digital governance

1 dayCDO / leadership

Decision bodies, budgets, portfolio and steering of initiatives.

Influence

Lead transformation across the org

1 dayCDO

Engage the executive committee, business lines and teams behind the digital agenda.

What I can do for you

Beyond training, I support you across your whole project:

  • Audit of your digital strategy and organisation.
  • Tailor-made training for your teams.
  • Implementation / optimisation support.
  • Guidance on adoption and best practices.

Who it is for

  • Current and aspiring Chief Digital Officers.
  • Digital and transformation directors.
  • Executives building a digital function.
  • Leaders steering company-wide transformation.

Chief Digital Officer training in Lyon, Paris and Geneva

Based in Lyon (80 Cours du Docteur Long), I deliver on-site across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in Paris and Geneva, as well as in Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Nice — and remotely via virtual classrooms, in English or French.

Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

Is the CDO role only for big companies?
No. SMEs increasingly need someone to own the digital agenda, even part-time.
What's the difference with a CIO?
The CIO runs IT systems; the CDO drives digital strategy and transformation across the business.
Can this prepare me to take the role?
Yes, the programme suits both serving CDOs and managers stepping into the role.
Do you cover AI in the CDO scope?
Yes, AI strategy and governance are now a core part of the CDO mandate.

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