Chief Information Overload

Why Data Leaders Are Surviving, Not Thriving

The new reality for data leaders: more responsibility, higher expectations and a growing gap between what’s asked and what’s possible.

We surveyed over 100 data leaders, brought together key industry players for a roundtable discussion and carried out a series of in‑depth interviews with internal and external experts. The insight reflects the challenges we see first‑hand from data leaders every day who are navigating the growing complexity and expectation around data.

Download your copy to get an honest view of where organisations are today, where pressure is building, and what needs to change to move past the information overload.

Data leaders are facing a surge in responsibility

87% say their role has expanded, but only a minority feel equipped to thrive. The pressure is relentless: cybersecurity, governance, AI readiness, regulatory demands, and talent gaps are all competing for attention. Burnout risk is rising, and the cost of fragmented data is holding organisations back. 

• 87%of data leaders report an increase in responsibilities; only 2% say theirs have reduced.  

• 81% of IT leaders say data silos hinder digital transformation.  

• 63% of employers identify skills gaps as the biggest barrier to business transformation (World Economic Forum).  

• 50% of data leaders identify cybersecurity and data protection as their biggest pressure. 

Why Download the Report?

• Findings collated from over 100 data leaders 

• See how your peers are coping with the pressures of AI, governance, and rapid change 

• Discover practical frameworks for closing the Data Responsibility Rift 

• Learn what’s working, and what’s not, across sectors 

• Access expert commentary and roundtable insights exclusive to Seriös Group