These direct reporting relationships most often include : Chief Financial Officer , Chief Operating Officer , Chief Marketing Officer , and Chief Information Officer . Common associates include a chief business development officer ( CBDO ) , chief financial officer ( CFO ) , chief operating officer ( COO ) , chief marketing officer ( CMO ) , chief information officer ( CIO ) , chief communications officer ( CCO ) , chief legal officer ( CLO ) , chief technical officer ( CTO ) , chief risk officer ( CRO ) , chief creative officer ( CCO ) , chief compliance officer ( CCO ) , chief audit executive ( CAE ) , chief diversity officer ( CDO ) , or chief human resources officer ( CHRO ) .