In the UK, for­mer health Health care company Sanofi has become the latest to appoint a chief digital officer ( CDO ) . The French company has named Pierre Nathwani , its chief medical officer , as CDO to integrate the firm ’s products with digital technology . The appointment was announced after the launch of the findings of an NHS review into the use of digital technology in health care , which highlight the need for NHS staff to be trained in such developments as computers and robotics . Pfizer , Merck , Novartis and Siemens have already appointed CDOs .
Health care company Sanofi has become the latest to appoint a chief digital officer ( CDO ) . The French company has named Pierre Nathwani , its chief medical officer , as CDO to integrate the firm ’s products with digital technology . The appointment was announced after the launch of the findings of an NHS review into the use of digital technology in health care , which highlight the need for NHS staff to be trained in such developments as computers and robotics . Pfizer , Merck , Novartis and Siemens have already appointed CDOs .