Volvo lures McDonald's CDO to drive digital transformation

Volvo Cars, seeking to rev up digital projects such as autonomous driving and concierge services, has hired Atif Rafiq as its senior vice president IT and chief digital officer (CDO). Rafiq is joining the Swedish car maker from McDonald's, where he became the burger chain's first CDO in 2013. He replaces Klas Bendrik, senior vice president of IT, who will assist with the transition and leave the company.Volvo said in a statement that Rafiq will oversee the company’s digital transformation,