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CPO may refer to:
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- ↑ Faganello, Giovani. "The Chief Process Officer - An Emerging Top Leadership Role".
- ↑ "Time for high value process excellence: Interview with Xerox Chief Process Officer Gregory North". 6 March 2014.
- ↑ "What is Chief Process and Innovation Officer (CPIO)? | Definition from TechTarget".