This paper outlines the market need for Information Professionals, affirms the core body of knowledge needed for success in the digital economy, and provides a path to career development and continuous learning. The role of information professionals is changing - quickly. This white paper, "The Rise of the Information Professional: A Career Path for the Digital Economy" outlines the revolution that has changed the way we think about enterprise information and IT - and changed how we think about the kinds of skills needed to adapt to these changes. This paper outlines the market need for Information Professionals, affirms the core body of knowledge needed for success in the digital economy, and provides a path to career development and continuous learning.