CTO

CTO/Chief Technology Officer

The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the company. The CTO works with Executive Management to grow the company through the use of technological resources. Using an active and practical approach, the CTO will direct all IT decisions to attain the company’s strategic goals established in the company’s strategic plan.

• CTOs are creative problem-solvers: Leading CTOs are focused on strategic outcomes. They anticipate future events and consistently ask questions about how technology impacts the business, its people and culture, and how it is a catalyst for technology transformation across the entire organization. They focus on the power of technology and think outside the box beyond his/her function.

• CTOs are passionate executors; they get things done: Some CTOs possess the unique combination of being passionate, visionary and flawless executors. There’s no question that being results-driven is a critical part of the role. This is particularly true for CTOs in turnaround situations who are brought in to diagnose a problem, define strategy and a roadmap, then successfully execute on time. More often than not, the CTO’s passion creates the strong drive to ensure s/he is executing for results. The CTOs who bring all of these attributes to bear are truly successful.

• CTOs are adaptable and approachable project masters: Anticipating the future and having a flexible approach serve CTOs well regardless of industry or company size. Flexibility is also important internally with people and projects as well as externally with clients and shareholders. Further, CTOs who plan well, masterfully manage competing priorities and course correct to stay on task have been successful across a broad range of organizations.

ADVISORY TOPICS trending for CTOs:

• Maintain current knowledge of technology landscape and developments

• Consolidate technology platforms

• Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics

• Identify new areas of digital marketing opportunities

• Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity

• Spearhead IT projects to increase our market reach and improve our USP

• Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture