Top 10 Chief Technology Officers - 2022

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role is one of the most after sought careers in the IT industry. CTO is an executive level position in a company who usually reports to a CIO or CEO. A Chief Information Officer is responsible for entire IT department of the company, and the CTO focuses on R&D and adoption of technology. Most of the software development, technology choice & adoption, and building new products usually fall under responsibility of a CTO. A CTO is responsible for all decision making, planning, and adoption of technology in a company. In large corporations, VP - Engineering and Director - Technology may report to a CTO.

A CTO develops policies & procedures and use technology to enhance products & services that focus on external customers. The CTO also develops strategies to increase revenue and performs a cost benefit analysis and return on investment analysis. The role became more important as technology keeps on advancing and there is a growing need for the position. The rise of information technology (IT) and computers has increased the importance of the chief technology officer. Especially companies focusing on scientific and electronic products employ CTOs who are responsible for the oversight of intellectual property and have backgrounds in the industry. A CTO performs different roles such as strategic planner, consumer liaison and thinker. They also evaluate new technology and implement it to launch or improve goods and services for their firm’s clientele and customers.

This issue of the CEO Insights magazine introduces you to a list of ‘Top 10 Chief Technology Officers – 2022’ who have contributed to the economic growth of the economy. The list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the CEO Insights editorial team, thus delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of powerful business and nation.