Responsible for overseeing the technological plans of a company, managing data security and management, maintaining the company’s network, and envisioning how different forms of technology will be used throughout the company.
Key responsibilities include managing the company’s technological plans, overseeing data security and management, maintaining the company’s network, envisioning how different forms of technology will be used throughout the company, researching ways the company’s technological assets can be improved, and creating networking safeguards that prevent security breaches.

The CTO will be deeply involved in the engineering and operational aspects of technology, often dealing with the day-to-day technical challenges of the company’s products. They are heavily involved in the research and development (R&D) part and lead the charge on innovation within the company’s product or service offerings, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible to enhance product features and usability.

Additionally, the CTO plays a key role in digital transformation initiatives, adopting technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to redefine business processes and customer interactions. Their role is pivotal in ensuring that technology adoption drives business value, such as increased efficiency, reduced costs, or new revenue streams.