Chief Technology Officer (Scale-Up)

Sets the overall technology vision and strategy for a growing company, aligning product development, infrastructure, and talent with business goals. Oversees engineering, architecture, security, and sometimes data functions.

CTO, Technology Director, VP Technology

Define technical roadmaps, manage senior leaders, secure budgets, cultivate partnerships, and represent technology to investors and clients. Combines hands-on architectural reviews with high-level strategic planning in fast-paced settings.

Tech scale-ups post-Series A | Venture-backed start-ups | Corporate spin-outs | Social impact tech ventures | Fast-growing software consultancies | Digital-first consumer brands

A record of delivering successful products and leading multi-disciplinary teams positions an individual to join a start-up early or step up during scale-up, often after roles such as head of engineering or technology director. Board exposure and commercial accountability are key stepping stones.

High-growth companies frequently need proven technical leaders. A successful CTO can progress to chief executive officer, serial start-up involvement, or venture capital advisory, benefiting from equity as well as salary.

Strategic technology road-mapping and budget alignment | Governance of software quality and security | Fundraising technology due-diligence preparation | Vendor contract negotiation and management | Organisational design for scalable engineering | High-level system architecture validation | Risk management and regulatory compliance oversight

Visionary leadership inspiring innovation | Investor and board communication fluency | Talent acquisition and retention at scale | Commercial acumen linking tech to revenue | Crisis management under rapid change | Public speaking and thought leadership