Tips for a CEO to hire the right CTO for their organization.

In the era of the digital economy and continuous change, the success of any organization depends on the leadership team.  The CTO role is one of the most challenging and vital roles to hire in the leadership team. The challenge for most CEOs is understanding the skills most important for the CTO to succeed in their organization. The Stanford School of Business describes the three phases of a fast-growing company. In my career, I have experienced these stages. This graph gives a good overview for any CEO looking to hire or promote to the CTO role.      

The ideas mentioned above are meant as information to ease your organizational processes. However, if you would like a more detailed overview, do not hesitate to reach out to me at rizwan.khan@mac.com.

I have years of experience building Technology and providing Technology Due Diligence as a CTO, and I am available for fruitful discussions.