The Path to CTO

What does it take to become a Chief Technology Officer? See how some of the world’s top CTOs got their position.

Hover over the steps below to see the career moves they took, how long they stayed in each job and how long it took them to reach CTO.

  • Education / Other
  • Junior Position
  • Senior Position
  • Director
  • Vice President / General Manager
  • Senior Vice President
  • President
  • Chief Technology Officer

So what’s the path to CTO?

Based on the examples above, on average it will take you 24 years from leaving higher education to becoming CTO. You’ll work in 4 companies, in a total of 8 positions, for a maximum of 5 years and minimum of 1 year in any one position.

Are you on the right path?

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