Times have changed. In fact, ever since the dawn of the new century, the role of a technology leader has been under the dynamic process of evolution. Today, this change is happening in shut-eye time and it’s even more dynamic. The pandemic has been a watershed moment from a technology perspective. Chief Technology Officers (CTO), especially the ones who are trying to create a headway, need to comprehend the fact that the skill sets and traits tech teams require have changed dramatically over the course of the pandemic alone; let alone the constant change in accordance with the dynamic technology upgrades.

IT, which was merely a facilitation infrastructure a few years ago, has now transformed as the cornerstone that enables business continuity during the unfavorable business environments that are prevailing. It’s also fascinating the way the mindset of organizations and people towardsdigital transformation has transformed,

thanks to the benefits ranging from business continuity to ease of working and collaboration capabilities. While this scenario offers an excellent opportunity for CTOs to contribute directly to their respective organization’s growth, it also brings in enormous challenges. The curious case of cyber threats is a solid example.

Even though we are hopefully in the end game of the pandemic, CIOs will continue to be the growth hackers and drivers of business transformation This simply means that modern day CTO needs to know the business. He or she needs to have decisive acumen for operations and strategy, while hold of the cross-industry knowledge will become a bonus. The traits like emotional intelligence and communication skills will guide them further forward in the success path. In this special issue, we unfold the stories of some of the highly successful modern day CTOs.
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