Meaning of the word "chief technology officer" in English

What does "chief technology officer" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chief technology officer

US /tʃiːf tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi ˈɑː.fɪ.sɚ/
UK /tʃiːf tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi ˈɒf.ɪ.sər/
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Noun

a high-ranking executive responsible for an organization's technological needs as well as its research and development

Example:
The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for the company's technical strategy.
She was promoted to Chief Technology Officer after leading the software team for five years.

Abbreviation

the common acronym for Chief Technology Officer

Example:
The CTO will give a presentation on AI trends.
Our CTO is looking for new cybersecurity solutions.