Emerging CTO Programme
Drive strategic impact through visionary technology leadership
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What you will learn
The Emerging CTO Programme will enable you to:
Integrate emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and automation to drive digital transformation and foster a culture of innovation
Evaluate the ROI of technology initiatives to improve financial performance and business value
Mitigate technology risks, develop robust cybersecurity strategies and incorporate crisis management frameworks to ensure business continuity
Refine data strategies to assess and improve your organisation's data management and utilisation and align them with technological initiatives to drive digital expansion
Optimise infrastructure management and cloud computing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability
Formulate a strategic technology vision that aligns with business objectives to drive growth and gain competitive advantage
Implement customer-centric strategies to drive continuous improvement and make informed decisions
Foster ethical leadership and an inclusive organisational culture while leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovative solutions
Analyse organisational structures and politics, discerning their impact on decision-making processes
Integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles with the decision-making process to align organisational goals with social objectives
Immersive learning
Experience an immersive learning journey that extends beyond the classroom through online sessions, live online sessions, discussion forums and toolkit activities, gaining hands-on experience in relevant skills. You will:
Engage with global peers, guest speakers and esteemed faculty through live online sessions to solidify your understanding of the evolving CTO role
Collaborate with your cohort members during discussion forums to share your programme learnings and exchange ideas, enhancing your understanding through teamwork
Apply classroom learnings to complete two executive strategy activities, including the executive toolkit activity and the executive workbook which comprise more than 20 assignments, transforming your programme knowledge into actionable skills
Receive the guidance and support of a cohort success coach as you blend your career goals with your learning journey
Curriculum
This comprehensive six-month learning journey will prepare you to confidently navigate the complexities of C-suite leadership and help you develop the skills needed to be a successful CTO in today’s dynamic business and technology landscape.
Note: Module topics are subject to change.
Executive Strategy Activities
Across the Emerging CTO Programme experience, you will apply programme insights to complete two executive strategy activities that consist of weekly assignments. The projects requires you to explore a broad range of leadership capabilities, from hard skills such as artificial intelligence to soft skills like creativity.
Executive toolkit activity: The activity includes a variety of interactive, research-based activities. These required activities, which are built into each module, will equip aspiring C-level leaders with the necessary skills to lead at the executive level and offer regular opportunities to translate theory into practice.
Executive workbook: The workbook will require you to leverage CTO-specific strategies and skills to build a technology road map for your organisation. Each week, you will complete an assignment, crafting a plan for how your organisation will navigate the tech landscape and use technology to achieve its business objectives.
Case studies and industry examples
Understand how to measure success and drive continuous improvements in tech strategy through real-world examples, including Kodak, Netflix, Apple, Amazon and Waze.
Amazon Web Services
Explore how this cloud computing giant’s carbon reporting tool falls short of helping users optimise emissions reductions.
Capital One
Discover how one of the largest US banks used Amazon Web Services to improve agility and accelerate innovation.
Starbucks
Learn how this coffee retailer used a mobile ordering system to enhance customer experience and streamline order management.
Walmart
Understand how this multinational retail corporation used blockchain technology to bring unprecedented transparency to the food supply chain.
Waze
Investigate how this navigation technology company leveraged crowdsourced data to become one of the most widely used mapping services in the world.
Kodak
Explore how this once undisputed leader in the photography industry failed to adapt to digital photography and embrace innovation, resulting in bankruptcy.
Netflix
Understand how this online streaming giant embraced digital transformation and adapted to changing customer preferences to establish itself as a market leader.
Programme highlights
Cutting-edge content
Immerse yourself in an innovative curriculum, develop the skills needed for today’s CTOs and become a visionary tech leader.
Peer learning
Engage with like-minded peers from diverse fields during discussion forums to exchange ideas and enrich your learning experience.
Esteemed faculty and industry experts
Acquire insights into modern-day CTO responsibilities from world-renowned Imperial Executive Education faculty and distinguished industry experts.
Interactive sessions
Leverage the synergies of real-time learning in live online sessions with faculty, guest speakers and a cohort success coach.
Executive Strategy Activities
Complete the two executive strategy activities to strengthen your programme learning.
Case studies and industry examples
Understand the ever-changing CTO role and technology landscape through real-world examples.
Success coach
Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort.
Alumni benefits
Upon successful completion of the programme, gain access to associate alumni benefits.
Emerging CTO Programme with Imperial College Business School Executive Education
The Emerging CTO Programme equips you with the essential knowledge, skills and tools to navigate today’s complex business environment. Imperial's remarkable technology leadership education is delivered by world-renowned industry experts and faculty. These collaborations with global leaders ensure you gain the latest research and cutting-edge knowledge that enhance your readiness for a successful transition to the CTO role.
Who is this programme for?
The six-month Emerging CTO Programme is designed for aspiring CTOs. The programme empowers experienced tech leaders to navigate the complexities of C-suite leadership and drive significant impact to meet business objectives.
This programme is particularly relevant for, but not limited to, the following roles:
Senior technical leaders looking to enhance their business, leadership and strategic skills to make an organisation-wide impact, set the technological direction for the business and advance to a C-level role
IT operations and security leaders seeking to use technology and strategy to play a more significant role in their organisation, elevate IT’s contribution to business value, shape technology policy and overcome business challenges
Digital transformation managers aiming to develop technical expertise and C-level leadership skills to lead company-wide digital strategies, drive organisational change and advance to the C-suite
Business and technology leaders looking to deepen their technical knowledge and develop executive leadership skills to shape the future of business with technology, make data-driven decisions, build new business models and lead at the executive level
Meet the faculty
The programme faculty are world-renowned experts who foster a rich and comprehensive learning environment, ensuring participants gain essential insights and practical knowledge.
Programme Director; Fractional CTO and Strategic Adviser
Khalil Dimachkie has an extensive technology leadership background, including ten years as a CTO. He leverages his leadership experience together with his expertise in softwar...
Lecturer at Imperial College Business School
Adam Kingl’s primary research focuses on the work and leadership paradigms of the youngest generations in the workplace. Kingl is a highly sought-after speaker at prestigious ...
CTO and Technology Adviser
Alfonso Ferrandez is a practising CTO and Technology Advisor for a variety of successful companies. In his early career, he worked for several large organisations, including A...
Principal Lecturer (Teaching); Admissions Tutor for the BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science degree, Imperial College Business School
Danielle Lyssimachou, an award-winning educator, is an academic leader and consultant in the field of accounting. Her research has been published in top academic journals, inc...
Cybersecurity Expert
Head of Threat Intelligence for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at UBS
Ali Haidar has a notable career in the cybersecurity landscape, specialising in security opera...
Advanced Research Fellow at the Institute for Security Science and Technology
Catherine Mulligan is an interdisciplinary researcher whose primary focus is digital technologies. She is also the Founder of the Sustainable Society Digital Collective, a dig...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a verified digital certificate of completion via email from Imperial College Business School Executive Education.
FAQs
Connect with a programme advisers for a 1:1 session
Our programme advisers have helped senior executives around the world choose the right programme for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 session to get a deeper understanding of why the Emerging CTO Programme from Imperial College Business School Executive Education is right for you.
Email: learner.success@emeritus.org
Phone: +44 746 045 1107 (UK) / +1 315 236 4838 (US) / +65 3129 7468 (SG)
Early registrations are encouraged.
Flexible payment options available.
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