Leaders in CTO recruitment 

We are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted search partners for recruiting Chief Technology Officers (CTO) and executive‑level Digital, Data, Technology, Product and Transformation leaders.

Our dedicated CTO appointments team is fully committed to delivering world‑class service and expertise throughout your search. We understand the unique strategic influence the CTO holds and the challenge of identifying the right technology leader to drive innovation, scale, and organisational success. Through our deep market insight, global networks and robust search methodology, we connect organisations across the private, public and third sectors with exceptional CTO talent.

Speak to one of our specialist CTO recruiters to begin your hiring journey today.

Why partner with us for your CTO search

We understand the role of the CTO
We understand the role of the CTO
With over three decades of experience, we recognise that every CTO placement is different. We take the time to understand the specific challenges, ambitions and culture of your business, to ensure we identify the CTO who can deliver real impact today and for the future. 
Trusted dedicated CTO recruitment partner
Trusted dedicated CTO recruitment partner
We support our clients and candidates throughout every stage of the search process, maintaining the same level of care from the first conversation to long after the appointment is made. This commitment has helped more than a third of our client relationships grow into long lasting partnerships that have lasted over ten years.
True experts in technology leadership
True experts in technology leadership
Our long standing Digital Leadership Report, alongside our related events provides a unique insight into the technology leadership landscape and community. This ongoing engagement ensures we keep pace with constant change, understanding the shifting demands placed on today’s technology executives.
We deliver with purpose and agility
We deliver with purpose and agility
Our dedicated search consultants tailor to your CTO requirements. Our flexible and proven search approach ensures we identify exceptional technology leaders who can shape strategy, drive innovation and deliver meaningful impact.
We are serious about diversity and inclusion
We are serious about diversity and inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to who we are. We are committed to nurturing talent from underrepresented groups and ensuring our work reflects and champions the breadth of the communities we serve.

“We are delighted to recommend Harvey Nash based on their exceptional performance in completing the executive search for our Chief Technology Officer position. Their efficiency, attention to detail, and commitment to finding the perfect candidate have truly exceeded our expectations. From the outset, they demonstrated a clear understanding of our requirements and objectives. Throughout the process, the candidates presented perfectly matched our criteria and expectations. The individual we selected for the position has quickly integrated into our business and has already begun to make a significant impact.”

CEO, PropTech Business

Why the CTO role matters more than ever

The role of the CTO has evolved from technical leadership to a core strategic position that directly shapes business performance. As organisations face rising complexity, rapid AI adoption and increased pressure to deliver operational efficiency, today’s CTO must combine deep technical understanding with commercial insight, cultural influence and long term vision.

Our latest Digital Leadership Report confirms this, Digital leaders report that expectations of technology have never been higher, even as budgets and headcount growth slows. Boards now prioritise operational efficiency above all else, and with large scale AI projects increasing, the CTO sits at the centre of turning automation, data and platform engineering into measurable business value.

At Harvey Nash, we partner with organisations to identify and appoint exceptional Chief Technology Officers who can deliver meaningful impact from the moment they step into the role. We understand the breadth and complexity of modern technology leadership and the importance of selecting a CTO who can unite vision, strategy and execution. Our team brings deep market insight, a global and diverse talent network, and a proven search approach that blends technical understanding with cultural and leadership assessment. Speak to our dedicated CTO search consultants and begin your search with confidence.

Our track record

Global Maritime organisation

We delivered a new Chief Technology Officer for a global maritime organisation. The role was designed to drive a digital transformation and harness AI to drive efficiencies and automate activities aboard the diverse range of vessels across the fleet.

PropTech start-up business 

We placed a highly successful Chief Technology Officer at this PropTech start-up ahead of schedule. This CTO needed to be visionary who could offer innovative perspectives and develop the overall business. The client was delighted with not only the final candidate but the whole shortlist.  

Global Facilities Management business

We were engaged to deliver their first CTO role as part of their end to end Technology transformation strategy. This was a high profile role to embrace newer digital and IoT technologies.

Globally recognised retail giant

This retail group had recently been acquired by private equity when we engaged with them. They were looking for a Chief Technology Information Officer who could drive aggressive growth. We were delighted to provide the new CTIO that led on all areas relating to Technology, Data and Cyber, building a range of platforms and products which delighted the customer and drove growth for this global retail giant. 

Global FMCG organisation 

We successfully appointed a new Chief Technology Officer and Vendor Management. This role was designed to replace and rationalise the extensive legacy technology estate, internationally. New cloud based solutions were implemented which delivered greater efficiencies, drove down costs and delivered an improved service to the end customer.

Clients we work with

Other technology leadership roles we recruit for

Chief Information Officer, Chief Digital Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Information Security Officer 

News & Insights

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