Andy Caddy talks about the evolving role of the CTO and what it takes to become a successful business leader.

In episode four of gravity9’s Digital Matters podcast Partner Andy Ross and Experience Director Andy Newman talk with Andy Caddy, previously CTO of Whitbread and CIO of Virgin Active, Andy is now Group Technology Director at The Collective, a London and New York based co-living organisation designed to connect members. Andy talks with us about the evolution of the CTO/CIO role and the skills of great businesses leaders.  

Why the role of the CTO/CIO is a privileged position. How the CTO/CIO role has changed over the last ten years and the skills needed as it continues to evolve. Why a strong Technology leader eliminates the need for a CDO.  Why there are so few examples of Technology leaders that have progressed into business leaders and is this set to change? The key skills seen in successful business leaders  How Technology leaders can challenge and equip themselves to step into business leadership roles? 

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