Role of the Chief Technology Officer | Chief Technology Officer's Blog The role of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is one of the least defined and understood corporate executive roles (such as CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, etc). The role has been gaining prominence in many organizations, as witnessed with the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer of the United States. This can be attributed to the growing impact of technology on both organizations and society, and highlights an expansion of focus beyond Research and Development to broader Competitive Strategy. in Diversewith ceocfochiefciojobofficerroletechnology