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Interim CTO
There is a gap to fill or a critical change to lead, now. A Clateway interim CTO joins with a full mandate to lead engineering and technology through a vacancy, a platform rebuild, a merger, a carve-out or a turnaround.
Our interim CTOs stabilise teams and delivery, take the architecture and supplier decisions that cannot wait, and prepare the organisation for its permanent technology leader.
Typical interim CTO assignments
- Leading engineering after the sudden departure of a CTO
- Rescuing a platform rebuild or product programme that is off track
- Technology integration after an acquisition, or separation in a carve-out
- Interim leadership in private-equity portfolio companies and exit readiness
- Search and handover to the permanent CTO
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an interim CTO and a fractional CTO?
An interim CTO works full time for a defined period to fill a gap or lead a critical change. A fractional CTO works part time over a longer period.
How long does an interim CTO stay?
Usually three to twelve months, until the critical change is delivered and a permanent CTO has taken over.
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