WEBVTT 1 00:00:03.230 --> 00:00:08.218 The CTO role has become increasingly important over time. 2 00:00:08.218 --> 00:00:11.450 This is the person that sits 3 00:00:11.450 --> 00:00:14.910 in the nucleus of the transformation. 4 00:00:14.910 --> 00:00:18.940 They're a person that understands the path forward 5 00:00:18.940 --> 00:00:23.740 and drives to success day in and day out. 6 00:00:23.740 --> 00:00:26.710 And this person has some unique qualities. 7 00:00:26.710 --> 00:00:30.610 They have to be able to interact with senior management 8 00:00:30.610 --> 00:00:33.730 but also be able to drive change 9 00:00:33.730 --> 00:00:36.940 at the day-to-day organizational level. 10 00:00:36.940 --> 00:00:39.190 That makes it incredibly important. 11 00:00:39.190 --> 00:00:43.840 The choice of a CTO can make or break a transformation. 12 00:00:43.840 --> 00:00:45.300 Having the right person 13 00:00:45.300 --> 00:00:48.790 in this role really makes a difference 14 00:00:48.790 --> 00:00:50.583 during a transformation effort.