CIO vs. CTO-Key Differences in Roles and Responsibilities

TECHTARGET: Understanding the distinct roles of CIOs and CTOs is crucial for organizational success. In this TechTarget article, Sal DiFranco, Managing Partner at DHR Global, emphasizes this distinction:

“The CIO basically runs all the technology for the enterprise: application development, infrastructure, architecture, everything that keeps the company up and running.”

“The CTO is the top technical leader for product delivery to the market. They often have an engineering and software development background.”

In contrast, CTOs often drive external technological innovation, focusing on product development and customer-facing technologies.

For a deeper dive into the evolving responsibilities of these roles, read the full article here.