Where the CTO Sits on the Org Chart
Reports to
- CEO
Direct reports
- VP Engineering
- VP Infrastructure
- Chief Architect
- Head of Security
- Head of Data
- Engineering Managers
How the CTO Uses Org Charts
The Chief Technology Officerdoesn't just appear on the org chart — they actively use it as a management and communication tool. Here are the most common scenarios.
Team topology planning — ensuring teams are right-sized and have the right mix of seniority
Technical career ladder visibility — showing the IC track alongside the management track
Acquisition integration — merging engineering teams from acquired companies without destroying culture
Recruiting presentations — showing candidates where they would sit and what the growth path looks like
What Recruiters Should Know About CTO Org Charts
When presenting an org chart to a CTO or mapping the CTO's function, keep in mind that this role cares about different things than other C-suite positions. The CTO wants to see their direct connection to the CEO, a clear view of their 6 direct reports, and how their function connects to adjacent teams.
An org chart that buries the CTO's direct reports three levels deep, or that doesn't distinguish between solid-line and dotted-line relationships, will not land well in a boardroom presentation. Use OrgBrief to generate a clean, role-focused view that highlights the CTO's span of control.
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