chief technical officer

A form of chief technology officer — An executive responsible for the technological development and often the overall technical infrastructure of the products of a business, typically directly accountable to the chief executive officer or the board.

Meanings

nounchief technical officer (plural chief technical officers)

plural chief technical officers

  1. alternativeAlternative form of chief technology officer.

Synonyms & antonyms

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