Chief Technology Officer salary for male in area of Paris.

A chief technology officer (CTO) is the executive in charge of an organizations technological needs as well as its research and development (R&D). Also known as a chief technical officer, this individual examines the short- and long-term needs of an organization and utilizes capital to make investments designed to help the organization reach its objectives. The CTO usually reports directly to a companys chief information officer (CIO), but may also report to the chief executive officer (CEO) of the firm.