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AI integrated for visionary CTOs

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Programme

Transform AI and tech disruption into impact

  • Become Eligible for ISB Executive Alumni Status
  • Insights into Gen-AI and Intelligent Ecosystems
  • Capstone Project and Action Learning Projects
  • In-Person Immersion at ISB Campus
Work Experience

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Programme Overview

The programme empowers technology leaders to harness AI, emerging technologies, and digital ecosystems to drive innovation, enterprise transformation, cybersecurity resilience, and strategic leadership in the age of disruption.

Designed for new and future C-suite leaders, the program attracts highly accomplished professionals, and the majority of past participants have brought more than 20 years of leadership experience, making it a premier pathway to CTO excellence.

81%

of tech leaders are prioritizing ways to future-proof their architectures.
Source: PWC Pulse Survey 2025

94%

of tech leaders are looking to ramp up the development of AI-native ecosystems.
Source: PWC Pulse Survey 2025

Global CTOs

voted 'technical debt / refactoring' as their biggest challenge right now.
Source: Global CTO Survey 2025

Compensation

Compensation levels for top CTO candidates in India have gone from around ₹1.2-1.5 crore to ₹2-2.5+ crore, depending on size/complexity of role. This reflects how valuable the market considers the role now.
Source: The Economics Times

Programme Highlights

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Weekly sessions with success coach

Weekly live-online sessions* to support, guide and accelerate your learning

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Certification from ISB

Certificate of completion from ISB Executive Education

ISB-CTO Networking PH LP 85x85

Immersion and networking at the ISB

with diverse peers and faculty during the 1-day campus visit.

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One-on-one with a success coach

Access to success coach to drive engagement and clarity via live-online sessions

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A Capstone Project

Work on capstone project and learn with peers from across industries

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Action Learning Projects

Couple of Action learning projects guided by success coach

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Select live sessions by faculty & industry experts

Gain cutting-edge insights from faculty and industry leaders

ISB-CTO ISB Executive Alumni Status PH LP 85x85

ISB Executive Alumni Status

Become eligible for ISB Executive Alumni Benefits.

notes:  - For the on-campus networking session, participants will be responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. - This is primarily a self-paced online programme, supplemented with select live sessions led by faculty and industry experts. Participants get the opportunity to interact, discuss, and clarify doubts with a dedicated success coach (an industry expert) through weekly live online sessions.

Campus Immersion

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    AI-Focused Live Sessions and Masterclasses

    Engage in dynamic masterclasses and live sessions led by industry leaders and faculty, covering cutting-edge topics in technology, strategy, and leadership.

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    Building GenAI driven products at scale: Strategies for CTO

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    AI budgeting and ROI: FinOps strategies for tech leaders

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    GenAI at the frontier of cybersecurity: A CTO's guide to threat mitigation

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    IT governance in the age of AI

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    Integrating agentic AI solutions into existing enterprise workflows

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    Financial management for CTOs

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    Mastering AI CoEs: Building and leading next GenAI teams

    Note: Live sessions are subject to change at the discretion of the ISB faculty.

    Case Studies

    Note:

    • All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

    Why ISB Executive Education?

    #1

    Premier business school in India
    : FT Business School Ranking 2025

    #27

    Business school globally
    : FT Global MBA Ranking 2025

    #19

    Global ranking for ISB's career services
    : FT Global MBA Ranking 2025
    Who Is This Programme For?

    Who Is This Programme For?

    • Current and future CTOs aiming to elevate their strategic leadership and spearhead enterprise-wide digital transformation.

    • Senior technology executives such as VPs of Engineering or Heads of Architecture who play a pivotal role in defining and executing technology roadmaps.

    • Technology consultants and leaders charged with assessing, implementing, and scaling emerging innovations to unlock sustainable business growth.

    Eligibility: Minimum 10 years of work experience as on the programme start date

    Past Participant Profile

    Work Experience

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    Top Industries

    • IT/ Technology

    • BFSI Industry

    • Financial Services

    • Banking

    • Others

    *Other industries include Engineering, Energy/Utilities, Health Care/Health Services, etc.

    Top Titles

    • VPs

    • Functional Heads

    • CTOs and CIOs

    • Senior Technology Consultants

    • Others.

    *Other title include Technology Leaders, AI Leaders, Senior Directors, etc.

    Where past participants come from

    Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of product and company names does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the holders.

    The list of companies is only indicative and not exhaustive.

    ISB CTO programme outcomes

    ISB-CTO Gain a strategic LO LP 85x85

    Gain a strategic perspective on technology and its impact on organisational strategy

    ISB-CTO Evaluate emerging technologies LO LP 85x85

    Evaluate AI and emerging technologies and how they can transform the organisational supply chain

    ISB-CTO Align investments LP 85x85

    Align investments with business strategy and changing organization strategy for tech-led competitive advantage

    ISB-CTO Develop key skills LP 85x85

    Develop key skills to lead technology and technology-driven organizations

    Participant Testimonials

    To me, the most valuable part of the programme was the sessions from the industry speakers. These sessions have really added great insight into not just technology but product, marketing, sales and op...
    ISB-CTO Learner Abhishek Srivastava
    Abhishek Srivastava
    Principal Vice President, Digital & Technology
    The CTO programme offered a rich blend of academic excellence and practical learning. The sessions on emerging technologies combined with case studies from real world scenarios prepared me to handle c...
    ISB-CTO Learner Ashutosh Parida
    Ashutosh Parida
    Head of Engineering, Sagri
    The programme has been a transformational learning experience for me and of definite value in my professional journey. It helps you with how leaders can create a lasting impact and lead beyond their t...
    ISB-CTO Learner Manoj Nanduri
    Manoj Nandur
    Technology Leader HSBC
    This comprehensive programme has equipped me with expertise in strategic leadership, utilising the CTO role as a strategy catalyst, driving innovation, managing and seizing innovative opportunities, p...
    Kiran Kumar
    Principal Architect | Location services | Fin-tech Payments
    The programme has been a fantastic opportunity to build on my rich experience in the world of IT and opening a window to help organisations, businesses and societies. The programme was challenging but...
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    A Srikanth Reddy
    Technology Director
    PWC AC Bangalore
    The programme has been developed to address all important aspects of technology leadership, from strategic planning and innovation to managing large-scale IT operations and instilling a culture of con...
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    Anil Kumar Devarasetti
    Automation Practice Lead
    algoleap
    After the programme, I now realise I am a strategy catalyst for my CEO, an innovation catalyst for my research and engineering team, a business acumen person with financial understanding for my CFO an...
    ISB-CTO Learner Jagmeet Singh
    Jagmeet Singh
    Senior Director, NatWest
    I would recommend this program to all aspiring CTOs as the learning is a perfect blend of theory and practical application.
    ISB-CTO Learner Rohit Thomas
    Rohit Thomas
    Associate Director & Customer Technology Advisor, Kyndryl India

    Programme Modules

    Key Programme Faculty

    ISB-CTO - Vallabh Sambamurthy
    Vallabh Sambamurthy

    Visiting Faculty, ISB, Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business

    Vallabh (Samba) Sambamurthy is the Albert O. Nicholas Dean of the Wisconsin School of Business. Recognized as an impactful administrator, attentive leader, and preeminent scho...

    Paul R. Anderson
    Subodha Kumar

    Visiting Faculty, ISB, Professor, Statistics, Operations, and Data Science, Fox School of Business and Management

    Professor Subodha Kumar is the Paul R. Anderson Distinguished Chair Professor of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science and the Founding Director of the Center for Business ...

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    Kannan Srikanth

    Visiting Faculty, ISB, Associate Professor, Strategy, Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University

    Professor Srikanth’s research investigates how to design organisations and inter-organisational relationships to be more effective and more innovative. He has studied mergers ...

    IBS-CDO - Faculty - NANDU NANDKISHORE
    NANDU NANDKISHORE

    Adjunct Professor, Marketing (Practice), ISB

    Professor Nandu Nandkishore is a global C-suite executive with over 34 years of experience in leadership roles across a diverse set of environments in both emerging and develo...

    Note: - Programme Faculty for the live sessions might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be shared closer to the programme start date.

    ISB Executive Alumni Benefits

    ISB Executive Alumni Benefits

    • Access to the Executive Alumni portal – a unique space for alumni to re-ignite connections, spark collaborations and engage in continuous learning. The alumni portal has several features like an alumni directory, city chapters, special interest groups, alumni mentorship and more. Access to the alumni portal is provided post the programme completion.

    • Networking opportunities via ISB Executive Education Network Group on LinkedIn.

    • Preferential pricing with 10% discount on programme fee on ISB Executive Education programmes.

    • ISB Executive Education newsletters, articles, podcasts and videos.

    • Access to ISB Executive Education support team over email.

    • Exclusive invitations to Online and Offline events like Webinars, Conferences, and Master Classes, amongst others.

    • Opportunity to be a Guest Speaker at ISB Executive events (invited on the discretion of ISB Executive Education).

    • ISB Executive Alumni Credentials: ISB Email ID.

    Note:

    • All activities and research resources for ISB Executive Education alumni are handled by ISB Executive Education. Whenever there are any events or webinars held, they will be informing the alumni community of the same. Events take place yearly basis availability of resources & is subject to change.

    • All alumni benefits are subject to change based on ISB’s prevailing alumni benefits policy. The school reserves the right to modify or withdraw any benefit at its discretion without prior notice.

    1-day Campus Immersion at ISB

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    Networking Sessions – Connect with professionals and industry peers.

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    Faculty-Led Discussions – Gain insights directly from ISB’s renowned faculty.

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    Peer Networking – Share experiences and perspectives with cross-industry leaders.

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    Campus Immersion – Engage in an enriching on-campus learning experience.

    *Participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel and accomodation

    *These activities may vary from cohort to cohort.

    Programme Certificate

    Programme Certificate

    Upon successfully completing the programme with a minimum 70% score, you will be awarded a certificate for the Chief Technology Officer programme from ISB Executive Education.

    Note:

    • All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of ISB Executive Education.

    • Recordings of masterclasses by industry experts may or may not be made available, at the discretion of the industry experts. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any live session recordings.

    Programme FAQs

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    Flexible payment options available.

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