Five Ways to Make It to the Tech C-Suite
Computer Weekly, Thursday, October 1st, 2026
Harvey Nash recruiters offer five tips for directors aiming for CIO, CTO and other tech C-suite roles.
Executive recruiters Kirsteen Bell and Peter Birch of Harvey Nash outline five ways to reach the tech C-suite, starting with building a track record of measurable results and expecting five to 10 years at director level.
They also advise being flexible about moving between large corporates and smaller firms or start-ups, and gaining hands-on AI experience, since boards now expect leaders who can apply AI responsibly at enterprise scale.
The final two are developing commercial and leadership skills such as communication and handling ambiguity, and building a personal brand through speaking and writing.