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# Field CTO

- **Company:** World Wide Technology
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Networks, Data Centers, AI Infrastructure, Cisco
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7fd06606310d9d07

## About the Role

Must-Haves

 * 15-20+ years in technology with genuine, demonstrable AI infrastructure credibility
 * 5+ years in a client-facing senior technical leadership role (Field CTO, CTO, VP Engineering, or Distinguished Engineer)
 * Deep understanding of AI infrastructure: GPU compute, high-performance networking, storage, and data centre facilities
 * Strong enterprise network with existing C-suite relationships in EMEA
 * Commercial acumen - ability to shape deals and position technical capability for business impact
 * Stage and boardroom presence - confident presenting to boards, at conferences, and in media

Nice-to-Haves

 * Published thought leadership on AI infrastructure, HPC, or data centre architecture
 * Existing relationships with NVIDIA, HPE, or other AI infrastructure vendors
 * Experience with sovereign AI and regulated industry infrastructure requirements
 * Track record of directly influencing multi-million-pound infrastructure investment decisions

## Description

This is the most senior client-facing technical role in WWT's AI Infrastructure practice. As Field CTO, you operate at the frontier of client engagement - shaping AI infrastructure strategy with C-suite executives, generating demand for WWT's capabilities, and ensuring that WWT is positioned as the indispensable partner for every major AI infrastructure investment in EMEA.
You combine deep technical credibility with commercial instinct and boardroom presence.
What You'll Do

 * Provide C-suite advisory on AI infrastructure strategy: GPU compute investment, data centre readiness, build-vs-buy decisions
 * Shape demand for WWT's AI Infrastructure practice through executive relationships, speaking engagements, and thought leadership
 * Position WWT's AI infrastructure capability in pre-sales pursuits and strategic account plans
 * Advise clients on AI infrastructure technology landscape: GPU roadmaps (NVIDIA Blackwell/Rubin, AMD Instinct), networking evolution, storage trends
 * Develop and present WWT's AI infrastructure point of view at industry events, executive briefings, and partner forums
 * Collaborate with NVIDIA, HPE, Dell, Cisco, and other strategic partners on joint client engagement
 * Mentor and develop senior technical talent within the AI Infrastructure practice
 * Inform WWT's AI Infrastructure practice strategy and investment priorities based on market signals


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