Building a technology leadership role that actually drives change with Shankar Kalyana
July 03, 2025
Shankar Kalyana joins The Only Constant¡ªA Playbook for Change Leaders podcast to discuss scaling digital transformation solutions
When does a company need its first-ever Chief Technology Officer? Shankar Kalyana takes us behind the scenes of becoming Â鶹´«Ã½'s first CTO while simultaneously leading their digital transformation and AI initiatives.
With refreshing honesty, he shares how he balanced technical Â鶹´«Ã½ with transformation leadership, shaped a role that didn¡¯t previously exist, and executed a strategic 100-day plan that started with deep listening. Shankar explains why the traditional CIO/CTO division is disappearing, offers practical advice for those stepping into newly created technology leadership roles, and predicts where these executive positions are heading as AI transforms business. A fascinating look at technology leadership when ¡°digital¡± appears countless times in your company¡¯s strategic plan!
To learn more about digital transformation solutions, listen to the podcast.
