CTO Craft 100 – 2026

Celebrating 100 leaders shaping how technology is built, how teams work and what the industry becomes next.

Technology is changing quickly, and leaders are navigating questions that affect their teams every day: how far AI has gone, how to evidence its impact, how expectations and headcount are shifting, and how to build strong teams for what comes next.

The CTO Craft 100 recognises 100 technology leaders guiding their organisations through that change. They bring different experiences, perspectives and approaches, but share a commitment to building stronger teams and moving the industry forward.

Leadership can be demanding, and much of the work happens away from the spotlight. This year’s report celebrates the people doing that work, features interviews with leaders from the list, and shares findings from a pulse survey completed by 52 of this year’s 100.

Inside the report

Alongside the list and interviews, the report includes a pulse survey asking five short questions about the realities facing technology organisations. Topics include AI adoption and how leaders measure its impact, changes to headcount and team expectations, junior and graduate hiring, and the challenges leaders expect to face in the year ahead.

Explore the CTO Craft 100, read the interviews and discover what this year’s survey reveals.