Chief Technology Officer

Job Summary

The Chief Technology Officer leads the Esports Foundation’s technology, platform, data, AI and digital strategy to drive business transformation and scalability. Reporting to the COO, the CTO builds permanent, reusable technology capabilities across the Esports World Cup, Esports Nations Cup and future products, while working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Foundation’s technology-enabled transformation strategy, using technology, data, AI and automation to redesign operations and create value
• Own the AI strategy, infrastructure, platforms and governance, identifying and scaling high-value AI use cases across the Foundation
• Establish the Foundation’s authoritative data layer for core entities including players, clubs, teams, competitions, matches and media assets, ensuring consistent identities and data standards
• Own architecture, standards and systems supporting media and competition technology environments, ensuring mission-critical reliability and operational continuity
• Manage the enterprise technology environment including workplace technology, enterprise applications, integrations and collaboration capabilities for a globally distributed organisation
• Lead build, buy or partner decisions based on strategic value, scalability, total cost of ownership and long-term capability needs
• Establish common platforms, APIs and reusable capabilities across events, products and programmes to reduce fragmentation
• Ensure security, data protection and residency requirements are embedded by design while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience
• 15+ years of experience across technology, digital platforms, enterprise systems, data or engineering, including significant senior/executive leadership experience
• Significant executive leadership experience in technology-enabled businesses or complex operational environments
• Proven ability to use technology, data and digital capabilities to drive growth, scalability and business transformation
• Strong understanding of live events, media, production, content, distribution, audiences and commercial operations
• Experience building scalable technology capabilities across multiple products, markets, programmes or events
• Experience driving practical AI and automation adoption focused on productivity, workflow improvement and decision quality
• Strong commercial judgement in technology investment, vendor management and build/buy/partner decisions
• Proven ability to build and lead a lean core technology capability, orchestrating specialist teams, vendors and strategic partners with strong executive stakeholder management

What the company offers

• Competitive compensation
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• VIP medical insurance
• Relocation support

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