Field CTO

World Wide Technology; Harrow; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a Field CTO for its AI Infrastructure practice in EMEA. This senior, client-facing role shapes AI infrastructure strategy with C-suite executives, drives demand for capabilities, and positions WWT as the essential partner for major AI investments.

You combine deep technical credibility with commercial instinct and boardroom presence, mentoring talent and guiding investments across GPU, networking, storage and data centre projects.

Qualifications

• 15–20+ years of technology experience with 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 and ability to shape deals for business impact.
• Stage and boardroom presence with confidence presenting to boards and at conferences.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 AI Infrastructure practice strategy and investment priorities based on market signals.

Skills

AI infrastructure

Executive leadership

C-suite relationships

Boardroom presence

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Job description

About WWT

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider with over US$20 billion in annual revenue, 10,000+ employees, and operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. WWT combines strategy, execution, and partnership to help the world’s largest organisations adopt transformative technology — from cloud and security to AI and advanced infrastructure.

About WWT

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider with over US$20 billion in annual revenue, 10,000+ employees, and operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. WWT combines strategy, execution, and partnership to help the world’s largest organisations adopt transformative technology — from cloud and security to AI and advanced infrastructure. WWT’s AI Infrastructure Practice designs, deploys, and operates the physical and logical foundations that make enterprise AI possible — GPU compute clusters, high-performance networking, storage architectures, power and cooling systems, and the platforms that tie them together. As eleven-time NVIDIA Partner of the Year for AI and Deep Learning, WWT brings unmatched depth in AI infrastructure at enterprise scale.

The Opportunity

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

What We’re Looking For

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

Why WWT

• Join a US$20B+ global technology leader with startup energy in the AI Infrastructure practice
• Work on the most advanced AI infrastructure deployments in EMEA — GPU superclusters, liquid cooling, InfiniBand fabrics
• Direct access to NVIDIA, HPE, Dell, Cisco, and leading AI infrastructure vendors as strategic partners
• Enterprise-scale projects with Fortune 500 and regulated industry clients
• Remote-first flexibility with travel to client sites and data centres
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development

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