About Me

I’m Chris Rowe, a CTO with 20+ years of experience leading engineering teams in banking, insurance, telecom, HR, and procurement.

I began as a quiet developer — deeply technical, but hesitant to speak up. Over time, I realised that real impact goes beyond clean code: it’s about leadership, empathy, and aligning people around shared goals.

Today, I focus on creating engineering cultures where:

• Impact extends beyond the code — to customer outcomes and business results.

• Learning is continuous — through feedback, reflection, and ownership.

• Joy is part of the process — through collaboration, autonomy, and shared wins.

I coach engineers and tech leaders navigating the shift from individual contributor to strategic leader — with clarity, empathy, and practical tactics.

I believe teams do their best work when they’re trusted, supported, and aligned — and that’s the environment I strive to build every day.

This Substack is where I share thoughts and resources on innovation, tech, productivity, and finance — the tools and ideas shaping how we work and live.