Translation guide
CTO stands for Chief Technology Officer. In Japanese business contexts, the title is often used as-is in English, but there are also Japanese equivalents depending on the company structure and formality.
The executive responsible for technology strategy and development in a company.
The English abbreviation is widely used in Japanese companies, especially in tech and startups. Pronounced as シーティーオー.
彼は当社のCTOです。
He is the CTO of our company.
Formal Japanese translation. Used in official documents, press releases, or traditional corporate settings.
最高技術責任者に就任しました。
He was appointed as Chief Technology Officer.
Sometimes used in companies where the CTO role is held by a board member or executive officer. Less specific than 最高技術責任者.
技術担当役員としてプロジェクトを統括する。
Oversee the project as the executive in charge of technology.
When introducing yourself as CTO, you can simply say 「CTOの[名前]です」. In very formal situations, you might use 「最高技術責任者を務めております」.