The CTO Lens with David Crawford is a podcast from London Tech Leaders that offers an inside look at the realities of modern technology leadership. Hosted by David Crawford — an experienced CTO and NED for some of the world’s leading enterprise organisations, the show explores the realities of driving transformation, building high-performing teams, and delivering real business impact through technology. This podcast gives you a front-row seat to the conversations shaping modern technology leadership.
Each episode offers practical insights, candid discussions, and stories from the frontlines - from navigating board-level conversations to scaling engineering teams and embracing emerging tech. Whether you’re a CTO, senior tech leader, or an aspiring executive, The CTO Lens is your guide to the challenges and opportunities that define today’s tech landscape.
Episode 9 features Sarah Greasley, former Group CTO at Direct Line and AWS EMEA Director, who shares insights from her nearly four decades in technology. She discusses what defines a modern CTO — from trust, curiosity, and vision to balancing technical depth with strategic and commercial awareness. Sarah explores how storytelling and relationship-building are key to influencing at the C-suite level, and reflects on the growing diversity of CTO roles, from startups to enterprises. She also opens up about her transition into a portfolio career, the realities of becoming a Non-Executive Director, and the importance of mentoring and growing future tech leaders.
London Tech Leaders is the UK’s leading community for senior technology leaders with over 2500+ members. Through regular events, exclusive dinners, women+ tech leaders series and thought-leadership content, we create a space where tech leaders connect, share real-world experiences, and tackle the challenges shaping the future of technology. It’s about building the kind of relationships that spark innovation, drive growth, and inspire fresh ideas across the industry.
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