Lightning Talks – When Everything’s On Fire Surviving and Thriving as a Turnaround CTO

This session explores how CTOs, including those in new, fractional, or interim positions, navigate technical and cultural turnarounds within struggling teams. The speakers share personal experiences related to leading architectural rewrites, managing difficult conversations, and the challenges of being perceived as a crisis manager. Attendees will gain valuable insights into turnaround leadership and the dynamics of private equity, helping them assess if this high-stakes environment aligns with their career aspirations.