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Rachel Laycock

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EVP, Chief Technology Officer at Thoughtworks
📍 Milton, Delaware, United States

Rachel Laycock is the Chief Technology Officer at Thoughtworks, where she shapes the companys global technology strategy. She progressed from a developer in 2010 to CTO, previously leading the Enterprise Modernization and Cloud business. Rachel earned her masters in IT and bachelors in media technology from Teesside University.

Originally from the North of England, Rachel now lives in Delaware with her husband and two children. She is a vocal advocate for women in technology and is passionate about demonstrating that it is possible to balance a demanding global executive role with family life and personal commitments.

Unique fact: Rachel pivoted to technology from a planned career in sound engineering after discovering an unexpected passion and talent for programming during a university course.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Milton, Delaware, United States
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Priorities

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Strategic AI Adoption
Focuses on moving AI strategy from efficiency and cost-savings to a driver for business growth and innovation, a core theme in her recent posts and talks.
The Human Side of AI
Frequently speaks on how AI reshapes roles, workflows, and organizational dynamics, emphasizing the importance of diversity and human perspective in ensuring responsible AI integration.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Thoughtworks
10-2020 - 6-2023
Global Managing Director - Enterprise Modernization, Platforms and Cloud
Thoughtworks
2-2018 - 10-2020
Chief Technology Officer - North America
Thoughtworks
12-2009 - 7-2010
Developer
7digital
12-2007 - 12-2009
Web Developer
MRM Worldwide
In the press

Media appearances

Tech Talks: Rachel Laycock, North American CTO at Thoughtworks. Featured in Harvey Nash
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The Shift's Big Interview #2: Thoughtworks CTO Rachel Laycock doesn't believe in code review. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2020 - 2020
Executive Education
Columbia Business School
2019 - 2019
Executive Education
Columbia Business School
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