{"id":699443,"date":"2026-01-16T08:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/699443\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T08:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T08:01:11","slug":"cti-digitals-important-step-forward-with-cto-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/699443\/","title":{"rendered":"CTI Digital\u2019s \u201cimportant step forward\u201d with CTO appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/profile\/cti-digital\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/profile\/cti-digital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CTI Digital<\/a> has named Vivian Spencer as its new Chief Technology Officer.<\/p>\n<p>Spencer joins the Manchester company to lead its technology roadmap and strengthen its technical operations.<\/p>\n<p>He arrives with decades of experience including more than 10 years as CTO at Creation Agency. He was also Technical Director at By Inspiration for 18 years and has been CTO at Pitchfire since 2022.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy vision for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/news\/cti-digital-lands-manchester-central-website-brief\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/news\/cti-digital-lands-manchester-central-website-brief\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CTI\u2019s <\/a>technology direction centres on three pillars: operational excellence, strategic AI integration, and reusable foundations for scalable delivery,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m focused on building robust systems, implementing strong engineering metrics, enhancing our testing frameworks, and enabling our teams to consistently deliver brilliant work at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/news\/cti-digital-signs-10-year-lease-as-it-downsizes-manchester-hq\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/news\/cti-digital-signs-10-year-lease-as-it-downsizes-manchester-hq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">READ MORE \u2013 CTI Digital downsizes Manchester headquarters citing major shift in work habits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Head of Delivery, Katie Livingstone added:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVivian\u2019s appointment marks an important step forward for our delivery capability. By bringing technology and delivery closer together, he will help us improve efficiency and reusability, freeing up more time to focus on meaningful customisation and innovation for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CEO, Chris Burgess explained that his arrival also bolstered the company\u2019s AI capabilities, following increased demand for AI consultancy across areas including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/news\/the-next-big-thing-in-pr-and-marketing-for-2026-industry-figures-give-their-predictions\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.prolificnorth.co.uk\/news\/the-next-big-thing-in-pr-and-marketing-for-2026-industry-figures-give-their-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">generative engine optimisation (GEO)<\/a> and agentic workflows.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re delighted to have Vivian on board to continue our commitment to trailblazing innovation and dependable delivery. As an agency, he\u2019ll help us to build on our use of AI for time-saving and value-add initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CTI Digital has named Vivian Spencer as its new Chief Technology Officer. 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