Raychel Laycock

Chief Technology Officer at Thoughtworks

Rachel Laycock is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for North America at ThoughtWorks, where she is responsible for driving the technology strategy and defining key areas of focus for the region. She steers the development of technical capabilities and solutions, bridging the gap between global leadership and local technology teams. Rachel brings a wealth of experience advising clients on technology strategy, identifying emerging trends, and integrating complex systems across diverse environments.

With years of expertise in Agile and continuous delivery technical practices, Rachel has coached organizations on implementing these methodologies at scale. She is a key member of the Technical Advisory Board to the global CTO, contributing to the ThoughtWorks Technology Radar, a pivotal resource for industry-leading technology trends.