Rachel Laycock
About Rachel Laycock
Rachel Laycock serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Thoughtworks, where she has held various roles since joining the company in 2010. With extensive experience in technology strategy and leadership, she has contributed significantly to client empowerment and continuous improvement within organizations.
Current Role as Chief Technology Officer
Rachel Laycock serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Thoughtworks, a position she has held since 2023 in New York, United States. In this role, she focuses on developing and communicating technology strategy and vision. Laycock emphasizes a commercially focused and creative approach to leadership, prioritizing technology and collaboration within the organization.
Career at Thoughtworks
Rachel Laycock has had a significant career at Thoughtworks, beginning in 2010 as a Consultant Developer. Over the years, she has held various roles including Senior Consultant Developer, Lead Consultant Developer, and Chief Technology Officer for North America. From 2020 to 2023, she served as Global Managing Director of Enterprise Modernization, Platforms, and Cloud, where she played a key role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement within client organizations.
Educational Background
Rachel Laycock studied at Teesside University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Technology from 2000 to 2003 and an MSc in Information Technology from 2003 to 2004. She furthered her education at Columbia Business School, completing Executive Education programs in Implementing Winning Strategies in 2019 and Personal Leadership and Success in 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Thoughtworks, Rachel Laycock gained experience in various roles across different companies. She worked as a Web Developer at Visionware from 2005 to 2006 and held developer positions at Filtronic and MRM Worldwide from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as a Developer at 7digital from 2009 to 2010. Her diverse background has contributed to her expertise in technology and leadership.
Focus on Client Empowerment
In her roles at Thoughtworks, Rachel Laycock has been involved in empowering clients to become self-sufficient in modernizing their technology estates. Her leadership has emphasized collaboration and a strategic approach to technology, enabling organizations to adopt continuous improvement practices.