This is exactly right. The article opinion is pretty much flawed has the CTO should thrive to focus all its efforts on achieving a competitive edge for the product. By means of tech advantages, good partnerships or any other technical related matter. Similar to how the CEO should do the same from a less technical perspective.
The VP of Eng is very important to take as many management efforts from the CTO as possible. Similar to how the CFO takes from the CEO.
The VP of Eng is very important to take as many management efforts from the CTO as possible. Similar to how the CFO takes from the CEO.