Technology strategy consultant and senior leadership, on demand
The senior technology mind your leadership team is missing. Clear strategy and steady leadership, available exactly when you need it.
There’s a stage most growing businesses reach where the technology decisions get too big for the team you have, but a full-time CTO is more than you need. That’s the gap I fill. As a technology strategy consultant and fractional CTO, I join your leadership team as an independent senior voice: setting direction, sense-checking the big calls, and owning the outcomes.
What I bring to the table
- A technology roadmap that matches the business. Not a wish-list, a prioritised plan tied to what you’re actually trying to achieve.
- Architecture decisions that age well. Choosing the approach that fits the business you’re growing into, not just the one you have today.
- Hiring and team judgement. Who to hire, when, and how to structure a team that scales, plus an honest view of build vs buy vs partner.
- Board-level translation. Turning complex technical trade-offs into clear choices your leadership team can actually make.
How it works in practice
I work as a core part of your leadership group, present for the decisions that matter, out of the way when they don’t. You get two decades of experience exactly when you need it, and none of the overhead of a permanent executive appointment.
Sometimes that’s a few days a month on retainer. Sometimes it’s a focused review of a single high-stakes decision. We pick the shape that fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a full-time CTO instead?
If technology is the core of your business and you have a large team to lead day to day, perhaps. For most scale-ups and SMEs, a fractional arrangement gives you the seniority you need without the cost. I’ll tell you honestly which one your situation calls for.
Will you work with my existing team or suppliers?
Yes. I’m there to strengthen what you have, not replace it. I work alongside in-house teams and external suppliers, and stay vendor-neutral.
How quickly can you get up to speed on our business?
Quickly. Two decades across many sectors means I can usually grasp the core of a business and its technology in the first session or two.
What does a typical engagement look like?
It varies, but often a regular rhythm of working sessions with your leadership team, plus being on hand for the big decisions in between. We shape it around how you actually work.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Discretion is part of the job. Anything we discuss stays between us.