We’re your on‑demand IT leadership
A fractional IT executive (CIO/CTO) is a seasoned technology leader who engages part‑time and outcome‑focused—giving you the strategic direction and delivery muscle you’d expect from a full‑time exec, without the full‑time cost or long hiring cycles. We step in quickly to clarify priorities, de‑risk decisions, and get measurable results in weeks, not quarters.
What a Fractional IT Exec is (in plain English)
- A business leader first, technologist second. We translate your growth goals into practical technology moves—no jargon, no pet projects.
- Part‑time, senior capacity. Typically 1–3 days per week, dialled up or down as the business needs change.
- Accountable for outcomes. We take ownership like an in‑house exec: board updates, budget discipline, delivery oversight, and stakeholder alignment.
Why companies use us
- Speed: You need decisions and momentum now—not after a 6‑month search and onboarding.
- Focus: We cut through noise, pick the few initiatives that actually move the needle, and stop spend on the rest.
- Cost control: Executive calibre at a fraction of the total cost (salary, benefits, bonus, tooling, and overhead).
- De‑risking: From cyber resilience to vendor selection, we bring proven playbooks so your team avoids expensive false starts.
- Objectivity: A fresh, independent view—free from internal politics—backed by experience across multiple sectors and growth stages.
Typical problems we solve (and how that helps your P&L)
- Unclear tech roadmap → A 90‑day business‑aligned plan that prioritises revenue, margin, and risk reduction.
- Cloud and SaaS costs creeping up → Cost‑to‑value review and renegotiation; savings reallocated to high‑ROI initiatives.
- Security worries → A pragmatic risk & resilience baseline: close the top gaps quickly; prove it to customers and auditors.
- Slow delivery → Lean governance that removes bottlenecks, strengthens vendor accountability, and lifts release cadence.
- Data & AI noise → Use‑case first: pick 1–2 clear, measurable AI/data wins (e.g., sales uplift or support deflection) before scaling.
How a typical engagement works
- Diagnose (Weeks 0–2) — Short discovery with key leaders; identify the top three business outcomes that matter most.
- Prioritise (Weeks 2–3) — Build a 90‑day execution plan: milestones, owners, budget, and risk controls.
- Deliver (Weeks 3–12) — Hands‑on leadership: steer vendors, unblock teams, and report progress in plain English.
- Embed & Handover (Weeks 10–12) — Document decisions, coach internal leaders, and hand over a sustainable operating rhythm.
Engagement model: flexible term, clear deliverables, exit anytime—all knowledge captured and handed back to your team.
What you can expect in the first 30 days
- A one‑page tech strategy tied directly to revenue, cost, and risk.
- A simple scorecard you can use in every exec meeting (green/amber/red).
- A budget view: where to pause, where to double‑down, and what to negotiate.
- A security sanity‑check with the top five fixes that matter most.
A quick story
A mid‑market firm had rising cloud bills, a stalled CRM project, and customer audits looming. In 12 weeks, a fractional CTO:
- Cut non‑value spend, funded the CRM stabilisation,
- Landed a customer‑friendly security baseline and passed the audit,
- Delivered a sales‑ops automation that lifted conversion—without increasing headcount.
Result: clearer board reporting, faster decisions, and tech spend finally tracking to business outcomes.
If this resonates…
I’d suggest we spend 45 minutes identifying your three most important outcomes (growth, margin, risk). If we can’t map those to a concrete tech plan you believe in, we won’t take the engagement. If we can, you’ll have a pragmatic 90‑day path—and the leadership to make it happen.
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