Strategic technology leadership across AI, transformation, and human capability
Over 25 years building systems that work, teams that deliver, & practitioners who lead
I help organisations achieve measurable outcomes from technology investment- not through vendor-led hype, but through honest assessment, structured frameworks, and leadership that connects technical capability to business results.
70% reduction in consultant preparation time
2× productivity increase delivered
3–5× ROI achieved for clients
Where I focus
I work across three disciplines that most organisations treat as separate: technology strategy, AI adoption, and the development of the people who lead both. That combination- and the honest, evidence-based approach I bring to each- is what makes the difference between a strategy that stays in a document and one that delivers results.
AI Strategy & Adoption
Most AI initiatives fail to deliver meaningful ROI. I’ve developed a platform-agnostic evaluation methodology- tested across Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini- that guides organisations from experimentation to production deployment with measurable outcomes.
Fractional CxO Leadership
Interim CIO and CTO leadership for organisations navigating transformation, M&A integration, or strategic technology initiatives. I translate complex technology decisions into board-level clarity, enabling leadership teams to make confident, informed investments
Technology Strategy & Roadmapping
Comprehensive IT strategies aligned with business objectives- not technology for its own sake. From cybersecurity frameworks and governance to vendor strategy and digital transformation programmes, I build roadmaps that stick.
Recent thoughts
- Your cloud provider is making a fortune from your confusionBetween 21% and 32% of cloud budgets are wasted.Harness estimates… Read more: Your cloud provider is making a fortune from your confusion
- UK board-level responsibility for cybersecurity just hit an all-time lowIn 2021, 38% of UK boards had a named director… Read more: UK board-level responsibility for cybersecurity just hit an all-time low
- The EU AI Act became enforceable on 2 February 2025Most businesses have barely noticed. Here’s why that changes in… Read more: The EU AI Act became enforceable on 2 February 2025
- A client called me six months into their ‘digital transformation’They’d already spent millions.Replaced three legacy systems.Hired a transformation director.… Read more: A client called me six months into their ‘digital transformation’
- 95% of AI pilots are failing right nowMIT interviewed 150 executives and studied 300 public deployments. The… Read more: 95% of AI pilots are failing right now
Investing in the community
Alongside my strategy and consulting work, I invest time in developing the next generation of technology leaders.
| Ada National Digital Skills College | Career coaching for students entering the technology industry |
| British Computer Society | Mentoring for technology professionals at all stages f their career |
| London CTOs / Meet-a-mentor | Peer mentoring for senior technology leaders |
| Techie Brunch Club | Founder- an open network for tech professionals to connect and collaborate |
Let’s talk
I work at Focus Group, where I lead the Strategic Consulting practice. If you’re exploring what structured AI strategy or fractional technology leadership looks like for your organisation, why not reach out?