Certified
GIAC
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
GSEC
GFACT
GIAC Advisory Board
SANS Technology Institute
GSEC
GIAC Advisory Board
GFACT
SANS Technology Institute
This is the gap fractional IT leadership fills: strategic, experienced and accountable IT leadership, without the payroll commitment.
Common pain points
Technology strategy is reactive, not planned
Cybersecurity is outsourced but unmanaged
Vendor contracts do not serve the business well
Digital projects fail due to leadership, not tech
The board has no independent IT voice
Recruitment of technical talent stalls
Roles available
Flexible engagement models designed to inject the right level of seniority into your business, exactly where and when it's needed.
Fractional CIO
Chief Information Officer
Ongoing strategic IT leadership for businesses that need a senior IT executive but not a full-time one. You get consistent, accountable CIO-level oversight — typically one to three days per week — embedded into the business as a genuine leader, not a consultant.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- IT strategy and three-year roadmap aligned to business objectives
- IT governance, policies, and risk management framework
- Vendor and supplier management — selection, negotiation, oversight
- IT budget ownership and investment decisions
- Digital transformation planning and programme management
- Cyber and information security posture oversight
- Team leadership, hiring, and IT department structuring
- Board and executive reporting on IT performance and risk
BEST FIT FOR
Businesses with meaningful IT spend but no dedicated IT leadership, businesses scaling toward a full-time hire, or leadership teams that need stronger oversight of operations, suppliers and risk.
Fractional CTO
Chief Technology Officer
Technology architecture and product leadership for businesses building, scaling or transforming their technology stack. Where the CIO role focuses on IT operations and governance, the CTO role focuses on technology as a competitive asset.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Technology vision and product roadmap
- Architecture decisions — build vs buy, stack selection, integration design
- Technical due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships or investments
- Engineering team leadership, mentoring, and culture
- Security by design — built into architecture, not bolted on
- AI and automation strategy grounded in business use
- Translating technology into business language for the board and investors
BEST FIT FOR
Organisations with an existing engineering or product function that needs senior technical direction, or businesses evaluating a significant technology investment or transformation.
Independent Board Advisor
Technology & Cyber
A non-executive, non-voting board position providing independent technology and cybersecurity governance. Closes the gap by giving the board a credible, independent technology voice without adding a permanent director role.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Independent challenge on IT strategy and investment presented to the board
- Cyber risk reporting — translating technical risk into board-level decision-making
- Review of IT supplier and outsourcing arrangements
- Technology risk as part of the audit, risk or remuneration committee agenda
- NIS2, GDPR and cyber regulatory compliance oversight
- Crisis advisory — independent counsel when a cyber or technology incident occurs
- Representing technology interests in M&A, due diligence and strategic planning
BEST FIT FOR
Particularly valuable for businesses preparing for investment, IPO or regulated market entry. Can be structured as a formal Non-Executive Director appointment or advisory.
IT Advisory & Virtual CISO
Project & Security Engagements
Focused engagements for specific problems — not a retainer. Useful when you need a senior IT or security perspective on a defined challenge: a vendor selection, security audit, incident response, or due diligence review.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Cybersecurity health check and maturity assessment
- Virtual CISO (vCISO) — part-time security leadership with board accountability
- IT due diligence for acquisitions and investments
- Security incident response support and post-incident review
- Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 readiness
- GDPR and NIS2 compliance review
- Board education sessions on cyber risk
- Technology vendor challenge and selection facilitation
BEST FIT FOR
Day-rate or fixed-scope. No retainer required. The right model when you have a specific problem, a deadline and need someone with senior experience.
Recruitment Support
For Technical Roles
Support for businesses that need to hire technical people but do not yet have senior technical leadership in place. Reduces the risk of hiring against the wrong brief or misjudging capability.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Defining the role around business need, not generic job titles
- Shaping job briefs and interview criteria
- Reviewing CVs and shortlists from a technical and organisational perspective
- Participating in interviews and candidate assessment
- Advising on team structure, seniority and sequencing of hires
- Helping leadership teams understand what good looks like in practice
BEST FIT FOR
SMEs building internal capability, replacing a key technical hire, or recruiting into a team that currently lacks senior technical direction.
When businesses typically engage
Growing SMEs
The business has outgrown owner-led IT decisions. Systems, suppliers, cyber risk and internal operations now need stronger leadership than ad hoc oversight can provide.
Supplier-heavy environments
External providers manage the day-to-day, but no one inside the business is challenging contracts, priorities, service levels or investment decisions properly.
Change and deployment work
A major platform rollout, migration, integration, website redevelopment, cyber improvement plan or operational change needs senior oversight so it does not drift.
Board and governance requirements
The board needs better visibility of technology risk, clearer reporting and more confidence in the decisions being brought forward.
Audit, due diligence and compliance
A business needs experienced support around audits, control reviews, regulatory expectations, investor scrutiny or incident response.
Recruitment for technical roles
An SME needs to hire technical staff, but the leadership team does not want to rely only on an agency or make a technical hiring decision without experienced input.
When this is not the right fit
This is not managed IT support, a helpdesk or break/fix cover. It is senior leadership and governance support for businesses that need direction, oversight and accountable decision-making.
How the work starts
A straightforward, pragmatic approach to establishing context and value quickly.
Exploratory meeting
A 30-minute conversation to understand the business, the current situation and whether this is the right fit. No sales pitch and no lengthy deck.
Situation assessment
A short, structured review of the current landscape — systems, suppliers, governance, security posture and team — so the priorities are clear before any engagement begins.
Scoped engagement
A practical engagement built around the agreed role, priorities and time commitment, with clear responsibilities, direct access and regular review points.
Frequently asked questions
What is fractional IT leadership?
Fractional IT leadership gives a business access to senior technology leadership on a part-time basis. That can include CIO, CTO, board advisory or security oversight, depending on the need. It suits organisations that need experienced judgement and accountability, but do not need a full-time executive hire.
What is the difference between a Fractional CIO and a Fractional CTO?
A Fractional CIO is usually focused on IT operations, governance, suppliers, budgets, risk and business continuity. A Fractional CTO is usually focused on technology direction, systems, architecture, platforms, engineering and technology-enabled change. Some businesses need one, some need the other, and some need a blend of both.
Is this only for large companies?
No. This is often most useful for SMEs and owner-led businesses that have reached the point where technology decisions affect growth, operations, delivery, risk or hiring.
Can fractional IT leadership help with technical recruitment?
Yes. This can include helping define the role, shaping the brief, assessing candidates, joining interviews and advising on team structure. It is particularly useful when a business needs to hire technical people but does not yet have senior technical leadership in place.
Can this help with suppliers, audits and cyber risk?
Yes. Support can include supplier review, contract challenge, audit preparation, cyber risk oversight, due diligence, incident response support and board-level reporting.
Do you work with businesses in Kent and Medway?
Yes, absolutely. Supporting local companies is a major focus of my work. As the Director of IT & Marketing at the Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster, I am deeply involved in the regional business ecosystem, providing tailored technology leadership, cybersecurity strategy, and SME advisory.
Do you only work with businesses in Kent and Medway?
No. My services are not limited to one geographic area. Through WP2date, I work with an international client base. The main requirement is simply that your business needs experienced, commercially grounded technology leadership.
Is this managed IT support?
No. This is not a helpdesk, outsourced support desk or break/fix service. It is senior leadership, governance and advisory support for organisations that need better decisions, stronger oversight and more accountable technology direction.
Let's talk
For business owners, managing directors and leadership teams who need experienced support with technology, cyber, suppliers, delivery or technical hiring.
A short outline is enough. The aim is to understand the business context and whether the right fit is Fractional CIO, Fractional CTO, board advisory, project support or recruitment support.