Fractional CIO & CISO Leadership

Executive ownership of technology, cyber risk and operational
resilience for organisations that require executive accountability
without permanent executive headcount.

Don't pay for executive availability.
Pay for executive impact.

Executive ownership of technology, cyber risk and operational resilience without the cost and commitment of a permanent executive hire.

Mark Cutting

19 Years

Leading technology and security within a globally regulated investment manager

Audit & Regulatory Oversight

SOC1, SOC2, NIST, ISO27001 audit ownership and governance across multiple cycles

Regulatory Experience

Operating within FCA and SEC regulated environments with board-level accountability

Board-Level Risk

Board-level ownership of technology, security, and operational resilience risk

THE CHALLENGE

Without executive ownership, risk accumulates.

When accountability is unclear, risk grows, costs rise, and opportunities are missed. I help you take back control

Your CIO or CISO Has Recently Departed

Leadership gaps create drift, delay, and risk exposure

Investor & Due Diligence Scrutiny

Technology and risk scrutiny is increasing

Audit Findings Are Increasing

Audit pressure grows when ownership is unclear

Accountability Is Fragmented

Too many cooks, not enough ownership

Scaling Without Leadership

Technology cannot keep up with business pace

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP WITHOUT PERMANENT HEADCOUNT

Flexible engagement. Executive outcomes.

Fractional CIO & CISO Engagement Models

Fractional CIO

Technology leadership, governance and accountability.

Typical engagement: 2-4 days per month

Fractional CISO

Cyber security leadership and risk ownership.

Typical engagement: 2-4 days per month

Combined CIO & CISO

Integrated technology and security leadership.

Typical engagement: 4-8 days per month

WHO I WORK WITH

Trusted by organisations navigating complexity and change.

Professional Services Organisations

Executive technology leadership without the permanent cost

Regulated Organisations

Governance, operational resilience and executive accountability

Alternative Investment Managers

Technology and security oversight aligned with SEC, FCA and investor expectations

PE-Backed Organisations

Rapid governance maturity during periods of growth and change

Scaling and Growing Organisations

Clear leadership to build resilient, secure, and efficient operations

The Cost of Executive Vacancy

What is executive leadership vacancy costing your business?

Estimate the financial impact of operating without accountable executive technology and cyber security leadership.

This assessment estimates the potential organisational impact of operating without accountable technology and security leadership. Results are indicative and intended to support executive discussion.

TYPICAL ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES

Measurable impact. Executive ownership.

Typical Outcomes Delivered Through Executive Ownership

Technology Risk Ownership

Defined and established

Audit Readiness State

Roles and responsibilities defined

Security Governance

Strengthened and proven

Vendor Accountability

Ongoing relationship management

Board Report Formalised

Designed, generated, and reviewed

Operational Resilience

Repeatable processes defined

LET'S DISCUSS YOUR PRIORITIES

Book an executive risk review

A confidential discussion focused on your technology, security and governance priorities.

Typical Initial Discussion

  • Current technology leadership model
  • Security and governance responsibilities
  • Regulatory and audit considerations
  • Immediate priorities and risks

No obligation
Confidential discussion
Focused on your priorities

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