Fractional CIO & CISO
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP BUILT ON OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mark Cutting is a technology and cyber security executive with more than three decades of experience helping organisations manage technology risk, strengthen governance and improve operational resilience.
His career spans technology leadership, cyber security oversight, infrastructure strategy and regulatory governance, including more than twenty years in senior leadership positions.
For eight years, Mark served simultaneously as Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer for a global alternative investment manager, providing integrated accountability across technology, cyber security and operational resilience.
Today, Mark provides Fractional CIO and Fractional CISO leadership through Phenomlab.
REGULATORY EXPERIENCE & ACCOUNTABILITY
Mark has operated within highly regulated environments where technology, security and operational resilience carry direct business consequences.
He has been formally designated as an FCA Material Risk Taker, reflecting executive accountability for decisions capable of materially influencing organisational risk.
His experience includes governance, assurance and risk management across FCA-regulated businesses, supporting executive teams, boards and regulatory obligations through structured oversight and defensible decision-making.
BRIDGING STRATEGY AND EXECUTION
Effective leadership requires more than governance oversight alone. Technology and cyber security decisions must remain connected to operational realities.
Mark works comfortably with boards, executive committees and regulators while maintaining a detailed understanding of architecture, infrastructure, security operations and delivery challenges.
This combination enables organisations to make informed strategic decisions without losing sight of implementation, risk and operational impact.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
WORKING WITH MARK
Every engagement is delivered directly by Mark Cutting.
There are no consulting layers, junior delivery teams or account managers. Organisations work directly with the individual responsible for providing executive oversight, technology leadership and cyber security governance.
Whether acting as a Fractional CIO, Fractional CISO or integrated technology and security leader, the objective remains the same: stronger governance, clearer accountability and better business outcomes.
LET'S DISCUSS YOUR PRIORITIES
Executive leadership when you need it.
Whether you require technology leadership, cyber security oversight, governance support or integrated executive accountability, the first step is understanding your objectives.
✓ No obligation
✓ No selling
✓ Focused on your priorities