Executive technology leadership.

Technology, cyber security and governance.

Providing executive technology and cyber security leadership, independent advice and defined assessments for boards, CEOs and investors.

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30+ YEARS

Technology and cyber security experience

8 YEARS

Concurrent CIO and CISO accountability

GLOBAL

Leadership in regulated financial services

BOARD

Technology, cyber risk and resilience reporting

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

A proven track record of delivery.

Eight years of concurrent CIO and CISO accountability in global, regulated investment management. These are examples from my executive career.

Audit and assurance

Delivered eight consecutive SOC audits with no material findings and reduced audit observations by 40%.

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Cyber security

Introduced centralised security monitoring, structured vulnerability management and penetration testing. Improved incident detection and response by approximately 50%.

See the supplier and security experience

Technology operations

Established service performance reporting and strengthened incident, change and problem management across international operations.

See the operating experience

THE CHALLENGE

When technology needs executive attention.

Leadership gaps, repeated audit findings, investor scrutiny and fragmented accountability leave organisations exposed. I help leaders establish the facts, understand the consequences and decide what needs to change.

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

Decisions and risks lack a clear owner.

Scaling Without Leadership

Technology cannot keep up with business pace

HOW GRATMORE CAN ENGAGE

Work with me at the level you need.

I provide executive leadership, independent advice, defined assessments and development for technology and security leaders.

Lead

When you need accountability
Interim or fractional leadership with an agreed mandate, decision rights and responsibility for delivery.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Advise

When you need judgement
Independent counsel and challenge for boards, CEOs and technology or security leaders facing consequential decisions.

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Assess

When you need assurance
A defined review of governance, resilience, technology risk or transformation, with findings and recommended action.

EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Develop

When you need capability
Practical mentoring for CIOs, CISOs and senior leaders navigating greater responsibility and difficult decisions.

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

WHO I WORK WITH

Where my experience is relevant.

Professional Services Organisations

Experienced technology leadership for consequential decisions

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

EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Independent executive judgement for organisations facing significant technology, cyber and governance decisions.

When ongoing executive leadership isn't required, Executive Advisory provides experienced board-level perspective to support critical business decisions.

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LET'S DISCUSS YOUR PRIORITIES

A confidential conversation around your technology, cyber security, or governance priorities, and where my experience can help.

Any further work is agreed with you in advance, including scope, deliverables, fees, and timing.

SCHEDULE A CALL

✓ No obligation
✓ Confidential discussion
✓ Focused on your priorities

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