Introduction
Hello 👋 I'm Ronnie Innovative, Adaptable, Results-driven
A senior technology leader and trusted partner to businesses navigating growth, complexity, and change. With over two decades of experience across IT operations, cloud transformation, M&A integration, and digital scaling, I help organisations stabilise operations, modernise legacy environments, and build scalable, efficient technology foundations. My focus remains consistent: clear strategy, practical execution, and measurable business outcomes.
20+
Years of Experience100+
Technology Projects Delivered
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Strategic Technology Leadership | Based in London & Surrey, UK
About Me
Strategic Technology Leadership | Based in London & Surrey, UK
I’m a senior technology leader with over 20 years of experience helping organisations simplify complex IT, modernise operations, and scale for growth. My career has spanned global enterprises, financial services, regulated industries, private equity-backed businesses, and fast-growth organisations.
I’ve led technology transformations valued over £100M, supported numerous M&A integrations, modernised legacy infrastructure, driven operational efficiency, and built high-performing teams across 10+ countries.
I bring a calm, pragmatic, and commercially focused leadership style balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to ensure business outcomes are met.
For me, technology is not just about systems. It’s about enabling the business, solving real problems, and building platforms that support long-term growth.
✅ Business-Focused Approach
I align technology to commercial objectives, ensuring IT delivers measurable business value.
✅ Calm Under Pressure
Complex challenges, fast-paced environments, and change are where I operate best.
✅ Clear, Direct Communication
I speak the language of both technology and business, simplifying complex topics for boards, investors, and leadership teams.
✅ Collaborative Leadership
I build trust with teams and stakeholders, creating environments where people can deliver their best work.
✅ Outcome-Driven
Every engagement is focused on delivering practical, tangible results that move the business forward.
✅ Flexible Engagement
Whether full-time, fractional, or advisory — I tailor my involvement to fit the needs of the business.
London/Surrey
What I Do
Strategic Technology Leadership | Based in London & Surrey, UK
My Core Areas of Expertise
I help businesses simplify technology, stabilise operations and enable scalable growth. My focus is on aligning IT with business goals, removing complexity and delivering practical solutions that drive real results.
Developing clear technology roadmaps that support business growth, cost control, and long-term stability.
Modernising legacy infrastructure, migrating to cloud platforms, and enabling flexible, scalable IT operations.
Leading technology due diligence, integration planning, and post-merger IT stabilisation for private equity and corporate acquisitions.
Stabilising IT operations, improving service delivery, and implementing governance and service management frameworks (ITIL, ISO).
Identifying and applying emerging technologies to unlock business value, improve processes, and create competitive advantage.
Driving cost savings through smarter vendor management, contract renegotiations, and technology consolidation.
Building, developing, and leading high-performing IT teams across multiple countries and time zones.
Partnering with executive teams, investors, and boards to ensure technology supports wider business strategy.
Multiple Awards Won
1,000+ Cups of Coffee
45 Countries Visited
100,000+ Emails
My Services
Strategic Technology Leadership | Based in London & Surrey, UK
I offer flexible technology leadership and advisory services, tailored to meet the needs of each business from fast-growing companies to private equity-backed organisations and established enterprises navigating transformation.
Fractional CIO / Technology Leadership
Board-level technology leadership on a part-time or interim basis
Providing strategic guidance, technology roadmaps, and executive oversight
Bridging the gap between business needs and IT delivery
Technology Strategy & Transformation
Developing clear, actionable IT strategies aligned to business goals
Defining target operating models and scalable architectures
Leading digital, cloud, and infrastructure transformation initiatives
M&A IT Integration & Carve-Out Support
Technology due diligence during acquisitions and disposals
Integration planning, risk assessment, and execution
Stabilising post-merger IT operations to protect business continuity
IT Operations Stabilisation & Service Management
Assessing and improving IT service delivery models
Implementing ITIL processes, governance, and service reporting
Building operational resilience and improving service stability
Innovation, Cost Optimisation & Efficiency Gains
Identifying operational inefficiencies and opportunities for automation
Streamlining processes to improve productivity and reduce costs
Leveraging technology to drive continuous improvement and create business value
Advising on innovation frameworks that align with business strategy
AI Opportunity Assessment
Identifying practical AI use cases aligned to business goals
Evaluating emerging AI tools and technologies
Supporting AI implementation roadmaps while managing risk and complexity
Helping leadership teams navigate AI’s potential and limitations in real-world scenarios
Cost Optimisation & Vendor Management
Reviewing vendor contracts and technology spend
Negotiating vendor agreements to deliver cost savings
Consolidating systems to drive operational efficiency
Project Delivery & Cloud Transformation
Leading full lifecycle delivery of complex IT and cloud transformation projects
Managing multi-vendor, multi-stakeholder delivery environments
Ensuring projects stay aligned to business objectives, timelines, and budgets
Supporting cloud adoption, migration planning, and execution
Advisory & Board Support
Providing independent, experienced advice to boards, investors, and leadership teams
Supporting technology due diligence and strategic decision-making
Acting as a trusted sounding board for complex technology and operational decisions
Working with Me
Strategic Technology Leadership | Based in London & Surrey, UK
What I'm good at
🔍 Simplifying Complexity – I break down technical challenges into clear, actionable solutions
🧭 Strategic Thinking – Always aligning technology with business outcomes and growth goals
⚡ Driving Operational Efficiency – Streamlining systems, cutting costs, and improving performance
🛠 Leading High-Performing Teams – Empowering global teams with clarity, purpose, and autonomy
🤝 Stakeholder Influence & Communication – Bridging the gap between tech and business with ease
🚀 Delivering Digital Transformation – Modernising legacy systems and accelerating cloud adoption
🧠 Calm Under Pressure – Resolving incidents and navigating change with resilience and focus
📊 Data-Driven Decision Making – Leveraging analytics to inform action and track value
🧩 Problem Solving & Critical Thinking – Seeing around corners and finding elegant solutions
🌍 Global Experience, Local Sensibility – Leading diverse teams across time zones and cultures
💡 Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Always looking for smarter, faster, better ways of working
How to work with me
🤝 Collaborative by Nature – I believe in partnership, not hierarchy. We win as a team.
🧭 Calm, Clear, and Decisive – I stay composed under pressure and lead with clarity and intent.
🚀 Outcome-Oriented – I focus on results, not noise and I measure success by impact, not effort.
🧠 Big Picture Thinker, Detail Aware – I connect the dots between strategy and execution.
🛠 Low Ego, High Standards – I expect a lot of myself and others but I always lead with respect.
🔍 Ask Why, Not Just What – I challenge assumptions and encourage smart, curious thinking.
🌍 Culturally Aware, Globally Minded – I work comfortably across time zones, teams, and temperaments.
🎯 Customer-First Thinking – Whether internal or external, I keep the end-user in sharp focus.
💬 Direct and Approachable – I communicate openly, honestly, and always with purpose.
⚡ Bias for Action – I don’t wait for perfect. I move fast, learn, and improve.
Things I Enjoy
⚽ Football (the proper kind) – Playing it, watching Fulham, and applying team tactics to leadership
🌍 Exploring New Places – Whether travelling for work or with family, I thrive on new perspectives
🧩 Solving Complex Problems – There’s real satisfaction in untangling the messy stuff
🚀 Driving Change – I enjoy being part of transformation not just talking about it
💬 Mentoring and Coaching – Helping others grow is something I find genuinely rewarding
📊 Turning Data Into Insight – I love finding patterns and making decisions backed by evidence
🧠 Learning New Tech – I’m naturally curious and always exploring emerging tools and trends
🧘♂️ Quiet Focus – I enjoy the calm of deep work and strategic thinking time
🎙️ Meaningful Conversations – Whether 1:1 or in a war room, I enjoy clarity through discussion
☕ Strong Coffee, Stronger Ideas – Best paired with a morning planning session
Work in Progress
🧘♂️ Doing Less (Without Panic) – Learning that not every fire needs me holding the hose
🛑 Saying No (Nicely) – Still working on declining without immediately offering three alternatives
🗣️ Small Talk Wizardry – I’m great at strategy, less so at “so… how about this weather?”
📚 Delegating Like a Boss – Trusting more, hovering less (okay, working on the hovering)
🧩 Switching Off – Trying to stop treating “relaxing” like it’s a calendar event
📏 Perfectionism Rehab – Accepting that 90% done is still a win (and no one noticed that pixel)
🔄 Embracing the Grey Area – Getting more comfortable when plans don’t come with a Gantt chart
⏳ Patience is a Virtue… Apparently – Progressing from “I need it now” to “I’ll give it a minute”
🧠 Curiosity Over Certainty – Letting go of the need to always have the answer or the last word
🧠 Remembering People’s Names – You’ll get a warm smile, but possibly not your correct first name
What they say
Strategic Technology Leadership | Based in London & Surrey, UK
Get in touch
Strategic Technology Leadership | Based in London & Surrey, UK
I offer flexible engagement models tailored to your business needs. These include but not limited to:
✅ Fractional Leadership
✅ Project-Based Delivery
✅ Advisory Retainer
✅ Short-Term Interim Support
Let’s chat and see how I can help you
