Fractional CIO in London

Fractional CIO support in London, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. London concentrates the UK's financial services, retail HQs, professional services and PE-backed mid-market - the densest fractional executive market in Europe.

Sectors typically served in London

How the engagement works

On-site days in central London by arrangement (typically weekly to fortnightly), with the rest of the engagement run remotely and by phone.

Travel and on-site: Easy access from anywhere on the UK mainline rail network. In-person availability typically 1–2 days per week for London engagements.

Genuine experience anchor

Multiple London-headquartered engagements over the past two decades - including senior IT leadership at Sainsbury's (Holborn), and Group CIO roles at Mothercare, GAME, GameStation and FitFlop, all London-area businesses.

Who this is for

Scale-ups, PE-backed businesses and mid-market enterprises that need senior IT representation in the boardroom but aren't ready (or don't need) a permanent CIO.

Typical outcomes

Frequently asked questions

How is the Fractional CIO engagement structured in London?

On-site days in central London by arrangement (typically weekly to fortnightly), with the rest of the engagement run remotely and by phone.

What experience do you bring to Fractional CIO work in London?

Multiple London-headquartered engagements over the past two decades - including senior IT leadership at Sainsbury's (Holborn), and Group CIO roles at Mothercare, GAME, GameStation and FitFlop, all London-area businesses.

Who is this Fractional CIO service typically for?

Scale-ups, PE-backed businesses and mid-market enterprises that need senior IT representation in the boardroom but aren't ready (or don't need) a permanent CIO.

What does a typical Fractional CIO engagement deliver?

Most Fractional CIO engagements run for an initial 90-day discovery period followed by an ongoing leadership cadence. Typical outcomes include: A defensible 12–24 month IT strategy aligned to commercial outcomes; Rationalised vendor and licence spend with clear governance; An IT operating model that scales with the business, not against it; Confident board reporting on technology risk and investment.

How do travel and on-site days work for London?

Easy access from anywhere on the UK mainline rail network. In-person availability typically 1–2 days per week for London engagements.

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