Fractional CIO in Zurich

Fractional CIO support in Zurich, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. Zurich is one of Europe's most concentrated financial centres - private banking, wealth management, insurance and global pharma - with very high standards on regulatory and security maturity.

Sectors typically served in Zurich

How the engagement works

Remote-first with quarterly on-site days. Suited to confidential Independent IT Review and Fractional CISO mandates where discretion and seniority matter as much as technical depth.

Travel and on-site: 1h45 direct flights from London City and Heathrow. On-site days typically structured around board or audit-committee dates.

Genuine experience anchor

Independent review and security advisory engagements with EU and Swiss businesses, typically commissioned at board, audit-committee or shareholder level.

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 Zurich?

Remote-first with quarterly on-site days. Suited to confidential Independent IT Review and Fractional CISO mandates where discretion and seniority matter as much as technical depth.

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

Independent review and security advisory engagements with EU and Swiss businesses, typically commissioned at board, audit-committee or shareholder level.

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 Zurich?

1h45 direct flights from London City and Heathrow. On-site days typically structured around board or audit-committee dates.

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