Independent IT Review in Cardiff

Independent IT Review support in Cardiff, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. Cardiff is Wales's largest financial services and insurance hub, with a substantial public-sector, media (BBC Wales) and growing fintech presence.

Sectors typically served in Cardiff

How the engagement works

On-site days in Cardiff by arrangement, combined with weekly remote leadership cadence. Suitable for board, audit and risk engagements.

Travel and on-site: Direct GWR from London Paddington (~1h50). Cardiff is the natural anchor for South-Wales engagements.

Genuine experience anchor

South-Wales engagements drawing on the region's insurance and regulated-industry concentration, well-matched to Fractional CISO and Independent IT Review mandates.

Who this is for

Boards, investors, audit committees or new CEOs who need a credible second opinion on IT strategy, risk, spend or delivery - especially around investment cases, post-acquisition diligence, or after a major incident.

Typical outcomes

Frequently asked questions

How is the Independent IT Review engagement structured in Cardiff?

On-site days in Cardiff by arrangement, combined with weekly remote leadership cadence. Suitable for board, audit and risk engagements.

What experience do you bring to Independent IT Review work in Cardiff?

South-Wales engagements drawing on the region's insurance and regulated-industry concentration, well-matched to Fractional CISO and Independent IT Review mandates.

Who is this Independent IT Review service typically for?

Boards, investors, audit committees or new CEOs who need a credible second opinion on IT strategy, risk, spend or delivery - especially around investment cases, post-acquisition diligence, or after a major incident.

What does a typical Independent IT Review engagement deliver?

Most Independent IT Review engagements run for an initial 90-day discovery period followed by an ongoing leadership cadence. Typical outcomes include: An independent view of where the IT function genuinely stands; A prioritised list of risks, gaps and quick wins with cost ranges; Clarity on whether the right team and partners are in place; A document you can act on - and share with stakeholders.

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

Direct GWR from London Paddington (~1h50). Cardiff is the natural anchor for South-Wales engagements.

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