Independent IT Review in New York

Independent IT Review support in New York, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. New York is the world's largest concentration of PE, financial services and global media - and home to the US operations of many UK-headquartered businesses.

Sectors typically served in New York

How the engagement works

Remote-first with on-site weeks by arrangement. UK afternoon overlaps with US East Coast morning, giving four working hours of live overlap each day - practical for ongoing leadership cadence.

Travel and on-site: 7-hour direct flights from London Heathrow. On-site weeks typically run Monday–Friday and combine NYC with one Boston or DC day.

Genuine experience anchor

Transatlantic engagements with UK-headquartered businesses operating across NYC and the US North-East, particularly in PE-backed and consumer-brand sectors.

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 New York?

Remote-first with on-site weeks by arrangement. UK afternoon overlaps with US East Coast morning, giving four working hours of live overlap each day - practical for ongoing leadership cadence.

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

Transatlantic engagements with UK-headquartered businesses operating across NYC and the US North-East, particularly in PE-backed and consumer-brand sectors.

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 New York?

7-hour direct flights from London Heathrow. On-site weeks typically run Monday–Friday and combine NYC with one Boston or DC day.

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