Independent IT Review across the North-East of England

Independent IT Review support across the North-East of England, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. The North-East - Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Teesside and the Tees Valley - has a concentrated industrial, financial-services back-office and process-engineering base, plus a growing tech cluster.

Sectors typically served across the North-East of England

How the engagement works

Local home base means on-site availability across the region can be arranged at short notice - including half-day visits, board attendance and informal site walk-throughs.

Travel and on-site: Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Durham all reachable as same-day on-site visits with no overnight travel.

Genuine experience anchor

Long-standing presence in the North-East across food manufacturing (M.I. Dicksons), industrial supply chain (LoneStar Group / Tees Valley) and the wider regional executive community.

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 across the North-East of England?

Local home base means on-site availability across the region can be arranged at short notice - including half-day visits, board attendance and informal site walk-throughs.

What experience do you bring to Independent IT Review work across the North-East of England?

Long-standing presence in the North-East across food manufacturing (M.I. Dicksons), industrial supply chain (LoneStar Group / Tees Valley) and the wider regional executive community.

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 the North-East of England?

Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Durham all reachable as same-day on-site visits with no overnight travel.

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