Fractional CIO & CISO Leadership

Executive technology and security leadership without
permanent executive overhead.

Don't pay for executive availability.
Pay for executive impact.

Executive ownership of technology, cyber risk and operational resilience without the cost and commitment of a permanent executive hire.

Mark Cutting

30+ Years

Executive leadership across technology, cyber security and governance in globally regulated financial services and commodity trading.

Audit & Regulatory Oversight

SOC1, SOC2, NIST, ISO27001 audit ownership and governance across multiple cycles

Regulatory Experience

Operating within FCA and SEC regulated environments with board-level accountability

Board-Level Risk

Board-level ownership of technology, security, and operational resilience risk

THE CHALLENGE

Without executive ownership, risk accumulates.

When accountability is unclear, risk grows, costs rise, and opportunities are missed. I help you take back control

Your CIO or CISO Has Recently Departed

Leadership gaps create drift, delay, and risk exposure

Investor & Due Diligence Scrutiny

Technology and risk scrutiny is increasing

Audit Findings Are Increasing

Audit pressure grows when ownership is unclear

Accountability Is Fragmented

Too many cooks, not enough ownership

Scaling Without Leadership

Technology cannot keep up with business pace

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP WITHOUT PERMANENT HEADCOUNT

Flexible engagement. Executive outcomes.

Fractional CIO & CISO Engagement Models

Fractional CIO

Technology leadership, governance and accountability.

Typical engagement: 2-4 days per month

Fractional CISO

Cyber security leadership and risk ownership.

Typical engagement: 2-4 days per month

Combined CIO & CISO

Integrated technology and security leadership.

Typical engagement: 4-8 days per month

WHO I WORK WITH

Trusted by organisations navigating complexity and change.

Professional Services Organisations

Executive technology leadership without the permanent cost

Regulated Organisations

Governance, operational resilience and executive accountability

Alternative Investment Managers

Technology and security oversight aligned with SEC, FCA and investor expectations

PE-Backed Organisations

Rapid governance maturity during periods of growth and change

Scaling and Growing Organisations

Clear leadership to build resilient, secure, and efficient operations

EXECUTIVE COST COMPARISON

The Cost of Executive Leadership

What is the true cost of permanent executive leadership?

Move from permanent cost to executive outcomes.

Executive leadership without permanent executive overhead.
1. Equivalent Permanent Salary
£210,000
£120k £350k

Select the annual salary of an equivalent permanent CIO or CISO. Employer costs are automatically included.

2. Choose Your Engagement Package
Packages are based on a day rate of £850. Additional days available as required.

CHOOSE YOUR ENGAGEMENT

Choose the level of engagement that fits your requirements.

Strategic

2 Days Per Month

£1,700 / month

For organisations that require experienced executive oversight, governance and board-level accountability without ongoing operational involvement.

Ideal where leadership, challenge and strategic direction are required more than day-to-day execution.

Integrated

8 Days Per Month

£6,800 / month

Extended executive engagement supporting complex transformation programmes, leadership transitions and periods of accelerated growth.

Provides sustained executive ownership where organisational change requires deeper involvement.

Equivalent to £850 per day. Additional days available as required.

EXECUTIVE OUTCOMES

Measurable impact. Executive ownership.

Typical Outcomes Delivered Through Executive Ownership

Technology Risk Ownership

Defined and established

Audit Readiness State

Roles and responsibilities defined

Security Governance

Strengthened and proven

Vendor Accountability

Ongoing relationship management

Board Report Formalised

Designed, generated, and reviewed

Operational Resilience

Repeatable processes defined

LET'S DISCUSS YOUR PRIORITIES

Don't pay for executive availability. Pay for executive impact.

A confidential discussion focused on:

Risk
Governance
Accountability
Resilience
Board assurance

No obligation
No selling
Focused on your priorities

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