‘Between us all, we’ve been there, we’ve seen it, we’ve done it.’ Our technology experts support mid market organisations with practical leadership insight shaped by years of board level experience.
We’re a team of 100+ board level technology experts including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and IT Directors who collaborate and knowledge share every day so that we can deliver the very best for our clients. We work across all industries including; retail, manufacturing, logistics, pharma, facilities management, professional services, construction, engineering, private equity to name a few. It’s safe to say we’ve got you covered!
Working with experienced technology experts gives businesses access to proven insight, practical knowledge and strategic guidance shaped by real-world experience.
This video features a montage of various technology experts from the organisation sharing their extensive professional backgrounds. The speakers highlight the diversity of industries and roles they have occupied, underlining how this accumulated experience allows them to provide high-level strategic and practical advice to their clients through a fractional model.
Highlights
Extensive industry experience and versatility (0:04)
The firm’s experts boast careers spanning over 20 and 30 years in the technology and consultancy sectors. They have worked across a vast range of industries, including logistics, manufacturing, media, legal services, pharmaceuticals, and retail. This versatility enables them to understand the specific challenges of almost any sector, having held roles in globally renowned companies such as Dell, TNT, and DHL before joining Freeman Clarke.
Board level leadership and corporate functions (0:23)
The expertise of these professionals is not limited to pure technology but covers critical corporate functions such as finance, HR, sales, and marketing. They have operated at board level, making strategic decisions and managing complex transformation programmes. This holistic view of the business ensures that their technological recommendations are always aligned with commercial objectives and the company’s governance structures.
Problem solving and firefighting expertise (1:24)
Throughout their careers, the consultants have developed a strong capacity for problem-solving and crisis management, often referred to as “firefighting”. Their background ranges from business analysis and project management to leadership in decision-making under pressure. This practical experience is applicable to any company and allows them to quickly identify best practices while avoiding common mistakes they have observed over decades of work.
The fractional CIO model and knowledge transfer (1:50)
The video describes the value of the fractional CIO model, where clients access this breadth of experience without the cost of a full-time executive hire. The experts act like a “sponge” that has absorbed knowledge for years, wringing out that accumulated learning directly for the client’s benefit. This approach allows for efficient knowledge transfer and high-value business advice that drives innovation and operational stability.
Working with Freeman Clarke technology experts gives organisations access to board level experience without the cost of a full time executive hire. Our fractional model ensures businesses benefit from proven leadership insight exactly when they need it most.