CIOs, CTOs & CISOs

When do I need a CIO, CTO, or CISO? And how do I find the right one?

Investment in systems and digital is on the rise. Cyber security is also an ongoing problem. Do you know what kind of IT leader you need? Find out and meet the best IT leaders in the business.

CIO, CTO, or CISO: Which one do I need?

CIO, CTO, or CISO: Which one do I need?

We are often approached by ambitious mid-market CEOs looking to transform their business with IT and technology. The question of...

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Do I need a CISO?

Do I need a CISO?

A Chief Information Security Officer is a senior-level executive responsible for protecting your data and intellectual property and your information...

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Our Principals

Meet the UK's most experienced team of CIOs, CTOs and IT Directors who deliver technology strategies that help mid-markets business...

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Why are the first 3 months with a client so important?

Why are the first 3 months with a client so important?

The first three months are a crucial time when a mid-market business hires a CIO or CTO. Find out why...

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What does an Interim CTO do?

What does an Interim CTO do?

A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for technology, teams, and suppliers. They drive innovation and efficiency across the business....

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What is a virtual CTO?

What is a virtual CTO?

A Chief Technology Officer, or CTO, is a critical role in a mid-market business. A CTO is a Board-level position...

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What is a CTO salary?

What is a CTO salary?

A Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for technology, teams and suppliers. They drive innovation and efficiency across the business. What...

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What is the meaning of ‘CIO’?

What is the meaning of ‘CIO’?

First, there is a simpler question: What does the abbreviation ‘CIO’ stand for? The answer: ‘Chief Information Officer.’ But what...

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What is the meaning of ‘CTO’?

What is the meaning of ‘CTO’?

‘CTO’ stands for ‘Chief Technology Officer.’ But what exactly does that role entail? And why are they so important to...

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CIO vs CTO: What’s the difference?

CIO vs CTO: What’s the difference?

It is quite easy to assume that a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the same thing as a Chief Technology...

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Responsibilities of a CTO

Responsibilities of a CTO

The CTO is a Board-level executive making a transformational impact with technology. The CTO creates, supports, and delivers technology strategies...

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What is ‘CTO as a service’?

What is ‘CTO as a service’?

'CTO as a service' means getting valuable advice from a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as you need it without having...

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Why CTOs are on the rise in mid-market businesses

Why CTOs are on the rise in mid-market businesses

Many of our clients are using custom software and digital initiatives to drive sales, increase efficiency or improve service. Sometimes...

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Infographic: The 6 must-haves for hiring ‘simply the best’ CTO!

Infographic: The 6 must-haves for hiring ‘simply the best’ CTO!

Only the sharpest applicants make the Freeman Clarke cut. They posses an enviable range of talents that make them 'simply...

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What is a CIO salary?

What is a CIO salary?

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) has the ultimate responsibility for technology, teams, and suppliers. They provide clear oversight of systems,...

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How Can a Mid-Market Business Recruit a CTO?

How Can a Mid-Market Business Recruit a CTO?

Ambitious mid-market or externally funded start-up businesses are increasingly investing in custom software. Very simply they want to seize new...

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What is a virtual CIO?

What is a virtual CIO?

A Chief Information Officer, or CIO, is a crucial role for a mid-market business. It is a Board-level position with...

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Developing Custom Software? Don’t Hire an Interim CTO

Developing Custom Software? Don’t Hire an Interim CTO

As more companies invest in bespoke software, there is an increasing demand for interim Chief Technology Officer (interim CTO). This...

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Interim CIO – What is the best way to hire one?

Interim CIO – What is the best way to hire one?

Companies often contact us because they want to hire an Interim Chief Information Officer (interim CIO) and they are looking...

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What does a Fractional CIO do?

What does a Fractional CIO do?

CIO stands for 'Chief Information Officer.' It's a Board-level position responsible for technology, staff, and suppliers. CIOs also oversee systems,...

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7 Key Points When Hiring a CIO, CTO or IT Director

7 Key Points When Hiring a CIO, CTO or IT Director

The IT leader is a critical role. But what is this role and how do you hire the best at...

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Recruiting a CTO is getting harder for mid-market businesses

Recruiting a CTO is getting harder for mid-market businesses

IT leaders who are focussed on software development and digital are often called CTOs (Chief Technology Officers). The terms CDO...

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Hiring an Interim IT Director, Interim CIO or Interim CTO

Hiring an Interim IT Director, Interim CIO or Interim CTO

Hiring an interim IT Director, Interim CIO or Interim CTO is made more difficult when IT is not an area of...

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The benefits of working with a great team of CIOs, CTOs, and IT directors

The benefits of working with a great team of CIOs, CTOs, and IT directors

During our recent Freeman Clarke conference we talked to a few of our Principals and Regional Directors about the benefits...

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How much does a Fractional CIO cost?

How much does a Fractional CIO cost?

Why should your business have a Fractional CIO? The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is a crucial role in a business,...

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What Does a Fractional CTO Really Do for a Mid-Market Business? Plus 5 Tips to Make It Work

What Does a Fractional CTO Really Do for a Mid-Market Business? Plus 5 Tips to Make It Work

The use of fractional Board-execs in mid-market businesses is growing. More companies see and hear stories of successful engagements, more...

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Hiring a CTO: What are the 6 Must-Haves?

Hiring a CTO: What are the 6 Must-Haves?

We hire more CIOs, CTOs and IT Directors than any other organisation in the UK, and we are often asked...

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