Our Regional Directors

I am Alastair Tilt, and I lead the Western Home Counties team for Freeman Clarke. The team consists of high-calibre, experienced IT leaders, CIOs, and CTOs who possess extensive experience across various technologies and sectors, with skills in digital, AI-driven systems, data, security, and systems integration.

I am an accomplished business and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in driving digital transformation, strategic growth, and operational excellence. I have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, developing market-leading propositions, and achieving significant business growth across consulting, industry, and technology, including the startup of new business units.

My career includes collaborating with customers and partners to develop solutions that facilitate transformational change, supported by extensive experience in fostering business growth.

Before my last role at Atos, I gained valuable experience in various sectors with companies such as KPMG, Mobil, BP, and Procter & Gamble. I use this experience to discuss with businesses how Freeman Clarke can help them achieve their ambitions.

I am Martin Williams, a dynamic IT leader with a background in technology and consulting. I’ve got a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, leading teams, and delivering technology that drives growth. After various roles as a hands-on software engineer, architect and product manager, I spent twelve years building and leading a technology consulting company, helping numerous companies transform how technology supports and drives their business.

I really thrive on collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking to turn bold visions into reality. I have a supportive, outcome-driven mindset that fosters strong relationships with clients and business partners – I excel in building and nurturing high-performing teams, enabling people to realize their potential and achieve exceptional results, and I’m adept at addressing strategic, operational, and technology issues.

I am Paul Farrelly, and I lead the Freeman Clarke City of London and Essex team of highly experienced CTO / CIO / Data Science and CISOs with experience across many verticals, focussed on our core value proposition: delivering fractional technology executives.

I bring 30 years of experience in ICT / CTO / CIO and digital transformation execution and senior executive leadership, working for some of the leading global technology providers, including IBM, Computacenter, BT Group, Accenture and Nokia Networks. I have extensive knowledge and understanding across customer-driven digital transformation, digital platform business model delivery, cyber security, AI and new technology introduction.

Whether you are looking for a CIO, CTO, CISO, IT Director or specialist IT leadership role, my team covers all these areas and are available to start at very short notice on our unique Freeman Clarke fractional and flexible model.

I’m Sunil Jindal, and I head the Freeman Clarke team in the Northern Home Counties and North London. I embody the epitome of a seasoned leader in driving transformative change within businesses. With a rich background spanning consulting, industry, and technology, I seamlessly navigate engagements with key stakeholders up to C-suite executives, delivering tailored solutions that advance businesses towards success and growth.

Across diverse sectors including B2B, B2C, FMCG, retail, life sciences, and telecommunications, my expertise has consistently yielded substantial outcomes. Notably, I spearheaded the global expansion of a groundbreaking Diversity & Inclusion startup, leveraging cutting-edge data and AI capabilities to drive impactful change within enterprises and investment circles alike.

I have over three decades of trailblazing experience at the forefront of technological innovation, exemplified by my tenure at Diageo, which demonstrated my prowess in orchestrating technology-led transformations across the entire value chain. From optimising sales processes to enhancing trade promotion effectiveness and innovating in marketing strategies, my contributions have made a significant impact on business growth.

Moreover, my collaboration extends beyond conventional boundaries. My magnetic leadership style fosters rapid trust-building and deep client engagement, aligning seamlessly with organisational objectives. Passionate, driven, and relentlessly enthusiastic, I embody the quintessential team player who thrives on fostering collaboration and driving excellence at every level of the business.

I’m Steve Moss, and I launched and now lead our fast-growing Central London team. My hand-picked team covers a range of industries, each member meeting my exacting criteria of being ‘awesome and humble.’ The team covers the CIO, CTO, CISO, CDO, CPO, DPO and IT Director roles and has delivered for companies ranging from £2M to £500M in revenue.

There are owners and leaders out there whom we can help to grow their businesses right now, but I don’t know about them and they may not know about us. My role is to find those businesses and bridge that gap. Regardless of the sector and your specific needs of a technology leader, I am confident you will find an ideal partner within my team.

I’m Sally Rainbow-Ockwell, and I lead the team in the Thames Valley and South West. This role covers the careful selection of a team of experienced IT leaders who are ready to hit the ground running in your business, and to drive increased success through the best use of technology. I carefully consider your needs and business opportunities, together with your business culture, to ensure you have an IT leader who is ideally suited to working with your senior team.

My background includes CIO roles across multiple sectors, as well as global, award-winning business coaching success. I work with you to understand your business challenges and opportunities – and to explore how technology can help with your business growth.

Whether you are looking for a CIO, CTO, IT Director or any IT leadership role, my team covers all these areas and are available to start immediately on a fractional and flexible basis.

I’m Gerry Lawrence, and I head the Freeman Clarke team in the South East. I’ve built a team of top-notch CIOs and CTOs who have led technology for some of the best companies in the world.

We currently work with clients in industries including wholesale, manufacturing, professional services, education and software. We routinely deliver IT strategies that help our clients exceed their business goals.

A few of our recent projects include masterminding the installation of an ERP system, improving and maintaining cyber security, managing a complete digital transformation for a B2B wholesale business, and spearheading a bespoke software project that created a groundbreaking new service.

IT is in every business today, running operations, automating processes, and providing management information. It is also transforming businesses and even the industries they operate in. I love helping our clients navigate this new world by finding efficiencies and opportunities.

I’m Pippa Thomas, and I lead the East Midlands, East England, and South Yorkshire team for Freeman Clarke. I am passionate about harnessing technology to deliver business results. We specialise in digital transformation and using technology to get ahead of the competition. This includes bespoke software, using systems and AI to drive efficiencies, and we are strong on delivering compliance to organisations and their end customers.

My team deliver results by being relevant to business leaders. We operate in all sectors, for owned and invested businesses, for the commercial sector, and for charities and not-for-profits. We are only on our client’s side — our independence sets us apart.

I’m Andrew Hart, and I joined Freeman Clarke in 2012 as Regional Director for the West Midlands, where I’m responsible for the development of the West Midlands team. Before joining Freeman Clarke, I worked with a number of SMEs providing consultancy and part-time IT Director services. This was after already enjoying a successful career, which included IT Director roles at Deloitte and Arthur Andersen, and roles in consultancy and software development serving a variety of clients across sectors such as Automotive, Insurance, Utilities, Retail, Hospitality and Defence.

I’m Christine Parker Stubbs and as head of the Freeman Clarke team in Yorkshire, North East & North West, I’ve developed a group of likeminded, passionate, exceptional technology leaders. My team of CIOs, CTOs, and IT Directors have unrivalled experience across a wide variety of sectors, from manufacturing, financial services, and property through to e-commerce, digital, ‘software as a service,’ and technology product platforms.

I am inspired by leveraging technology to deliver business objectives, add value, and carve out competitive advantage by improving the products, services, and experiences our clients deliver to their customers and service users.

We recognise that every client is unique, and we carefully match our technology leaders to clients on the basis of sector experience, technological expertise, and cultural fit, which leads to long-term, successful engagements. Our leaders become immersed in your business and an essential part of your leadership team.

I love talking to business leaders and entrepreneurs about their businesses and how technology can help them achieve their goals.