Making the most of your technology means starting with the right human.
I’m Chris Jelley – a man on a mission. A mission to help forward-thinking businesses make the most of technology’s profit-boosting potential (and minimise risk in the process).
With a 35-year track record of top-level strategy behind me, I’ve already been instrumental in optimising and future-proofing the technology functions of ambitious and growing business, particularly in regulated sectors. I can do the same for yours.
Leadership Transition
Risk Mitigation
Due Diligence
Interim CTO
Information Security
How I Work
CTO rigour and expertise, delivered how, when and
wherever you need it.
The way I work is simple. I start by getting to know your business inside out, then I deliver the kind of robust, workable and financially focussed solutions that will drive your business to wherever you need it to go.
From audits, strategy and technology procurement to negotiating contracts or managing transition, I bring next-level clarity and a rare commercial insight to all of my work. Ultimately, I equip your business to deliver measurable returns on investment, with the security of improving your resilience and reputation built right in.
Technology as an asset, not a liability.
A different way of doing things
I’ve built my reputation on consultancy rooted in the real world, so while flexibility and collaboration underpin my approach, I also tell it how it is. Honest, direct and refreshingly jargon-free, I give leaders and their teams a clearer-than-ever insight into technology at their business, enabling a better understanding of its opportunities and risks. Because from my experience, insight drives progress, and progress means growth.
CTO Succession
Your entire tech function relies on a CTO who’ll probably be gone in 18 months.
It’s an uncomfortable truth that the average tenure of a UK CTO is just 2-3 years, which means the odds are that yours will be gone sooner than you think. If you care about your business, its reputation and your own CV, you need a plan, even if that CTO is you!
I help businesses safeguard themselves by preparing them for the inevitable and readying them for the worst. In real terms, this means making absolutely sure your technology operation has the resilience to withstand any threat, whether that’s a change in leadership, shifts in the commercial landscape, a critical system failure, or an external cyber-attack.
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Compliance and security strategies to keep you aligned with regulations, industry best practices, and protected against cyber threats
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Solutions to eliminate any risk, disruption and falling revenue when – not if – your key people move on.
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Failsafe systems to measurably minimise reputational risk.
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Incident response planning so your team knows exactly what to do when a crisis hits.
Services
Maximising revenue, minimising risk.
With 35 years’ strategy-level experience under my belt, I’ve solved countless technology challenges on more projects than I care to remember. While the details might differ from project to project, directly or not, every one of them has focussed on improving clients’ top and bottom lines as well as lowering risk.
Today, my hard-earned track record means I really understand the complex and nuanced real-world issues surrounding technology in your business. I ‘get’ the bigger picture too. By that, I mean I factor in the unique context and culture of your particular organisation, as well as any potential complications like tricky dynamics between different departments.
It doesn’t happen very often, but if you need input that falls outside of my expertise, I’ll still be happy to help – by sharing my network of trusted specialists who I know you’ll be able to count on.
Interim CTO: I’ll provide a fresh, independent overview of your technology function, seamlessly stepping in to bridge the gap between one CTO and the next. I take full responsibility for as many aspects as necessary — delivering stability and continuity without the commitment of a permanent hire, but with full-time cover when you need it most.
Leadership Transition Support: I can help you define, identify and on-board exactly the kind of senior technology people who’ll enable your organisation to thrive, helping you measurably maximise your ROI.
Risk Mitigation: I make doing business smoother, safer and far more predictable, identifying and assessing any known or hidden risks, then implementing plans to negate them. Operationally, commercially and reputationally, it’ll leave you measurably more robust.
Due Diligence/ Exit Readiness: I perform technology due diligence for private equity and growth-stage businesses, providing the peace of mind that comes from knowing investment decisions are based on clear risk assessment, scalability potential and operational resilience. I can also help as you prepare for investment to get ahead of the due diligence process—minimising surprises and protecting your company's valuation.
Testimonials
What my clients have to say
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FAQs
Your questions answered
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Let's drive your business forward
Ready to maximise your technology investment and gain a competitive edge? Contact me today to discuss how I can help your business reach its full potential with innovative, cost-effective technology solutions.