Senior Technology Leadership
Fractional CTO
Enterprise-grade technology leadership at a fraction of the cost. Strategic direction, architecture ownership, and board-level credibility, without the full-time price tag.
When you need a CTO but not a full-time hire
Growing businesses often reach a point where technology decisions are too complex to handle without senior expertise, but not yet at the scale that justifies a full-time CTO. A Fractional CTO gives you that expertise on your terms.
Phil has led technical teams taking products from concept through funding rounds to founder exit. He's a full-stack Java developer and technical architect with enterprise grounding at Ericsson and 3 Ltd, and deep AWS specialism. He thinks in long-term maintainability, scalability, and operational resilience, not just what works today, but what will continue to support your business as it grows. He brings the kind of senior technical judgement that most growing businesses can't justify as a full-time hire.
What's included
Technology strategy
Setting direction, making build-vs-buy decisions, and owning the technology roadmap.
Architecture ownership
Designing systems that scale with your business, not just for today.
Board & investor reporting
Translating technical progress into business language for your board and stakeholders.
Technical hiring support
Writing job specs, interviewing candidates, and helping you build the right team.
Vendor management
Managing technology suppliers, agencies, and partner relationships on your behalf.
Risk & security oversight
Identifying technical debt, security exposure, and operational risks before they become problems.
Who is this for?
Scale-ups and growing SMEs with 10-100 employees who have a development team or technology supplier but need senior leadership to coordinate them effectively. Ideal if you're approaching a funding round, managing complex integrations, or navigating a technology pivot.
Pricing
£950/day
Retainer packages and multi-day engagements available. All enquiries begin with a no-obligation discovery call.