Fractional Technology Leadership
Senior IT & cybersecurity leadership— without the full-time hire
I help founders and growing companies set the right technology and security direction, lead delivery, and stay compliant — on a flexible monthly basis, with deep Gulf-region and Vision 2030 experience.
GM & IT Director roles · 34,000+ students taught · Author of two books
Is this you?
For companies that need a CTO, but not full-time
If any of these sound familiar, fractional leadership is the right fit.
No full-time CTO budget
You need senior technology direction, but a full-time CIO or CTO is not justified yet.
A stalled or unclear roadmap
Projects drift, priorities compete, and there is no clear technology plan tying it all together.
Security & compliance gaps
Growing risk, audits on the horizon, or an unclear posture against ISO 27001, GDPR, or NCA.
Engagements
Three ways to work together
Start light and scale up as you need more involvement. Final pricing is set by scope.
Advisory
Senior guidance and a second opinion, without a full-time hire.
from $1,500/mo
or ~$300/hr · ~$1,800/day for one-off projects
- Monthly strategy session
- Async advisory (email / chat)
- Roadmap & architecture review
- Tooling & vendor recommendations
- Security posture check
Most popular
Fractional CIO / CTO
Ongoing technology leadership, a few days a month.
from $4,000/mo
~3–5 days per month · scope-based
- Everything in Advisory, plus:
- Owns the technology & security roadmap
- Leads your team & vendors
- Budget oversight & board reporting
- Hiring guidance
- Governance & compliance (ISO 27001 / GDPR / NCA)
Embedded Leadership
Hands-on leadership through a major shift or transformation.
from $10,000/mo
~8–12 days per month · or fixed-scope SOWs
- Everything in Fractional, plus:
- Program leadership & hands-on delivery
- Digital transformation & security overhauls
- GCC market entry & M&A integration
- Interim leadership while you hire
The process
How it works
Simple, low-commitment, and built around your goals.
1. Intro call
A free 30-minute call to understand your situation and goals.
2. Scoping
We agree the right tier, scope, and cadence — no long lock-in.
3. Kickoff
I map your priorities into a clear technology & security roadmap.
4. Ongoing
Regular sessions, delivery, and reporting — adjusted as you grow.
About
Why work with me
A Greek cybersecurity professional, business consultant, author, and educator based in Jeddah — helping organizations make cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation practical, applicable, and genuinely useful. I bring both the executive view and hands-on depth, shaped by leading IT and security across real operating businesses in the Gulf.
GM
Golden Shield — Saudi IT services
IT Director
Naghi Group — marine & food supply
34,000+
Students taught worldwide
Author
Of two business & strategy books
Expertise
Focus areas
Where I add the most value.
Cybersecurity & risk
Pragmatic security and risk management that fits how the business actually runs.
IT strategy & leadership
Clear direction, roadmaps, and the operating model to deliver on them.
Digital transformation
Modernising systems, tools, and workflows in ways that actually stick.
GCC market entry & Vision 2030
Hands-on guidance for operating and expanding across the Gulf region.
AI adoption
Useful, responsible AI applied to real decisions and day-to-day work.
Governance & compliance
ISO 27001, GDPR, and NCA alignment without the bureaucracy.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How many hours or days per month?
It depends on the tier — from a single monthly session and async support (Advisory), to ~3–5 days (Fractional), to ~8–12 days (Embedded). We right-size it to your needs.
How long is the commitment?
Engagements are flexible and month-to-month after an initial short ramp-up period. No long-term lock-in — you scale up or down as your needs change.
Remote or on-site?
Primarily remote, which keeps engagements efficient and cost-effective. On-site time in the GCC can be arranged for specific milestones or workshops.
Which industries do you work with?
Technology, marine, retail, and food-supply businesses, plus SMEs and international companies looking to operate or expand in the Gulf region.
How do we get started?
Book a free intro call. We will discuss your goals, agree on the right tier, and get a roadmap moving quickly.
Get Started
Add senior technology leadership to your team
Book a free intro call and let us talk through where you are and where you want to go.