ENGAGEMENT MODELS

Flexible Expertise, On Your Terms

Former Group CIO, HBX (€8.2B transaction value) · Executive in Cinven and EQT Portfolios · CIO of the Year 2019

Three engagement models designed around your situation — with clear scope, defined timelines, and full executive accountability from day one.

€8B+

Platform revenue enabled

€550M+

Business case delivered

1,400+

Applications migrated

Engagement Models

Flexible Expertise, On Your Terms

FRACTIONAL / INTERIM

On-Demand Executive Leadership (Fractional or Interim CTO/CIO)

3–9 months (renewable)3–5 days per week

Access senior technology leadership without the cost and commitment of a permanent hire. I take full executive responsibility for a defined mandate — typically three to nine months — working alongside your team to deliver results. Suitable for companies managing a major transition, filling a leadership gap, or preparing for a significant investment or transaction.

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Typical Use Cases

  • Managing a major technology transition or system overhaul
  • Post-acquisition integration and platform consolidation
  • AI adoption and operating model redesign
  • Bridging a CTO/CIO vacancy during a critical period

Key Deliverables

  • Weekly reporting and board-level communication
  • 90-day and 180-day execution plans
  • Team structure and capability assessment
  • Technology operating model and cost baseline

Who This Is For

Boards and leadership teams that need deployable, accountable technology leadership within two weeks.

Investment Signal: Typical engagements: 3–9 months, 3–5 days/week. Indicative investment provided within 48 hours of discovery call.

ADVISORY

Fixed-Scope Advisory Projects

4–12 weeksAgreed milestone-based

A dedicated engagement to solve a specific problem and deliver a clear, actionable plan. Typical projects run four to twelve weeks, with agreed milestones and a defined budget. Deliverables include technology strategies, integration plans, AI adoption roadmaps, and investment cases.

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Key Deliverables

  • Technology strategy and roadmap
  • AI adoption roadmap and business case
  • Post-merger technology integration plan
  • Technology due diligence (buy or sell side)
  • Digital platform strategy

Who This Is For

Executive teams that need a structured deliverable and clear recommendations — not ongoing leadership.

Investment Signal: Typical engagements: 4–12 weeks, milestone-based. Scope and investment confirmed within 48 hours.

COACHING

Confidential Executive Coaching

6 or 12-session packagesBi-weekly 90-minute sessions

A private, structured coaching programme for technology leaders navigating high-stakes situations — whether managing a board, leading a transformation, or stepping into a more senior role. Six or twelve-session packages, conducted confidentially.

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Who This Is For

Technology leaders navigating complex situations who need a thinking partner with real operational experience.

Investment Signal: 6 or 12-session packages, bi-weekly 90-minute sessions. Introduction call to discuss fit.

From Call to Deployment

How the Process Works

0130 min

Discovery Call

I define the scope, timeline, and fit with you.

0248 hrs

Scope Proposal

A one-page scope note with engagement model, timeline, and indicative investment.

031 week

Agreement & Briefing

Contracts signed, access granted, stakeholder briefing completed.

04

Day 1 Deployment

On-site or virtual, with an initial diagnostic completed within the first ten days.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Availability varies. I typically take on one fractional engagement and one advisory project concurrently. The best way to check is to book a 30-minute discovery call.

For Boards & C-Suite Leaders

The Operator's Briefing

A private quarterly communiqué on enterprise AI governance, agentic delivery, and the value-creation levers behind real transformation — curated for board members and operators. Not a newsletter.

Álvaro de Nicolás

Álvaro de Nicolás

Private equity-grade technology execution. Carve-outs, post-merger integrations, and AI-enabled operating models.

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