Transform your IT
from Cost Centre
to Value Creator

How I can help:

Tech Team Turnaround

Is your IT team missing deadlines, underperforming, or holding you back?

I assess and rebuild your IT function:

✔ Identify bottlenecks & process inefficiencies
✔ Implement modern working methods (Agile, Lean IT, Design Thinking.)
✔ Build a culture of accountability and performance

Fractional CIO/CTO

On-Demand Executive IT Leadership

Fix Dysfunction &
Build a High-Performing IT Team

Product & Technology Scale-Up

Coaching, Mentoring & Advisory

When you need senior IT leadership, but not full-time.

I work as part of your leadership team to:

✔ Align IT with business strategy and growth goals
✔ Fix broken IT operations and improve efficiency
✔ Develop & mentor your internal IT leadership
✔ Ensure technology is scalable, secure & cost-effective

Tech & Product Strategy
for Growth-Ready Companies

Develop Tech Leaders
& Improve Decision-Making

Scaling your business but IT isn’t keeping up?
I help tech-enable your scaling efforts:

✔ Move to enterprise-grade technology foundations
✔ Guide major tech decisions (CRM, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructure, Security)
✔ Fix slow development cycles & bottlenecks to speed up product delivery
✔ Ensure your tech strategy matches your business goals

📌 Best for: CEOs who need high-level IT expertise, without hiring a full-time exec.

📌 Best for: CEOs & IT leaders who need their IT function to perform like a business enabler—not a cost centre.

📌 Best for: Startups & SMEs that need IT to scale fast - without breaking things.

Need stronger IT leadership or better technology decision-making?

I provide 1:1 or group coaching for:

✔ CEOs & founders navigating complex IT decisions
✔ Aspiring & first-time CTOs who need to step up
✔ Tech leaders & teams looking to improve execution & leadership

📌 Best for: CEOs, startup founders, or IT leaders who want to level up their IT leadership & strategy.

Tech Assessments &
Due Diligence

Not sure if your IT, product, or tech stack is fit for purpose?

I provide a full diagnostic & action plan covering:

✔ Technology infrastructure (scalability, security, cloud, etc.)
✔ Development processes (agile, lean, DevOps, etc.)
✔ Product strategy & alignment with business goals
✔ Investment & scaling readiness

A Product & Tech MOT
for Your Business

📌 Best for: CEOs, investors, or IT leaders who need clarity on the state of their tech function before making big moves.

Organisations I've worked with include:

Is your tech enabling or limiting your growth?

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"Only 30% of business leaders say their IT function helps generate revenue"
- PwC

"Only 11% of organizations report having excellent alignment between IT and business strategy"
- Deloitte

"Only 22% of companies are realizing the full value of their technology investments"
- Accenture

I don’t just transform technology teams - I transform businesses by fixing what’s really holding them back. My passion is helping people become their best selves and do their best work every day. When people thrive, businesses thrive.

Over the last three decades, I’ve worked with close to 100 organisations, from start-ups to global multinational corporations. But I don’t just take on any client—there has to be a cultural fit. I partner with companies that genuinely care about their people and see them as more than just resources.

Throughout my career, I’ve held senior technology leadership roles, shaping strategy, driving large-scale IT and digital transformations, and advising CIOs and technology leaders across FTSE companies. My edge isn’t just my technical expertise. It’s my ability to bridge the gap between business, technology, and people to create real, lasting change.

Business-Technology Translator: I bridge the gap between boardroom strategy and technical execution, ensuring technology decisions drive measurable business success.

People-First Transformation: I don’t just restructure IT functions. I shift mindsets, break silos, and create high-performing teams that innovate, collaborate, and thrive.

Energy That Transforms: When I work with a company, the energy shifts. People become more engaged, work becomes more fun, and teams operate at a higher level. I bring infectious motivation that gets teams excited about what they do and that excitement drives better results.

Honest, Constructive Conversations: I’m the guy who will have the difficult conversations - respectfully and constructively. If your strategy needs refining, your leadership needs alignment, or your team is struggling, I’ll help you see the issues clearly and work with you to fix them.

What Makes me Different?

The business has transformed and Steve has been a big part of that.

Nick Baxter, Group CEO

One of the best CTOs I have ever worked with.

Raymond Pennie, CEO

★★★★★

★★★★★

Does your IT team deliver real business value?

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"Only 29% of technology projects deliver on time, on budget, and with the required features and functions"
- Harvard Business Review

"Only 32% of IT leaders say they're very effective at measuring IT's business value"
- KPMG

"73% of companies identify a gap between IT capabilities and business requirements"
- Forrester

Get in touch

I'm based in the North West of England, and have excellent transport links to London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool.

Email

contact@steveholloway.co.uk

Or, leave me a message, here, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can:

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Frequently asked questions

1. Who do you typically work with?

I work with CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, and business leaders who want real change. My clients range from global enterprises to startups, but they all share one thing in common: they genuinely care about their people and want to create high-performing teams.

2. What kind of projects do you take on?

I lead IT and digital transformations, coach and mentor IT leaders, help businesses hire strategic roles, and oversee major technology initiatives. But no matter the project, the real work is always about making people and technology work better together.

3. Do you only work in IT and Product?

Technology is my background, but my expertise is broader. I focus on business transformation, leadership development, and cultural change - because real success is never just about IT. Recently, I worked with a marketing team on a digital marketing initiative, and a corporate finance team to run and RFI, RFP and selection process for a ERP system.

4. How do you approach working with a new company?

I start with deep conversations to understand the business, the people, and the underlying challenges. I don’t come in with a one-size-fits-all approach. I listen, diagnose, and we formulate a plan together. Then I help you implement real change.

5. How long do you typically work with a company?

It depends on the engagement. Some clients bring me in for a short-term project, while others keep me on as a fractional leader or ongoing advisor. I have coaching engagements that have lasted more than two years. My goal is always to create lasting impact, not dependency.

6. Do you work alone or with a team?

I have a wide network of associates and can bring in experts to support a project when needed. But I’m equally happy working with people my clients already have or want to bring in. The goal is always to build the right team for success.

7. How do I know if we're a good fit?

If you’re looking for someone to challenge the status quo, have honest discussions, and drive real results, we’ll probably work well together. If you just want someone to tick boxes, or tell you what you want to hear, I’m not your guy.

8. How do we get started?

Let’s have a conversation. No charge, no pressure, no sales pitch - just a real discussion about what you need and whether I’m the right fit to help you.