§5 · Now

The Mandate

Where the arc lands: advising founder-stage companies while pursuing a CIO / VP IT mandate leading digital transformation and AI strategy across regulated industries.

The mandate

Target role · 2026

CIO / VP Information Technology — digital transformation & enterprise strategy
Lead AI strategy and adoption with GRC by design, across regulated industries
Sectors in focus: technology/SaaS, energy, manufacturing, CPG & retail, telecom, education, consulting

Founder proof

Advisory & mentorship

Startup advisor and mentor to founder-stage companies
Guiding founders from solopreneurship to scalable, team-based operations
Current roster: Metro Sports · Kooke Bar · ERI Athletics · Wallace Strategy Group

What I bring to the seat

Years executive IT leadership

2-in-1

CIO + CRO functions, one operating model

Consultant teams directed

3 continents

Client work — NA · EU · Asia

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