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Kate Cribb, CTO Principal Consultant, discusses key strategies for balancing flexibility and oversight in Agile programme governance to enhance efficiency, alignment, and continuous improvement.

We welcome Mark Stones to CTO Consulting as a Practice Director! Mark brings extensive expertise in technology program and portfolio management, IT delivery, and independent program assurance. Before joining CTO Consulting, Mark was an IT Program Manager at Cognitive Companions, leading major transformation initiatives in highly complex environments. Known for his pragmatism and resilience, Mark collaborates closely with clients and partners to ensure successful outcomes. His specialties include IT delivery management and assurance, ERP implementations, program reviews and recoveries, and PMO setups, making him the go-to leader for challenging IT transformations. Welcome, Mark! “I’m delighted to be joining the talented team at CTO Consulting,” Mark Stones shared. “This new role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with exceptional professionals and partners. I look forward to leveraging my experience in program management and IT delivery to drive innovative outcomes for our clients and contribute to the continued growth and success of the organisation.” Contact Mark Stones on LinkedIn to learn more about CTO Consulting and its services.

Discover how to optimise procurement for cost efficiency, speed, and transparency. Learn key strategies to enhance supplier relationships, reduce costs, and improve procurement effectiveness.

We are excited to welcome Vincent Gray to CTO Consulting as Practice Director. Vin brings extensive experience as an IT professional with deep expertise in service delivery and Cloud operating models, including FinOps, advanced governance, security, and IT risk management frameworks. Before joining CTO Consulting, Vin served as General Manager of Managed Services/Customer Services at DXC Practice for Oracle, where he honed his skills in delivering reliable IT operations and managing Cloud platforms for a wide range of clients. "I’m excited to join the team at CTO Consulting and look forward to tackling the challenges that come with this new role. Collaborating with the talented consultants and our key partners, I’m eager to leverage my experience in service delivery and Cloud operating models to help drive innovative solutions for our clients." Contact Vincent Gray on LinkedIn to learn more about CTO Consulting and its services.

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