Strategic advisory for leaders facing complex decisions
I work with founders, CEOs and boards when the path forward is not obvious, particularly in situations involving cybersecurity, resilience and regulatory pressure.
When the path is not obvious
In complex organisations, security and regulatory risk are rarely technical. They shape strategic choices, capital allocation, growth and governance.
I help leadership teams make hard calls clearly, defensibly, and without second-guessing.
when regulatory pressure forces strategic choices (NIS2, DORA, ISO)
when cybersecurity investment decisions are contested or misaligned
when growth or international expansion creates structural or governance challenges
when boards or investors require a clear and defensible security posture
when an independent perspective is needed in critical or uncertain situations
How I work
In these situations, the challenge is rarely a lack of information, but a lack of clarity. These situations often involve conflicting priorities, incomplete information and significant implications.
My role is to help define the decision that actually needs to be made, bring structure to complex scenarios and clarify the trade-offs involved.
I work from an independent perspective, focused on decision quality rather than implementation, ensuring that recommendations are driven by what is strategically sound, not by how they will be executed or by whom.
The focus is always on enabling leadership teams to move forward with clarity, alignment and a defensible position.
Engagement Format
Independent strategic perspective, adapted to the situation.
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A structured recommendation you can present to your board within two weeks.
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Ongoing advisory support for leadership teams navigating complex, high-impact decisions.
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Independent perspective for boards and investors on strategic risk, resilience and organisational posture.
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Ongoing access to an independent perspective in situations where decisions are frequent, evolving and interdependent, supporting leadership in maintaining clarity and consistency over time.
Engagements are defined by the nature of the decision, not predefined scopes.
Relationship with Shield Consulting
I am the founder of Shield Consulting, a firm focused on security, governance and organisational resilience.
While my personal work is centred on strategic advisory, Shield Consulting operates independently, providing operational capabilities for organisations requiring implementation support.
This separation allows leadership teams to combine independent strategic guidance with operational delivery when needed, without compromising objectivity in decision-making.
Start a conversation
If you are facing a complex or high-stakes decision related to security, resilience or regulatory exposure,
An initial 30min conversation may help clarify the situation. There's no pitch. I'll tell you whether I think I can help.