Starkhorn

Directing large-scale PE backed IT integration projects across multiple countries, standardising operations, streamlining processes, and managing complex IT infrastructures to achieve significant cost savings and efficiency gains.

Collaborated with C-suite executives on IT due diligence, post-merger integration, and the creation of scalable operating models, delivering measurable synergies and enhanced portfolio value.

Developed and executed bespoke IT strategies for private equity clients, ensuring alignment with business goals, operational scalability, and long-term growth through innovative technology solutions.

Offering consultancy, fractional support, and expertise in M&A, Divestments, Outsourcing and Private Equity.

Founder

Age UK

Non Executive IT Director - Digital and Technology

Jardine Motors Group trading as Lancaster

Spearheaded IT due diligence for a £300m transaction, enabling the seamless sale of Jardine Motors to Lithia & Driveway.

Supported the £400m acquisition of Pendragon PLC, integrating IT systems to establish Lithia UK, driving operational synergies.

Achieved £1m+ annual savings by centralising telephony systems, enhancing customer service.

Designed and executed a cybersecurity framework, achieving a NIST CSF maturity score of 29.

Chief Information Officer

Mothercare

As Head of IT Service Delivery & Infrastructure, I led seamless IT service delivery across 150 UK stores, franchises, head office, e-commerce, and warehouses. Aligning IT with business objectives, I enhanced efficiency and drove innovation.

Head of IT Service Delivery & Infrastructure

IT Service Delivery Manager

IT Technical Services Manager

IT Technical Support Manager

VisitBritain

Technical Support/Infrastructure Analyst

2nd Line Engineer at VisitBritain

Fractional CIO | IT Strategy for High-Stakes M&A | Faster M&A, Smoother Exits | De-risking IT & unlocking value | Author

If IT isn’t creating enterprise value, it’s destroying it. Most firms still treat IT as a cost centre. Growth-focused companies can’t afford that mistake. I help CEOs, CFOs, boards, and investors turn IT into a value-creation engine — accelerating deals, de-risking operations, and boosting EBITDA.

Proven Results

✓ £1.6m in savings within 18 months across 10+ countries
✓ Seamless IT integrations in £300m+ and £400m+ transactions
✓ 40% fewer outages across 150+ retail locations
✓ Cybersecurity resilience with NIST maturity scores above industry benchmarks

Why Clients Choose Me

✓ Fractional CIO flexibility — strategic leadership without full-time overhead
✓ Interim CIO firepower — execution in high-stakes transformations
✓ Board-level insight — translating IT complexity into clear business impact

Whether you’re scaling a mid-sized firm or leading a multi-country enterprise, IT should fuel growth, protect assets, and support scale. If it isn’t, it’s silently eroding value.

I am currently accepting 2 more clients in 2025 (Fractional, Interim, or Advisory).
DM me or book a call to explore how IT can become your competitive edge.

Daniel J. Jacobs

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I've been many things throughout the years: a curious kid, a mischievous teenager, an international student, a pro kickboxer, a uni dropout, an Oxford alumnus, a salesman, a speaker, a deep thinker, a digital marketer, an entrepreneur, and now a GTM engineer. Embodying each of these labels shaped who I’ve become, but also forged the cognitive flexibility required to continuously reinvent myself in response to life’s demands. I’m forever grateful for the lessons learned from wearing so many different hats, as I continue on this unconventional journey, at the bleeding edge of emerging tech, during the most exciting time in human history.

The biggest barrier companies face while scaling revenue isn't effort; it's a broken system. Most companies are stuck with an inconsistent pipeline, poor deliverability, and outreach that fails to connect because their GTM engine is built on a weak foundation.

At Instantly, I architect enterprise-grade outbound engines for our VIP clients, solving these systemic problems at the core. My work involves:

♟️ Client Strategy → Digging into each client’s ICP, mapping their dream outcomes, identifying critical pain points, and uncovering high-growth levers that make the difference when pulled.

🧲 Offer Engineering → Reverse-engineering high-perceived-value offers that feel premium but scale easily.

💡 Smart Campaign Execution → Building and testing outbound sequences with personalized copy, data-driven targeting, and positioning that makes free offers feel paid.

📊 Iteration & Impact → Tracking key KPIs, refining campaigns, and scaling once traction is achieved.

Languages: English (C2) | German (C2) | Croatian (Native) | Spanish (B2)

Always open to connecting with founders and revenue leaders who are obsessed with building scalable growth systems.

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