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

Robbie Francis

Eposability

As CEO of Eposability Ltd, my focus is on delivering exceptional value to restaurant owners and decision-makers.

By leveraging our innovative solutions, Eposability helps restaurants improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and optimise revenue streams.

My commitment to developing our team, both professionally and personally, and aligning our vision with client needs ensures that we deliver impactful, tailored solutions that allow restaurant leaders to accelerate beyond their competition.

Chief Executive Officer

Ormco PLC

Robbie is a qualified Electro-Mechanical Engineer with over 12 years’ experience in information technology and the founder of a successful IT firm – Eposability  – established in 2005. Robbie’s outsourcing experience includes helping large UK retailers (quoted on the London Stock Exchange) to setup remote offices in India, training staff on the ground, helping develop remote sourcing offices. Prior to Eposability Robbie was a senior member of the IT support team of the Mothercare Group. Robbie holds a BSc (Honours) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

Director of IT & Data Security

Technical Services Analyst

Hey, I’m Robbie, founder of Eposability.

I’m passionate about merging hospitality with tech, and I love nothing more than a summer barbecue with friends.

➡️ 2008: Founded Eposability to help hospitality businesses thrive with digital solutions.

➡️ 2025: We’ve scaled beyond 500+ clients, 20+ specialist team members, and formed key partnerships with top tech providers in the industry.

The 4 core beliefs that have driven our success:

📈 Surround yourself with smarter people — it’s how we learn, grow, and innovate.
📚 Invest in personal development — growth always leads to success.
🏆 Empower your team — they are your greatest asset, and success follows when they thrive.
🤝 Collaborate with clients — we don’t just work for our clients, we work with them.

At Eposability, we bring 165+ years of combined experience in hospitality tech, and I’m sharing our insights here on LinkedIn to help you grow your business.

Follow me if:
🔹 You're scaling your hospitality business — I’ll share everything I’ve learned from rolling out technology to 1000+ sites over the past 15+ years. It’s not just about tech, as I will also share what I’ve observed to be the difference between founders who scale their hospitality businesses and those who don't.
🔹 You're building a hospitality tech business — I’ll be spilling the beans on the Eposability secret recipe, giving you insider tips on what’s worked for us.

Robbie

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