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

A seasoned professional of Business/Product Growth Marketing + Branding with a flair for digital transformation and hyper-growth strategy, I have led international marketing expansion, AI-driven innovation, and business development across European and global markets. With a track record of scaling 5+ startups from inception to $800K ARR, I bridge the intersection of technology, data intelligence, and market strategy to deliver measurable, high-impact outcomes.

Market Expansion & Revenue Acceleration – Engineered multi-channel growth frameworks, propelling quadrupled business expansion through precision-targeted customer acquisition and scalable revenue models.

AI & Technology Strategy Consulting – Advisory expertise in AI-powered MarTech, predictive analytics, and automation, unlocking operational efficiencies and superior market intelligence for enterprises and high-growth ventures. Advanced CRM implementation, customer lifecycle marketing and etc..

European & Global Business Development – Devised and executed cross-border market entry strategies, establishing dominant footholds in competitive European, emerging, and mature markets through localised execution and global scalability.

Technology Project Management & IT Infrastructure – Led digital transformation initiatives, optimising IT architecture, CRM ecosystems, and marketing technology stacks, ensuring seamless integration of automation and data analytics into growth operations.

Brand Positioning & Community-Led Growth – Built resilient, high-engagement digital ecosystems, leveraging community marketing, experiential brand storytelling, and audience analytics to cultivate sustained loyalty and advocacy.

Market Research & Intelligence-Led Decision Making – Synthesised consumer behavior analytics, competitive intelligence, and macroeconomic insights to inform investment-grade marketing and business strategies.

A strategic operator with a command of AI-driven growth mechanics, I fuse technological sophistication with commercial acumen, driving enterprise agility, brand dominance, and sustainable market leadership. My approach is data-led, innovation-driven, and precision-engineered for scalable success in hyper-competitive landscapes.

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