Haig Tyler

Fractional CIO/CTO & Strategic Advisor for Technology-Led Transformation

Profile Summary

Haig Tyler is a seasoned technology executive and board-level advisor with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale digital, IT, and transformation initiatives across diverse sectors. Formerly a Chief Technology Officer and now a trusted fractional CIO/CTO, Haig supports organisations of all sizes in building technology strategies that are resilient, secure, and future-focused. He brings a strong track record of enabling innovation through AI, GenAI, cloud adoption, and cyber-resilient infrastructures.

Haig currently works independently and with advisory firms to help leadership teams scale, modernise, and govern their technology investments, ensuring alignment between business goals and IT delivery.

Core Advisory Capabilities

Fractional CIO/CTO Leadership

Provides interim or part-time executive leadership to organisations needing strategic IT direction without full-time overhead.

Digital & AI Strategy

Recently chaired AI and innovation initiatives, advising executive teams on the implementation of emerging technologies, including GenAI and cloud-native platforms.

Cybersecurity & Resilience

Applies deep cyber risk knowledge gained from both corporate and defence sectors to enhance security postures and regulatory alignment.

Transformation & Operating Model Design

Led complex technology operating model changes and platform modernisation efforts across global organisations with distributed teams.

Board & Governance Insight

As a current board trustee and former CTO, Haig effectively bridges technical insight with governance priorities—ensuring clear communication between executive, board, and operational layers.

M&A Integration & Restructuring

In previous industry roles, streamlined finance operations, rationalised territories, and led acquisition/disposal programs—now leveraging that experience for post-deal advisory support.

Ideal Fractional Engagements

CIO/CTO

Interim CIO/CTO for scaling or transforming businesses

AI and digital modernisation

Advisor on AI and digital modernisation strategies

Maturity assessments

Cybersecurity and infrastructure maturity assessments

Technology

Technology governance and roadmap development

Mentorship

Mentorship for IT leadership teams and tech-enabled business units

Professional Attributes

Transparent, structured, and delivery-focused
Collaborative and known for strong mentoring and coaching
Experienced in both corporate and non-profit leadership contexts
Fluent in aligning IT performance with commercial success metrics