James Bush
Chief Technology Officer at Cohabit
Based in Australia · 26+ years experience
Summary
Strategic Technology Executive | Technologist | CTO
About
I'm a strategic innovation and technology leader with over 20 years of experience delivering digital transformation across financial services, consulting, and creative industries. My career has spanned creative tech leadership in top-tier agencies, product and emerging technology strategy at CommBank, and digital transformation at Accenture, giving me a unique edge at the intersection of creativity, commercial strategy, and frontier tech.
I've led cross-functional teams across AI, product, design, and engineering and helped organisations, from startups to global enterprises, navigate rapid change and unlock growth. Whether implementing AI systems, exploring digital asset strategies, launching new ventures, or designing intelligent tools for customer engagement, my approach is always human-centred and outcome-driven.
I'm looking to partner with businesses, ambitious founders, VCs, and PE firms ready to scale what's next through fractional leadership, strategic consulting, or hands-on execution across innovation, AI, and emerging technology.
Skills
Software Architecture, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Data & AI
Regions covered
Singapore, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Netherlands, Europe, Japan, Ireland, Germany
Industry experience
Not-for-profit, Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, SaaS, Education, Healthcare
At a glance
James brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, Platform Modernisation, Engineering Leadership, Data & AI. Available for engagements across Singapore, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Asia-Pacific, Australia, Netherlands, Europe, Japan, Ireland, Germany. Industry experience includes Not-for-profit, Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing and 4 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with James work
James works on a fractional basis — typically one to three days a week for an agreed engagement length — so you get senior technical leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire. Engagements commonly include technical due diligence, board reporting, engineering team leadership, technology strategy, architecture reviews, hiring support, and stepping in as interim CTO during a transition.