Stephen JONES
Chief Information Officer at Global South IT
Based in United Kingdom · 25+ years experience
Summary
CTO | CIO | PE Value Creation with strategic transformation; innovation for growth. AI, Data, Technology, People & Process
About
🌎We live in transformational times, and those who use AI, based on sound data and technology foundations, will adapt, survive and thrive. I use the breadth of CXO leadership to ensure that Data/IT earn their place at the table. Deep background in AI, real-time, data and technology. I lead teams through transformational times. Board-level transformation executive specialising in enterprise reinvention through data, AI and technology. Repeatedly engaged at moments of strategic inflexion, including acquisitions, carve-outs, growth, governance failure and operating model redesign to align business strategy with technology-enabled value creationI'm an Interim CTO/CIO working with PE firms including Bain Capital, Astorg, Five Arrows and Providence to deliver operating model transformation, engineering productivity, and material EBITDA uplift; across SaaS, LegalTech, media, logistics, and regulated sectors. I bring deep expertise across the full PE lifecycle; tech due diligence, post-acquisition integration, carve-outs, AI/GenAI deployment, and exit readiness. I build and scale high-performing teams (20–300 FTE) and execute on transformations calibrated to each asset's value creation thesis.📩 stephen@meertec.ltd | +44 (0) 7493 104 406
Skills
Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership, Vendor Management, DevOps, Governance & Risk, Data & AI
Regions covered
Industry experience
Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, SaaS, Education
At a glance
Stephen brings hands-on experience across Software Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure, M&A / Due Diligence, Platform Modernisation, Cybersecurity, Engineering Leadership and 4 other areas. Available for engagements across Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Middle East. Industry experience includes Government, Fintech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, SaaS and 1 more.
How fractional CTO engagements with Stephen work
Stephen 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.