Group Chief Technology Officer in Leicester

About Global Digital Group

Global Digital Group is building the infrastructure for the digital economy. We acquire and scale exceptional digital service businesses across AI-enabled Services, Cybersecurity, IT Services, and Digital Transformation.

We\’re executing an ambitious roll-up strategy in a multi-trillion dollar market, with plans to dual-list on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Q4 2026) and NASDAQ (2030). Our target: €500m-€1bn+ market cap within 5 years through strategic M&A and organic growth of 15-20 portfolio companies.

The Opportunity

We\’re seeking a senior, commercially-minded CTO to serve as our technical authority across all acquisition, integration, and value creation activities. This is not a product development role—this is a strategic technical leadership position at the intersection of M&A, public markets, and operational excellence.

You\’ll be the technical co-pilot to our CEO and CFO as we scale from our current stage to a multi-hundred-million-euro revenue platform through aggressive M&A activity.

Core ResponsibilitiesM&A & Due Diligence

• Lead technical due diligence on acquisition targets ($5m-$50m revenue companies)
• Evaluate technology stacks, technical debt, IP ownership, and cybersecurity posture
• Assess technical team quality and scalability of operations
• Identify synergies, risks, and integration requirements
• Present technical findings to board and investment committees
• Support deal structuring with technical risk assessment

Technology Integration & Operations

• Oversee post-acquisition technology integration across 15-20 portfolio companies
• Drive deployment of our proprietary Organization AI platform
• Establish group-wide technology standards and vendor management
• Lead centralized IT & AI infrastructure optimization
• Ensure cybersecurity protocols and compliance across all OpCos

Public Company Governance & Reporting

• Maintain technology governance frameworks suitable for public markets
• Support investor relations with technical narrative and roadmap
• Ensure compliance with stock exchange requirements
• Provide technical inputs for quarterly reporting and strategic communications
• Interface with auditors and regulatory bodies on technology matters

Strategic Advisory

• Advise portfolio company CEOs on technology strategy and architecture decisions
• Identify cross-portfolio technology synergies and cost optimization opportunities
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions for shared technology platforms
• Stay ahead of AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation trends
• Support enterprise client acquisition with technical credibility

Required ExperienceEssential

• 5+ years in senior technology leadership roles
• 3+ years in publicly-traded companies
• Significant M&A due diligence experience – you\’ve personally led or participated in technical DD for 5+ transactions
• Deep understanding of IT services, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and digital transformation sectors
• Experience integrating technology organizations post-acquisition
• Track record working with boards, audit committees, and external advisors
• Understanding of corporate governance, SOX compliance, and public company reporting requirements

Highly Valued

• Prior CTO/CIO role in a PE-backed or public services company
• Experience with European and US regulatory environments
• Background in management consulting (Big 4, MBB) or investment banking (tech M&A)
• MBA or advanced technical degree from a top institution
• Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)

Compensation & Equity

This is a senior executive role with compensation reflecting the scope and impact:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with public company CTO roles
• Significant equity package in Global Digital Group with progressive liquidity:
• Liquidity event at NASDAQ listing or strategic exit (Year 5)
• Performance bonuses tied to acquisition execution, integration success, and margin improvement
• Benefits: Comprehensive executive benefits package

Culture & Working Style

• High autonomy, high accountability – We trust our leaders to execute
• Data-driven decision making – We move fast but with rigor
• Permanent growth mindset – We\’re building a peer group of exceptional operators
• Founder-friendly – Portfolio company CEOs retain operational control; we provide leverage

Location & Travel

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Expect some travel for due diligence visits, portfolio company meetings, and board activities across UK, EU, and US

Application Process

• Introductory Review – We\’ll review your submission and schedule an initial call
• Executive Interviews – Meet with CEO, CFO
• Technical Case Study – Real acquisition target for due diligence assessment
• Final Terms Discussion – Negotiate compensation, equity, and role scope
• Offer & Onboarding

• Timeline: 2-3 weeks from application to offer for the right candidate