In today's digital economy, technology is not merely a support function—it's a critical growth driver. Yet many businesses struggle with a fundamental disconnect between their IT capabilities and business objectives.
This misalignment doesn't just waste resources; it actively hinders your ability to compete, innovate, and scale efficiently in an increasingly digital marketplace.
73% of digital transformation efforts fail due to lack of executive alignment. Fractional CIOs aren't a luxury—they're your insurance against failure and your catalyst for innovation.
Is Your Business Held Back by These Technology Issues?
Outdated Systems
Legacy infrastructure that limits growth and creates security vulnerabilities, with no clear modernisation path.
Poor Tech ROI
Significant investments in systems and software that fail to deliver measurable business outcomes or competitive advantage.
Strategic Misalignment
IT decisions made in isolation from business goals, creating inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
Security Vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity gaps that put your data, customers, and reputation at risk of costly breaches.
Growth Limitations
Current technology stack unable to support scaling operations, new markets, or evolving customer demands.
Complex Projects
M&A integration, ERP implementation, AI adoption, or cloud migration feeling overwhelming without executive IT guidance.
The True Cost of "Tech Survival Mode"
When businesses operate in a reactive IT posture, they face escalating consequences that directly impact the bottom line:
Increased operational costs from inefficient processes
Diminished competitive advantage as rivals digitalise faster
Security breaches averaging £3.2 million per incident
Lost revenue from system downtime and poor customer experience
Decision delays from incomplete or inaccurate business intelligence
Failed digital initiatives wasting investment capital
Here’s What Aravind Sakthivel Brings to the Table
22+ years of global IT leadership—including C-level roles in $300M+ organizations
Trusted advisor to boards and C-suites, aligning IT with P&L goals
M&A mastery—Led 8 global integrations and a divestiture, all with zero disruption
ERP, AI & Cloud transformation expert—8 ERP rollouts, RPA deployments, and AI customer tools
Proven ROI—$1.5M+ in savings and a 50% faster time-to-insight
Harvard & Carnegie Mellon educated—strategic thinker and enterprise architect
Culturally adaptive—Led teams across Europe, India, and the U.S. with fluency in global operations
Demonstrated Sarbanes Oxley Satisfactory audits and ensure risk management in IT Strategy, Business Continuity Planning & Strategy Planning
Key Differences
We embed with your team and own results.
Direct C-level experience with 8 successful M&A integrations.
Proven ROI and measurable business outcomes—£1.5M+ saved for clients.
My Proven Method: The 5-Step Fractional CIO Roadmap
Business-First Audit
Comprehensive assessment mapping your business goals to current technology capabilities, identifying critical gaps and opportunities.
Strategic Roadmap
Development of a clear, board-approved IT plan with initiatives directly tied to your P&L and competitive positioning.
Execution Leadership
Hands-on delivery guidance for ERP, AI, cloud, and security initiatives with direct accountability for outcomes.
Culture Empowerment
Coaching and upskilling your team to embrace digital transformation and build sustainable capabilities.
Continuous Results
Regular value reviews and roadmap adjustments to ensure ongoing alignment with evolving business needs.
Real Results for Real Businesses
30%
Customer Satisfaction
Boost in customer experience metrics through improved digital touchpoints and system reliability
£1.5M+
Annual Savings
Cost reduction through strategic vendor management, process automation and infrastructure optimisation
50%
Faster Insights
Reduction in data lag, enabling more agile and informed business decisions
95%
SLA Compliance
Consistent service level achievement without requiring additional IT budget
95%
DR Improvement
Reduction in disaster recovery time from 6 weeks to just 48 hours
94%
Staff Engagement
Employee satisfaction with IT systems through positive leadership and user-focused design
What Leaders Say About My Work
"One of the most transformative CIOs I've worked with. He consistently delivers results that move the needle—bridging business and IT, leading complex M&A, and modernising with AI and automation."
– Apurva, Finance Director
"Aravind drove the successful implementation of Oracle within Linx, built a strong IT support function, and always runs his projects with meticulous detail. A great leader respected across the whole business."
– Mark, Global Commercial Director
"Brought both strategic vision and operational discipline to enterprise systems. Calm leadership, especially in complex, multi-country environments. Inspires trust and delivers results."
– Mithun, President
"Consistently integrates technology decisions into business processes to deliver real impact. Pragmatic, intelligent, and reliable. Led a successful turnaround of our IT organization."
– Richard, Managing Director
"Results oriented, 'get stuff done' IT leader. Good blend of strategic development, business turnaround, and integration capabilities—an asset to any team."
– John, Global Commercial Leader
"Approach to operational stability, process improvement, and innovation has enabled him to scale new heights. Trusted across business functions—focus on agility and business alignment."
– Hem, CIO & Digital Transformation Leader
"Focused and diligent IT leader with a growth mindset. Resident expert in Oracle. Delivered quality results on time, proactively understood business needs, built connections across the company."
– Ondrej, Senior VP
"Business savvy, results-oriented IT leader. Contributes to establishing organizational goals and delivers high quality solutions to enable operational excellence."
– Rick, Ex-CIO (Retired)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Industry-Agnostic Expertise
Our fractional CIO approach serves various sectors like retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, and professional services, delivering proven results even in complex industries.
Integrated Executive Partnership
Unlike detached consultants, we embed as an executive partner, aligning IT with your business goals, taking accountability, and leading implementation, not just recommendations.
Avoiding Project Failure
Projects often fail due to misalignment, underestimated complexity, or lack of clear roadmap. We provide a proven 5-step plan with executive oversight and measurable milestones for success.
Scalable Solutions
Our fractional CIO services adapt to your business size and growth stage, tailoring expertise to your needs without the full-time executive salary.
Guaranteed ROI
We stand by our work, recommending only strategies that deliver ROI. We offer regular value reviews to ensure continuous alignment and visible results.
Free Consultation Benefits
Get a custom roadmap to align IT with business goals, identify tech gaps, and receive a free IT Audit checklist during your strategy session.
Fractional CIO Advantage
Gain direct, hands-on leadership and strategic partnership without the full-time CIO salary or the generic advice from large consulting firms.
Getting Started
Simply book a free consultation. We'll audit your current state, map opportunities, and you'll leave the session with actionable steps to drive your business forward.
Ready to Move from Tech Chaos to Clarity?
Who This Is For:
Businesses needing to modernise or fix IT strategy for real outcomes
Companies preparing for M&A, digital transformation, or rapid growth
Organisations seeking strategic partnership, not just tactical support
Schedule a Free Strategy Session (£2,500 Value)
Email: aravind@londonaistudio.com
LinkedIn: Connect with Aravind at linkedin.com/in/aravindsakthivel
Turn your technology into a true growth engine—without the executive salary commitment. Limited slots available for Q3 onboarding.