Rich Johnson is a Fractional CTO and Technology Advisor who helps growing companies make confident, strategic technology decisions — without the cost of a full-time CTO. For over 13 years, he’s guided leadership teams to adopt the right systems, automate intelligently, and use AI responsibly to accelerate growth while managing risk.

Working primarily with organisations between £2–20M in revenue, Richard brings board-level clarity and hands-on technical insight to businesses navigating digital transformation, scaling operations, or planning their next phase of growth.

Richard specialises in cutting through hype to identify technology that delivers genuine ROI. His work spans platform selection, automation strategy, API and system integration design, cybersecurity, and technology governance — all grounded in commercial reality, not jargon.

With a background that bridges technical build and strategic oversight, Richard combines the precision of an engineer with the perspective of an executive. He’s led infrastructure teams, coded systems, and negotiated with vendors — giving him the unique ability to translate complex technology decisions into plain English and practical action.

What to expect from Richard’s advisory work:

• Strategic Clarity – Align technology investment with business goals and measurable outcomes

• Practical Roadmaps – Turn complex digital challenges into clear, staged plans

• AI & Automation Strategy – Identify tools that save time and deliver real value

• Risk & Resilience – Strengthen data security, compliance, and governance frameworks

• Calm, Informed Leadership – Build confidence in your tech decisions, even without a full-time CTO

Richard’s approach is calm, candid, and commercially grounded — empowering teams to embrace technology as a driver of growth, not a source of risk. Whether you’re exploring AI, improving systems, or rethinking digital infrastructure, he helps you make decisions with confidence, clarity, and control.