Founder-led expertise meets specialist network. Senior-level governance design on every engagement, with certified specialists when you need them—without Big 4 overhead.
We operate as a boutique professional services firm with deliberate structure: consistent senior-level expertise from strategy through execution, combined with access to certified specialists when deep technical or regulatory capabilities are needed.
Large consulting firms delegate work to junior consultants. You're paying Partner rates for Associate delivery. The model prioritizes utilization over expertise—maximizing billable hours, not client outcomes.
We invert this model: founder involvement on strategy and design, certified specialists for execution, no delegation to junior staff who are learning on your budget.
This means you get senior-level governance architecture on every engagement, direct access to decision-makers without account management layers, lean pricing without Big 4 overhead structures, and flexible specialist augmentation when you need specific expertise.
Clear accountability and flexible capacity—without Big 4 constraints
All governance strategy, risk frameworks, control design, and board-level advisory led by founder. No delegation to junior consultants. You get senior expertise on every call.
When you need deep technical expertise (ISO auditors, watsonx implementation, legal advisors, security testers), we bring in certified specialists. Pre-vetted, fully briefed, founder-supervised.
We maintain 3-4 concurrent projects maximum. This ensures founder availability, quality control, and responsiveness. When we commit to you, we're actually available—not oversubscribed and delegating.
Fixed-price for defined deliverables (ISO 42001 certification program: £85K-£120K). Time & materials for ongoing advisory (£1,800/day founder rate, £900-£1,200/day specialists). Monthly retainers for incident response coverage.
What clients ask about our boutique model
Can you handle a £100K+ project? Yes. We've delivered ISO 42001 certifications, EU AI Act conformity programs, and watsonx implementations at this scale. Boutique doesn't mean small capacity—it means focused delivery without Big 4 bureaucracy.
What if you're unavailable when we need you? We maintain backup continuity protocols with trusted practitioners who can provide interim coverage. For ongoing support needs, consider our monthly retainer model with guaranteed response times.
How do we verify specialists are qualified? Every specialist brings verifiable credentials (BSI Lead Implementer, IBM Certified Practitioner, OWASP verified, legal qualifications). We share CVs and certifications before engagement begins.
Can you work with our incumbent watsonx partner? Absolutely. We complement existing IBM partnerships—we're not competing for implementation work, we're providing governance expertise that makes their technical work more defensible.
Let's discuss your specific governance challenges and determine if our boutique model is the right fit for your organization.
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