Strategic IT Director &
Interim Executive

Specialist in Technology Risk, Resilience, and Regulatory Compliance (DFSA/FCA). Available for Permanent Leadership or Advisory Projects in Dubai & GCC.

Relocating to Dubai Q1 2026 (Visa Secured)

Daniel Young

Engagement Models

Fractional / Interim CIO

Immediate leadership injection for firms undergoing transformation, M&A integration, or leadership gaps. Stabilising operations and setting strategic direction.

Risk & Resilience Audit

Fixed-scope review of technology risk posture, SOC oversight, and operational resilience, delivering a board-ready remediation roadmap.

Vendor Strategy

Contract renegotiation and vendor rationalisation for wealth managers. Focused on cost reduction (Opex) without compromising service levels.

Operational Outcomes

Regulatory Alignment
FCA/GDPR to DFSA Translation
100% Audit Success
Budget Efficiency
Vendor & Contract Optimization
AED 2M+ Annual Savings
Operational Resilience
Downtime Reduction
70% Improvement
Security Posture
Phishing & Social Engineering
50% Incident Reduction