Ross Boardman 📈

Founder

Manchester, England, United Kingdom24 yrs 5 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in fractional CTO services for businesses.
  • Led digital transformation for major brands.
  • Designed Nintendo's first eCommerce platform.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a fractional CTO specializing in digital transformation and eCommerce solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic Technology LeadershipDigital TransformationManagement ConsultingConsultingProduct ManagementUser Interface DesignUser ExperienceTeam Leadership

Other Skills

Fractional CTOTechnology Roadmap DevelopmentProduct & Delivery ManagementAgile/Lean MethodologiesSoftware Development SolutionsProject Delay Resolution ServicesMinimum Viable Product (MVP) DevelopmentBuilding and Leading High-Performing TeamsLeadership CoachingRecruitmentArchitectureSoftware Engineering Best PracticesCloud InfrastructureSupplier & Partner ManagementOutsourcing Management and Strategy

About

I help businesses get CTO expertise without the cost of a full-time CTO salary. Most people don’t need, don’t want or can’t afford a full-time CTO. That’s where we come in. We are a team of part-time, fractional CTOs. We offer board-level technology leadership. Without the full-time price tag. We are called Boardman. With Boardman, you get actionable advice. A trusted advisor who provides technical insight and expertise without the overhead. No equity. No full-time salary. No drama. Zero long term commitment. Expert leadership only when you need it. An excellent background in shipping digital products for THG, LADBible Group, Orka Technology Group, Ultimate Performance, Myprotein, Nintendo, Disney, Argos, ASDA, Tesco, LADBible, Honda, Manchester United, Phones4U, NBrown and Unilever. What Services Do I Offer? - I'm an experienced CTO, ask me anything - Strategic Technology Leadership - Scalable Expertise - Technology & Product Roadmap Development - Software Development Solutions - Outsourcing Management and Strategy - Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Development - Project Delay Resolution Services - Technical Debt Reduction Strategies - Efficient Resource Allocation - Optimised Agile Project Delivery - Digital Transformation - Talent Acquisition and Team Building Support - Technical Leadership Development Programmes - Data-Driven Decision Making Frameworks - Customer-Centric Technology Solutions - Operational Excellence Consulting - Future-Proofing Your Business Interested in working together? Email me directly at ross@boardman.com. Testimonials: "I could not recommend Ross enough, any business would benefit from his supportive and impactful input, a true leader, I would follow him through hell and back." - Technical Director, eCommerce "Tireless in his quest for greatness, unwavering in his demand for quality, always focussed on providing best value to the business. When you're up against it, you want this man in your team. A remarkable individual, if a bit scruffy." - Technical Director, Software "Ross has shown an unparalleled level of commitment, expertise, and dedication that has significantly contributed to our company's growth and success." - Marketing Director, Nutrition ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I have no interest in hearing from recruiters or outsourced development agencies I'm afraid, but nearly everyone else I'm always interested to hear from.

Experience

Fitt meals

Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer)

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Remote

Jenesys ai

Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer)

Oct 2024 – Jun 2025 · 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

Zen8

Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) & Board Advisor

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Remote

Overactive

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Manchester Area, United Kingdom · Remote

  • Overactive is an exclusive community for founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs in the fitness & wellness industry.

Kahunas.io

Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer)

Mar 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

Ultimate performance

2 roles

Chief Digital Officer (CDO)

May 2022 – Apr 2023 · 11 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Consultant & Board Advisor

Jun 2020 – May 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Digital TransformationManagement Consulting

Orka technology group

Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) & Board Advisor

Oct 2021 – May 2022 · 7 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Digital TransformationStart-up VenturesManagement Consulting

Papertrail.io

Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) & Board Advisor

Jun 2020 – Aug 2020 · 2 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom · Remote

Digital TransformationManagement Consulting

Ladbible group

Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) & Board Advisor

Oct 2017 – Jan 2018 · 3 mos · Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Digital TransformationConsultingManagement Consulting

Boardman

Founder & CEO

Feb 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 2 mos · Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Don't hire a CTO. Subscribe to one.
  • Need technical expertise?
  • Get CTO expertise without the cost of a full-time CTO salary.
  • If your company keeps missing deadlines, struggles with underperforming tech teams, or lacks leadership in your tech dept, we can help.
  • Our Services Include:
  • Fractional CTO
  • Strategic Technology Leadership
  • Technology Roadmap Development
  • Digital Transformation
  • Product & Delivery Management
  • Agile/Lean Methodologies
  • Software Development Solutions
  • Project Delay Resolution Services
  • Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Development
  • Building and Leading High-Performing Teams
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Recruitment
  • Architecture
  • Software Engineering Best Practices
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Supplier & Partner Management
  • Outsourcing Management and Strategy
  • Investment & M&A
  • Tech Due Diligence
  • Security
  • If this sounds like you, message me on Linkedin or book a call today: https://calendly.com/boardman/call
Fractional CTOStrategic Technology LeadershipTechnology Roadmap DevelopmentDigital TransformationProduct & Delivery ManagementAgile/Lean Methodologies+14

The hut group

3 roles

Chief Experience Officer (CXO)

Sep 2013 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Designed and implemented the Group’s proprietary technology platform, enhancing its functionality and globalisation capability to 35 languages and 42 currencies, 32 payment options and the ability to deliver to 193 territories.
  • Managed software engineering, product, UX and creative departments and oversaw the recruitment, on-boarding and training of staff growing the team from 2 to 150 (7400%).
  • Expertly led enterprise technology and creative projects from concept through implementation, with full accountability for timelines, milestones, risk assessment, budget and delivery whilst supporting group sales growth from £10m to £736m (7259%), EBITDA increase from £5m to £69m (1280%).
  • Designed and delivered Nintendo’s first eCommerce platform in under a month.
Digital TransformationConsultingManagement Consulting

Creative Director

Promoted

Dec 2009 – Sep 2013 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Managed software engineering, creative teams and multiple partners/vendors; responsible for all resourcing, budgeting and scheduling of client work.
  • Aligned product, UX, software engineering, creative functions and developed agile systems for producing multi-disciplinary creative work that supported strategic plans within a fast-paced start-up environment.
  • Recruited national design and engineering talent and successfully built an award-winning team, growing from 2 to 30 within three years.
  • Consistently led firm's communication and presentation efforts with client-side C-level executives that facilitated strong project management and prioritised client's strategic goals.
  • Dramatically reduced average art cost up to 50% by aggressively utilising cost effective outside resources and repurposing existing designs.
  • Clients included: Nintendo, Unilever, Honda, ASDA, Tesco, WHSmith, Argos and Myprotein.
User Interface DesignCommunicationExecutive CoachingProduct ManagementArtificial Intelligence (AI)User Experience+15

Head of Design

Feb 2007 – Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 10 mos

User Interface DesignCommunicationProduct ManagementUser ExperienceProduct Road MappingCoaching & Mentoring+9

N brown group

Head of Web Design

Aug 2005 – Feb 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos · Manchester Area, United Kingdom

  • Managing a team, building and maintaining 30+ websites serving over 2M customers working with IBM’s Websphere Commerce Suite.
User Interface DesignCommunicationUser ExperienceProduct Road MappingNew Product RolloutDigital Strategy+4

Phones 4u

Head of Web Design

Jul 2004 – Aug 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo · Manchester Area, United Kingdom

  • Building and maintaining Phones4U eCommerce site, working directly with network and manufacturing brands including Vodafone, O2, Three, Samsung and Motorola.
User Interface DesignCommunicationUser ExperienceProduct Road MappingNew Product RolloutDigital Strategy+2

Knowledge 111

Web Design Team Leader

Sep 2002 – Jun 2004 · 1 yr 9 mos

User Interface DesignCommunicationUser ExperienceProduct Road MappingNew Product RolloutDigital Strategy+2

Mezenet

Design & Development Manager

Jan 2000 – Jan 2001 · 1 yr

Team LeadershipCommunicationAgile

Education

The University of Manchester

BA Hons — Media

Jan 1995 – Jan 1998

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