We take raw data and clean it, then turn it into information, insight, action, and AI execution. Strategy is easy to write. North Star delivers the part that actually moves efficiency, productivity and performance. Built on programmes delivered inside FTSE 100 companies and Government. Available as project consultancy, or as a fractional CIO, CTO or CAIO.
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North Star Consulting Ltd was founded to close the gap between the AI strategy organisations write and the AI outcomes they actually achieve. We work directly with CEOs, boards and executive teams to design and execute technology, data and AI strategies that move the numbers that matter.
Led by a serial CIO and CTO whose track record spans FTSE 100, regulated water utilities, transport and central government, North Star brings practitioner-grade delivery, not slideware, to every engagement.
Engagements are scoped around business outcomes, not technology for its own sake, typically combining two or more of the following.
Board-ready strategies that connect technology investment directly to commercial and operational outcomes.
Practical AI rollout, from use-case selection to embedded adoption, engineered for measurable productivity gains.
Modern data platforms and cloud architecture built to scale, govern and feed AI reliably.
Programme leadership, governance and change delivery that gets strategy executed at pace.
Senior technology, data and AI leadership on demand. Board-level direction and hands-on delivery, without a full-time hire.
A selection of outcomes delivered across FTSE 100, regulated utilities and government.
"Excellent, thoughtful and knowledgeable leader who positively transforms every area he touches. Forward thinking, and embraces cutting-edge technologies and ideas. I really enjoyed working with him because he factors in people and their needs when he designs processes."
"These are exciting times... under the technology stewardship of Dean."
"One of those rare people who comes along with visionary leadership, while also having the people skills and ability to bring an entire team of people together."
"...one of the best customer pitches they have ever seen."
"A fantastic CIO and leader with incredible people-centric skills. He enables teams to develop into high-performance levels easily by challenging ways of working and nurturing trust."
"...a major part in Cloud adoption. Provided great leadership during this transitional period, and it was always a pleasure working with him."
North Star exists to deliver the second part.
Whether it's an AI strategy that needs executing, a data platform that needs rebuilding, or a transformation programme that's stalled, get in touch directly. No account managers, no hand-offs.