Beyond curating the finance industry's most valuable networking events, George offers a suite of senior advisory and outsourced leadership services — drawing on a career that spans four successful company exits, a decade of 10x growth at RFA, and board-level governance across 22 global firms.
George has successfully founded and sold four companies throughout his career, establishing a proven track record of identifying market opportunities, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional returns. Most recently, he joined RFA — a leading US-based IT managed services provider — as the only UK and European partner, where he grew the business tenfold over ten years before completing a successful exit in July 2025.
A serial entrepreneur with a track record of building, scaling, and successfully exiting technology businesses across the financial services sector.
Joined as the sole UK and European partner of US-based RFA, growing the business tenfold over a decade before a successful sale in July 2025.
Currently sitting on the boards of 22 global firms across hedge fund and private equity, providing strategic oversight and governance expertise.
Over a quarter century at the intersection of technology and financial services, building an unrivalled network of senior decision-makers.
When George joined RFA as the sole UK and European partner, the firm was an established US-based IT managed services provider with no presence outside North America. Over the course of a decade, he built the international operation from the ground up — assembling a world-class team, establishing offices across London and Luxembourg, and growing the business tenfold.
Under George's leadership, RFA became one of the world's premier managed service providers for the alternative investment industry, serving over 650 clients globally — including some of the largest hedge funds and private equity firms in the world. The business was successfully sold in July 2025, marking George's fourth company exit.
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George currently sits on the boards of 22 global firms spanning the hedge fund and private equity landscape. His board-level experience provides him with an unparalleled understanding of the governance challenges, operational complexities, and strategic opportunities facing today's financial services leaders.
He brings particular expertise in advising operating partners at large global private equity firms on technology strategy, cybersecurity governance, and digital transformation — ensuring portfolio companies are both protected and positioned for growth.
With extensive experience conducting cybersecurity audits on M&A transactions, George provides private equity firms and their operating partners with the technical due diligence required to make informed acquisition decisions. His assessments uncover hidden technology risks, evaluate security maturity, and provide actionable roadmaps for post-acquisition integration.
Comprehensive cybersecurity assessments of target companies, identifying hidden risks, technical debt, and compliance gaps before the deal closes.
Technology and security integration planning for newly acquired portfolio companies, ensuring seamless consolidation of IT estates and security postures.
Strategic counsel to operating partners at global private equity firms on technology governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and digital value creation across their portfolios.
Ensuring acquired entities meet DORA, GDPR, SMCR, and sector-specific regulatory requirements — critical for financial services transactions.
Not every firm needs — or can justify — a full-time C-suite hire. George offers fractional and outsourced executive leadership across four critical roles, bringing the strategic depth of a seasoned operator without the long-term commitment. Each engagement is tailored to the firm's specific stage, challenges, and ambitions.
Fractional Chief Revenue Officer services for firms seeking to accelerate growth without the overhead of a full-time hire. George brings a proven playbook from scaling RFA 10x, with deep expertise in building revenue engines across financial services.
Interim and fractional Chief Executive Officer engagements for portfolio companies undergoing transformation, integration, or leadership transition. Hands-on operational leadership grounded in 26 years of building and exiting businesses.
Strategic technology leadership for firms that need senior-level guidance on infrastructure, digital transformation, and technology roadmaps. Particularly suited to hedge funds, private equity firms, and their portfolio companies.
Chief Information Security Officer services for organisations navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape. Certified cyber auditor with hands-on experience across IASME, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials+, and zero trust architecture.
Whether you need fractional C-suite leadership, M&A cyber due diligence, or strategic board-level counsel — George is available for a confidential conversation about how his experience can serve your firm.