Expert IT Transformation & Fractional Executive
Founded by Craig Ashmole, is a premier consulting business originally set up in UK now based in Dubai providing +25 years international business providing strategic CIO advisory on a fractional basis, empowering stakeholders to navigate digital transformation, leverage AI innovations, and building future-proof business models across blue-chip corporations. Craig is known for his robust no-nonsense direct results-driven approach to solving complex business challenges.
With extensive experience across financial services, travel, manufacturing, and energy sectors internationally & the Middle East Craig excels in setting strategy, enforcing decisive governance, revitalising global programme delivery.
There is a proven track record of delivering high-impact consulting assignments, including:
• bp – Global digital transformation and vendor consolidation cost saving
• UAE-based VC business – Developed a Shared Services business case for Abu Dhabi VC
• HSBC – Led cloud infrastructure & software tooling across 52 countries
• UBS – Delivered a global cloud AI deployed data centre rollout across 28 countries
• Emirates Airlines – Established a 700+ seat Shared Services Centre in UAE & Philippines
• Coats PLC – IT cost containment and vendor SAP & DC analysis
• Renaissance Bank – Data centre and infrastructure separation
The core of Straightalking Consulting is Craig’s exceptional ability to lead global transformation initiatives, engage with C-suite executives, and navigate high-stakes negotiations. His expertise in vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, & infrastructure implementation ensures businesses secure optimal commercial outcomes while bridging technology and operational efficiencies. He provides strategic leadership that balances technology, people, and processes, ensuring long-term success in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
If you need a transformation leader - Reach out!
Company Details
- Employees
- 1
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ae
- Industry
- It Services And It Consulting
- NAICS
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Computer Systems Design and Related ServicesOther Computer Related Services
- Website
- http://www.straightalking.com
- Keywords
- IT Consulting, IT Organisational Change Management, Contact Centre Consulting, Cloud Brokerage Services, Business Transformation, Executive IT Advisory, Programme Leadership, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Setting Strategy, Providing governance.
- HQ
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Straightalking Consulting's website is http://www.straightalking.com
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Straightalking Consulting's categories are IT Services and IT Consulting
Straightalking Consulting's founding year is 2011
