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Ross Boardman

Ross Boardman

Fractional CTO — scaling products, teams and performance

Manchester, England
Joined May 2026

Summary

Fractional CTO and growth-focused technology leader: Ross positions himself as a fractional CTO offering senior strategic technology leadership to startups, scaleups and established businesses—helping companies cut costs, speed up product development, and become investor-ready without hiring a full-time executive. rossboardman+1
Proven track record in product delivery and large-scale growth: He highlights over two decades of experience, participation in multiple startups-to-IPO journeys (including involvement in the UK's largest-ever tech IPO), and work shipping products for large consumer brands. rossboardman+2
Board advisor, mentor and operator across startups: Ross frequently takes fractional CTO, board advisor and non-executive roles, mentors founders (e.g., GrowthMentor) and participates in hiring and technical interviewing for early-stage companies, reflecting a hands-on advisory and talent-building approach. growthmentor+2
Founder building a fractional-CTO service: He founded Boardman to scale a team of experienced CTOs offering flexible, senior-level technology leadership as a subscription-style service for businesses preparing for growth, funding rounds, or digital transformation. boardman+1

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Enjoys hill walks and days at the beach with family. rossboardman