Group Chief Technology Officer

We're seeking a senior, commercially-minded CTO to serve as our technical authority across all acquisition, integration, and value creation activities. This is not a product development role-this is a strategic technical leadership position at the intersection of M&A, public markets, and operational excellence.

You'll be the technical co-pilot to our CEO and CFO as we scale from our current stage to a multi-hundred-million-euro revenue platform through aggressive M&A activity.

Core ResponsibilitiesM&A & Due Diligence

• Lead technical due diligence on acquisition targets ($5m-$50m revenue companies)
• Evaluate technology stacks, technical debt, IP ownership, and cybersecurity posture
• Assess technical team quality and scalability of operations
• Identify synergies, risks, and integration requirements
• Present technical findings to board and investment committees
• Support deal structuring with technical risk assessment

Technology Integration & Operations

• Oversee post-acquisition technology integration across 15-20 portfolio companies
• Drive deployment of our proprietary Organization AI platform
• Establish group-wide technology standards and vendor management
• Lead centralized IT & AI infrastructure optimization
• Ensure cybersecurity protocols and compliance across all OpCos

Public Company Governance & Reporting

• Maintain technology governance frameworks suitable for public markets
• Support investor relations with technical narrative and roadmap
• Ensure compliance with stock exchange requirements
• Provide technical inputs for quarterly reporting and strategic communications
• Interface with auditors and regulatory bodies on technology matters

Strategic Advisory

• Advise portfolio company CEOs on technology strategy and architecture decisions
• Identify cross-portfolio technology synergies and cost optimization opportunities
• Evaluate build vs. buy decisions for shared technology platforms
• Stay ahead of AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation trends
• Support enterprise client acquisition with technical credibility

• 5+ years in senior technology leadership roles
• 3+ years in publicly-traded companies
• Significant M&A due diligence experience - you've personally led or participated in technical DD for 5+ transactions
• Deep understanding of IT services, cybersecurity, AI/ML, and digital transformation sectors
• Experience integrating technology organizations post-acquisition
• Track record working with boards, audit committees, and external advisors
• Understanding of corporate governance, SOX compliance, and public company reporting requirements

Highly Valued

• Prior CTO/CIO role in a PE-backed or public services company
• Experience with European and US regulatory environments
• Background in management consulting (Big 4, MBB) or investment banking (tech M&A)
• MBA or advanced technical degree from a top institution
• Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)

• Competitive base salary commensurate with public company CTO roles
• Significant equity package in Global Digital Group with progressive liquidity:
• Liquidity event at NASDAQ listing or strategic exit (Year 5)
• Performance bonuses tied to acquisition execution, integration success, and margin improvement
• Benefits: Comprehensive executive benefits package

Culture & Working Style

• High autonomy, high accountability - We trust our leaders to execute
• Data-driven decision making - We move fast but with rigor
• Permanent growth mindset - We're building a peer group of exceptional operators
• Founder-friendly - Portfolio company CEOs retain operational control; we provide leverage

Global Digital Group is building the infrastructure for the digital economy. We acquire and scale exceptional digital service businesses across AI-enabled Services, Cybersecurity, IT Services, and Digital Transformation. We're executing an ambitious roll-up strategy in a multi-trillion dollar market, with plans to dual-list on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Q4 2026) and NASDAQ (2030). Our target: €500m-€1bn+ market cap within 5 years through strategic M&A and organic growth of 15-20 portfolio companies.