Straightalking Consulting

Straightalking Consulting: Transformation Leadership That Delivers Expert IT Transformation & Fractional Executive Services for the AI-Driven Era: Founded by Craig Ashmole in 2011 and originally established in the UK, Straightalking Consulting is now Dubai-based, delivering over 25 years of international strategic CIO advisory and fractional executive leadership. We specialise in guiding blue-chip corporations through digital transformation, AI innovation, and the creation of future-proof business models that drive sustainable competitive advantage. My leadership and reputation is built on a robust, no-nonsense, results-driven approach to solving the most complex business and technology challenges. What Sets Straightalking Apart Straightalking Consulting doesn't deliver theoretical frameworks or consultant slide decks like the Big-5. We provide battle-tested transformation leadership with proven expertise across financial services, travel, manufacturing, energy, and telecommunications sectors, spanning the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Craig Ashmole excels in three critical areas that define successful transformation: • Strategic direction – Setting clear, achievable technology roadmaps aligned to commercial objectives • Decisive governance – Enforcing accountability, managing risk, and keeping complex programmes on track & within budget • Global programme delivery – Revitalising stalled initiatives and driving enterprise-scale robust change across multiple regions If You Need a Transformation Leader Who Delivers Results - Reach Out Straightalking Consulting provides the senior-level fractional leadership, strategic direction, and hands-on programme delivery that turns transformation ambition into business reality. Based in Dubai, UAE | Serving the UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa