Boutique technology consulting since 2016
Cohesive Technology Ltd is a boutique technology consulting company founded in 2016, specializing in helping businesses and investors navigate complex technology challenges.
We focus on technology due diligence, private equity portfolio advisory work in technology, fractional CTO and CTPO services, and general executive technology consulting. Our approach combines strategic thinking with practical, hands-on experience to deliver real results.
Rory Gibson is the founder and Managing Director of Cohesive Technology. With 25 years of experience in technology and over 13 years as a CTO/CTPO, Rory brings deep expertise across development, architecture, team leadership, agile practices, and strategic technology planning.
Rory has worked across multiple sectors including public sector, agencies, startups, gambling, fintech, marketing tech, big data, and enterprise software.
Since 2002, we've been advocates of agile methodologies and XP practices. We believe in the agile manifesto more than commercialized methodologies like Scrum or SAFe. Our approach is to look at technology and people problems from first principles, always starting by simplifying wherever possible.
We believe teams create great software, and a leader's job is to help and get out of the way.
We practice Radical Candor in management—being kind, honest, and helpful in all interactions.
We approach problems from first principles, simplifying wherever possible.
We've worked with a diverse range of clients including Dstny, Kaiko, Thortful, Azur, TUBR, Reframe, Luno, Sky Betting & Gaming, Flashpack, Qwist GmbH, and HSBC.