NextIn Global / Executive

Senior leadership,
when you need it.

We place our own bench of senior US-based executives into organisations that need leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire. These are executives we have an ongoing relationship with — vetted, briefed, and ready to deploy.

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US-based executives Director+ only No lock-in
20+
Years average experience across our executive bench
4
Core verticals — Engineering, AI, IT Ops, Cybersecurity
$125M+
Combined IT & security budgets managed by our executives
What We Do

The right leader,
without the overhead

NextIn Executive is a consultancy with its own bench of senior leaders. These executives have an active relationship with us — we know their capabilities, their ways of working, and the environments where they perform best.

When you come to us with a requirement, we match you to the right person from our bench. You engage with NextIn Executive as the consultancy. We handle everything on the executive side — you get a single point of contact and a leadership partner who is already known to us.

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Fractional Leadership

Senior executives embedded part-time in your organisation. C-suite or director-level thinking and delivery without a full-time salary — ideal when you need capability without headcount.

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Advisory & Consulting

Strategic guidance from executives who have operated at the highest levels. Brought in to solve specific challenges, shape strategy, or provide oversight on critical programmes.

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Interim Placements

Bridge leadership gaps quickly. Whether covering a departure, managing a transition, or leading a transformation, our executives step in and deliver from day one.

How It Works

Simple engagement. Total transparency.

Here's exactly what the process looks like from first conversation to active engagement.

1

Initial call with us

You meet with NextIn to discuss your requirement — the challenge, the role, and the timeline. We ask the right questions to understand what kind of leader will make the biggest impact.

2

We introduce the right executive

We introduce the executive from our bench we believe is the right fit. Because we have an ongoing relationship with them, we can brief you on how they work before you even speak. You talk first — no obligation — so you can assess fit before committing.

3

Agree terms & begin

Once you're happy, you agree on the project scope, time commitment per week, and duration. Billing runs weekly for the hours and engagement agreed.

4

Work directly, with oversight

You work directly with your executive day-to-day. We hold a monthly check-in with you to make sure everything is on track and the engagement is delivering what it should.

Our Expertise

Where we operate

Our executives bring deep, proven experience across four core verticals — each with a track record at the highest level.

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Engineering & Technology

VP and C-suite engineering leaders with experience scaling global teams, driving digital transformation, ERP implementation, and cloud migration.

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AI & Data

Leaders who have built production AI, ML, and LLM systems at scale — including enterprise AI strategy, DataOps, and generative AI deployment.

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IT Operations

Senior IT operations leaders with expertise in global service delivery, ITSM, infrastructure, and supporting large-scale enterprise environments.

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Cybersecurity

Executives with hands-on experience implementing security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS) and standing up SOC operations.

Our Executives

Leaders who have done it before

These are the executives on our bench — senior leaders we have an active, ongoing relationship with. All US-based, all director level or above.

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Shawn Spence
Cybersecurity Executive · CISO / vCISO
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📍 Frisco, TX

Over 30 years in information security leadership and architecture, aligning security strategy with business goals across enterprise environments. Currently VP of Global Security Operations at Velocis Technologies, leading a global team of security analysts and engineers.

CISO / vCISO Zero Trust Vulnerability Management Security Architecture SOC Operations
Leads a global security team supporting 150+ offices across the US and Canada
Track record rebuilding and stabilising enterprise networks and security postures under pressure
Prior experience spans Zero Trust Cyber Advisors, Liberty, YASH Technologies, and Mondelēz International
Focused on continuous education and staying ahead of emerging security challenges
Consumer Goods IT Consulting Manufacturing Government
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Martin Miller
AI & Cloud Architecture · Fractional CTO
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📍 San Francisco, CA

Technology leader specialising in AI/ML production operations, cloud architecture, and site reliability engineering. Built the Global AI/ML Operations team at Levi Strauss & Co and currently serves as Fractional CTO for multiple startups.

AI / ML Cloud Architecture SRE DataOps AWS · Azure · GCP
Built global AI/ML ops team supporting 60+ ML pipelines at Levi's
Achieved 99.99% SaaS availability across global enterprise platforms
Saved $2M+ annually through data centre consolidation at Accela
Johns Hopkins Executive Data Science · AWS, GCP, Azure certified
Retail FinTech SaaS Government Healthcare
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Ed Leonard
IT Operations & Strategy · VP / CIO
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📍 Washington, DC

Senior IT leader with an extensive track record spanning global enterprise operations at Nestlé US, CIO roles across DC government agencies, and operations management at Fortune 500 scale. Dual master's degrees from GWU and University of Maryland.

IT Operations SAP ITSM Cybersecurity Enterprise Architecture
VP IT Operations at Nestlé — 76% reduction in incident cost impact
Nestlé CIO Award winner 2023 for platform resiliency improvements
Managed $125M budget overseeing 120-person team at DC Health
CIO across DC Fire & Emergency Services and Parks & Recreation
FMCG Government Healthcare Emergency Services
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Justin Cain, MBA
CTO · CAO · AI Strategy
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📍 Edmond, OK

Visionary technology executive with 20+ years building AI-driven platforms, LLM-powered applications, and enterprise digital transformations. Currently Director of Technology at Tyler Technologies (S&P 500) and CEO/Founder of Verinōd Inc., an AI-blockchain HealthTech startup.

AI / LLM Generative AI Blockchain Product Strategy Digital Transformation
Compressed 2-year, 100+ app modernisation project to under 6 months using Claude Code + GitHub Actions
Grew mobile app from 12K to 200K+ users; elevated ratings from 1.2 to 4.8 stars
Provisional patent for AI-driven automated data migration system
IBM Certified AI Developer · MBA · Open to relocation and worldwide travel
Government Healthcare Insurance Real Estate SaaS

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