Three decades of Fortune 100 technology leadership — now available where it matters most. Senior CIO/CTO guidance for companies in transformation, and a venture advisor helping founders raise capital and accelerate revenue.
I deliver strategic leadership that aligns technology, product development, and change management. My commitment to innovation and collaboration fuels delivery of new, tech-enabled services and improved client satisfaction. In the last decade, I’ve been deeply involved in the analysis, diligence, and integration activities for more than thirty M&A transactions globally.
As CIO and CTO, I set technology vision and roadmaps for enterprise-wide systems, applications, and security — leading large teams and managing significant operating and capex budgets at Equifax, The Weather Channel, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Kimberly-Clark. I’ve served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to boards, C-suite peers, and business unit management teams across manufacturing, hospitality, media, and financial services.
When advising venture capital and private equity-backed companies, I bring the diverse perspective gained building IT capabilities inside large enterprises. I’m a natural problem solver who thrives in fast-paced turnaround situations. I graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Business Administration, concentrating in operations and production management.
Katz & Ko is built on a simple premise: “Built by Builders, Not Bankers.” We’re not venture tourists — we’re market makers who sit shoulder to shoulder with the founders we back and engineer outcomes that maximize value.
The KO network is the real differentiator. Founders consistently tell us the capital is the least valuable thing we deliver. What moves the needle is access — to a curated network of family offices, PE/VC partners, athletes, and senior executives.
My role is the technology layer: deal sourcing, diligence, investor matching, and advisory relationships — backed by 30+ M&A transactions and three decades of enterprise experience.
Whether you’re a company that needs senior technology leadership, a founder looking for a capital raise partner, or an investor seeking qualified deal flow — I’d like to hear from you.
george@gdlconsult.com