Fuza is a specialist housing advisory partnership. We help boards and executives modernise technology, govern data and AI responsibly, and deliver measurable change across their organisations. Our work spans IT strategy & architecture, governance & procurement, cost optimisation, merger due diligence, and data/AI strategy – delivered with independence and sector-aware pragmatism.
Our Mission
Enable housing leaders to make confident, data-driven decisions, with clear roadmaps, robust governance, and practical delivery support that sticks.
What We Believe
- Independent advice beats vendor-led solutions. We don’t resell; we recommend what fits your context.
- Actionable over abstract. Every engagement produces tangible artefacts—assessment findings, playbooks, and roadmaps you can use immediately.
- One-stop expertise. We cover the technologies providers actually run, informed by experience across regulated sectors and high-scale commercial environments.
The Team
Guy Marshall — AI & Board Thought Leader
Guy works at the intersection of housing governance, data and AI, and organisational change. He is a Non-Executive Director on a housing board and brings board-level scrutiny to data, digital and cybersecurity. He advises boards and executive teams on AI governance, digital ethics and operating models, and regularly speaks at sector conferences on AI and digital transformation.
Focus areas
- Board assurance for digital & AI programmes; risk and financial oversight
- Data/AI strategy and value realisation in public-interest domains, including housing
- Agile operating models and leadership coaching for delivery teams
Out-of-sector current delivery
- CTO at PorthouseDean Structural Engineers
- President of Manchester Statistical Society
- Academic: PhD supervisor for AI research with advanced mathematics
James Halliwell — Technology & Operating Model Specialist
James is an innovative technology leader and board member with 25+ years across strategy, architecture, delivery and operations, including data transformation and AI adoption. As CDIO at ABRSM he led major digital/product shifts; previous leadership includes Kainos (CTO, Commercial Sector), Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Hewlett Packard. James also serves as a Non-Executive Director at a registered housing provider.
Focus areas
- IT strategy & architecture; operating model design; cost optimisation
- Data platforms and analytics; AI readiness and governance
- Commercial contract rationalisation; cyber posture uplift
Out-of-sector current delivery
- IT Director at a mental health charity
- Trustee at Hostelling Scotland
How We Work With You
- Discovery & Assessment: structured interviews, artefact and data review
- Actionable Report: clear findings, risks, options, and a prioritised plan
- Ongoing Support: governance cadence and delivery checkpoints with your SLT/ELT/Board
Typical scopes
- IT Strategy & Architecture: target operating model, roadmaps, risk prioritisation
- Governance, Skills & Procurement (+ security): from board assurance to value-for-money tenders
- Cost Optimisation: estate simplification, licensing right-size, invest-to-save pipeline
- Merger IT Auditing: pre/post-merger due diligence and day-1/day-180 integration plans
- Insights, Data & AI: data governance, analytics enablement, AI use-case selection and controls
Our Outcomes
- Board-ready clarity on AI strategy, risk appetite and governance
- Pragmatic roadmaps with 90-day wins and 12-month trajectories
- Lower run-costs via contract rationalisation and platform simplification
- Measurable delivery momentum and improved supplier control
Get in Touch
Ready to strengthen governance, modernise technology, or plan your AI path? Email us or book a short intro.
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