About Us

Who Are We?

We exist to make technology work for business leaders – not the other way around.

In a world of constant digital noise and rapid change, many executives are left wondering: Are we really getting value from our tech? That’s the question we help answer and then resolve.

Our core service, the Tech Strategy Review, is designed specifically for business executives and IT leaders who want to get clear on what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus their investments to unlock real business outcomes.

We’re not management consultants. We are seasoned CIOs and technology leaders who have sat where you sit; accountable for performance, security, cost, and delivery. We bring a pragmatic, structured, and deeply collaborative approach to assessing and improving your IT capability.

Our Mission

To empower business leaders with clarity and confidence in their technology decisions.

Our Difference

We speak both business and tech. We bridge the gap between ambition and execution. And we help you build internal capability not dependence.

Each engagement is run with a light but focused touch that is short, informal stakeholder conversations over a few weeks, followed by a business-ready roadmap that highlights key risks, opportunities, and investment recommendations.

We don’t drop in, deliver jargon, and leave you with the mess. We stick around just long enough to ensure that change takes hold and that you’re set up to succeed.

Tom Leyden

Managing Principal | CIO | Strategic Technology Partner for Business Leaders

Tom is the founder of the Red Yellow Blue a pragmatic, business-focused service designed to bridge the gap between business leadership and IT. His approach focuses on delivering actionable insights and practical strategies, enabling organizations to align IT investments with business objectives, improve performance, reduce risk, and build high-performing technology teams.

Throughout his career, Tom has successfully led technology transformations for organizations such as LongView, Woods Bagot, HASSELL, Bates Smart, and Vanguard Investments Australia. From scaling global IT services to embedding data and AI into core business processes, Tom is known for turning IT into a competitive advantage.

Tom’s leadership style is direct, collaborative, and grounded in real-world experience. Unlike traditional consultants, he partners closely with executives and their teams, ensuring that recommendations are not just theoretical but deliver tangible results.

With formal qualifications including a Bachelor’s in Information Technology (Honors) from Monash University and a Master’s in Management (Technology) from Melbourne Business School, Tom combines deep technical expertise with commercial acumen.

Tom is also the co-host of the Leading IT Podcast, where he shares candid insights on IT leadership, emerging trends, and the realities of running modern technology teams. He is passionate about demystifying technology for business leaders, ensuring they have the confidence to make the right decisions in an increasingly complex digital landscape.