Enterprise Transformation
Built scalable technology operating models across global and PE-backed organizations, including digital workplace modernization, data platform evolution, CX technology enablement, and AI-enabled services.
CTO & Acting CISO, Peak Support
Technology, security, AI, and compliance leadership for enterprise value creation.
Stephen D. Lowe is a senior technology executive focused on building scalable operating models, reducing enterprise risk, enabling regulated growth, and preparing organizations for diligence, integration, and long-term value creation.
Executive Snapshot
Built for the audiences that evaluate technology as business risk, growth capacity, and enterprise value.
25+ yearsTechnology, security, and operating leadership
Current roleCTO & Acting CISO, Peak Support
Prior scaleGlobal VP IT & Security leadership across 20,000+ employee environments
GovernancePCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO, cybersecurity, and risk programs
Transaction experienceM&A diligence, integration, and acquisition-readiness support
Founder perspectiveCo-Founder, CIO, and Executive Board Member, PCS Partners
Selected Impact
Three areas where technology leadership becomes board-level and PE-relevant.
Security & Governance
Led cybersecurity, compliance, and governance programs spanning PCI DSS, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO, identity, risk management, and audit-ready operations in regulated delivery environments.
Transaction Readiness
Supported acquisition readiness, buyer-facing technology narratives, diligence response, cybersecurity evidence, and integration planning where technology posture directly affects enterprise value.
Career Highlights
A career pattern of operating at the intersection of scale, governance, technology, and growth.
Peak Support — CTO & Acting CISO
Leads technology, security, compliance, data, and AI enablement for a high-growth CX services company. Public-facing work includes technology modernization, security posture, AI-enabled CX capability, and support for Peak Support's acquisition by Ubiquity.
ResultsCX — Global VP IT & Security
Led global infrastructure, security, compliance, and enterprise technology strategy for a 20,000+ employee contact center organization serving regulated and enterprise clients.
Arvato Bertelsmann — Director IT & Security, North America
Oversaw technology and security across contact center, eCommerce, healthcare, and supply-chain business units, including major compliance and site expansion programs.
PCS Partners — Co-Founder, CIO, Executive Board Member
Co-founded and helped scale a telecommunications retail business from mail-order and eCommerce roots into a large regional MetroPCS dealer group.
Board & Advisory
Advisory focus for growth-stage, PE-backed, and technology-enabled organizations.
Stephen is focused on board and advisory opportunities where technology, cybersecurity, compliance, AI governance, data platforms, and transaction readiness are central to enterprise value.
Technology Strategy
Cybersecurity & Risk
AI Governance
Compliance Oversight
M&A Diligence
Private Equity Value Creation
Regulated Delivery
Technology-Enabled Services
Speaking & Media
Practical perspective from building and operating complex technology environments.
Speaking and media are secondary to the advisory platform, but the themes are clear: technology diligence, cybersecurity, AI governance, audit readiness, and secure transformation.
Representative Topics
- What buyers look for in technology diligence
- Building audit-ready technology and security programs
- AI governance without blocking innovation
- Security for distributed and work-at-home delivery models
- Turning CX technology and AI into commercial services
CIO Review Top 10 CTOs 2026 feature — forthcoming
Island Enterprise Browser customer discussions and testimonials
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