ABOUT PERUZE
Peruze helps mid-market organisations reduce wasted IT spend and cyber exposure by bringing asset intelligence, cost optimisation and risk insight into one joined-up view. We work with leaders across Finance, IT and Security who need clarity, control and measurable outcomes - without unnecessary complexity.
MEET THE FOUNDERS...
IAN TURNBULL
Founder & CEO
Ian founded and scaled a managed security services business from startup to £12M+ in revenue before acquisition, supporting mid-market enterprises with mature security operations and trusted vendor partnerships. His focus is on helping organisations strengthen resilience through clear visibility, practical controls and measurable outcomes.
Track record:
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Scaled the business to £20M+ revenue post-acquisition
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Delivered fastest global partner growth and highest qualifications with leading security vendors
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Recognised with multiple industry awards, including Partner of the Year
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Launched one of the UK’s first fully managed next-generation SOCs
CHRIS GOUGH
Founder & COO
Chris founded and led a technology optimisation business serving mid-market and enterprise organisations, delivering asset management, vendor negotiation and cost optimisation services ahead of its acquisition by a private equity-backed consolidator. He brings deep expertise in turning complex technology estates into measurable savings and stronger control.
Track record:
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Built and led a team of 50+ professionals supporting central government, financial services and enterprise clients
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Delivered £450K average annual savings for mid-market organisations and multi-million savings for enterprise
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Served as Chief Strategy Officer post-acquisition, securing global contracts with tier-1 technology vendors
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Later became COO of a cyber security business, leading critical operational transformation
FOUNDED BY OPERATORS WHO HAVE "BEEN THERE"
Peruze was founded by experienced operators with 40+ years combined experience leading and exiting successful IT cost optimisation and cyber businesses. Our teams have delivered outcomes for FTSE 250 companies, central government, and major financial services organisations - and we’ve built high-performing teams supporting FTSE 100 and public sector partners.
We’ve been accountable for the results, not just the recommendations - and that experience shapes everything we do.
OUR MISSION
Peruze exists to make IT estates easier to understand and easier to manage. We help organisations uncover hidden spend, improve visibility across assets and usage, and reduce cyber exposure - so teams can take action faster, stay in control, and deliver measurable outcomes.
WHY WE BUILT PERUZE
IT environments are growing more complex every year. New tools get added, cloud estates expand, and shadow usage builds quietly in the background. At the same time, budget pressure is rising - and cyber threats aren’t decreasing.
Most organisations don’t have a single, trusted view of what they own, what they use, what it costs, and where exposure is building. Peruze was built to close that gap.
OUR TRACK RECORD
Peruze was founded by experienced operators with 40+ years combined experience across IT cost optimisation and cyber businesses - delivering measurable outcomes for FTSE 250 organisations, central government and major financial services.
£450K +
average annual savings for mid-market enterprises
15-30%
cyber technology cost reductions
70% +
reduction in asset audit costs
95% +
vulnerability patch compliance within 30 days
