Strong Systems. Aligned Teams.
Scalable Revenue.

Commercial Architecture for Data, Analytics & Information Services

$350M+
Revenue Portfolio
25 Years
Global Experience
3 Regions
APAC • EMEA • Americas

The Problem We Solve

Data, analytics, and information-services companies face a consistent challenge: they have valuable assets but struggle to translate them into predictable, scalable revenue. Common symptoms include:

Fragmented Narratives

Product, Sales, Marketing telling different stories—creating buyer confusion and delayed decisions.

Under-Monetised Assets

Petabytes of intelligence sitting unused while competitors monetize inferior datasets.

Stalled GTM Motions

Go-to-market strategies lose momentum as teams operate on assumptions instead of clarity.

Extended Sales Cycles

Enterprise deals take longer as inconsistent value propositions create buyer hesitation.

Pricing Friction

Models misaligned to customer value, creating leakage and extended sales cycles.

Heroic Revenue

Growth depends on individual performers rather than repeatable systems.

Why It Happens

Root causes in data and analytics businesses:

Product-First Roadmaps

Features built without commercial validation

Siloed KPIs

Each team measured on different success metrics

Legacy Pricing

Models inherited, not designed for current value

Unclear ICP

Trying to serve everyone, resonating with no one

Technical Debt

Backlogs consume resources meant for growth

Static Planning

Annual reviews, no continuous iteration

The Fortis Difference

Traditional Consulting
Fortis Frameworks
Strategy decks that sit on shelves
Operator-led implementation with immediate execution
Theoretical frameworks
The Fortis Alignment Engine™ - proven, repeatable
Single-function optimisation
Cross-functional alignment
Static annual reviews
Continuous iteration embedded into commercial DNA
Pricing projects in isolation
Product Doctor™ diagnostic as mandatory entry point

The Fortis Philosophy

01

Alignment

creates strength

02

Strength

enables evolution

03

Evolution

unlocks scale

04

Scale

is sustained through iteration

The Fortis Alignment Engine™

A practical, operator-led system that aligns teams, evolves assets, and scales revenue through clarity, cohesion, execution, and continuous improvement loops.

01

ALIGN

Establish Unified Commercial Truth

  • Unified customer language across teams
  • Workflow-centric value articulation
  • Shared definitions of success
02

EVOLVE

Translate Assets into Solutions

  • Data asset repackaging for revenue
  • Product repositioning to new segments
  • New scalable revenue streams
03

SCALE

Operationalize Growth Systems

  • GTM strategy and governance
  • Operating models and rhythms
  • Team enablement and training
04

ITERATE

Build Self-Improving Engine

  • Continuous improvement loops
  • Message refinement from market
  • Compounding competitive advantage

What We Do: Four Pillars

GTM Architecture

Align • Unify • Scale

Align Product, Sales, Marketing, and Delivery around a unified commercial truth. We design operating models that eliminate silos, create consistent messaging, and accelerate enterprise sales cycles.

  • Cross-functional alignment mechanisms
  • Unified value narratives and messaging
  • Operating rhythms and governance

Data Monetisation

Convert • Package • Scale

Convert dormant assets into workflow-centric solutions and scalable revenue streams. We identify under-utilised data assets, design monetisation strategies, and package them for market success.

  • Asset inventory and valuation
  • Workflow integration design
  • Pricing and packaging strategy

Leadership Systems

Build • Develop • Sustain

Operating models, rhythms, and talent development for global, cross-functional teams. We design leadership systems that scale, mentor high-potential professionals, and build organisational capability.

  • Team structure and operating models
  • Talent development and mentoring
  • Performance management systems

Market Development & Entry

Identify • Position • Execute

Open new markets, launch verticals, and expand geographic reach with precision. We conduct TAM analysis, develop market entry strategies, and position offerings to resonate with regional buyers and industry-specific workflows.

  • TAM analysis and opportunity sizing
  • Vertical market positioning and launch
  • Geographic expansion and localization

Engagement Models

Three flexible approaches tailored to your needs

Evolution Sprint™

3–6 Months

Launch or reposition a vertical with comprehensive TAM analysis, segmentation, packaging, and first wins.

  • TAM Analysis & opportunity sizing
  • Customer segmentation & personas
  • Product packaging & pricing
  • GTM execution & first wins

Best for: New market entry, product launches, vertical expansion

Fractional Strategy

6–18 Months

Fix GTM motions, align teams, and operationalise growth as an embedded strategic partner.

  • Comprehensive GTM assessment
  • Cross-functional alignment design
  • Implementation & change management
  • Continuous performance optimization

Best for: Transformation programmes, GTM redesign, scaling operations

Who We Serve

Primary segments and secondary targets

Growth-Stage Data

$10M–$100M ARR

Pain: Scaling chaos

Solution: ALIGN → SCALE

Legacy Information Providers

Established players

Pain: Dormant assets

Solution: Product Doctor™ → EVOLVE

Vertical Intelligence

Maritime, trade, credit

Pain: Narrow perception

Solution: EVOLVE → SCALE

AI-Enabled Platforms

AI/ML integrators

Pain: Unclear monetisation

Solution: Product Doctor™ → ALIGN

Secondary Targets

  • Private Equity Portfolio Companies: Pre/post-acquisition commercial due diligence and value creation
  • Corporate Innovation Divisions: New data product commercialisation within large enterprises
  • Government & Regulatory Bodies: Digital transformation and workflow redesign (advisory only)

Proven Impact

Delivering measurable outcomes across global markets

$350M+
Revenue Portfolio Directed
25 Years
Global Experience
Double-Digit
Sustained Growth
Multi-Million
AI Partnerships Built
30+
Professionals Mentored

Key Achievements

GTM Transformation & Commercial Architecture

Unified Product, Sales, Marketing, and Delivery around single commercial truth across 3 global regions

Redesigned GTM motions for $350M+ intelligence portfolio, accelerating enterprise sales cycles by 40%

Developed global operating rhythms and commercial governance frameworks across APAC, EMEA, and Americas

Market Expansion & Vertical Repositioning

Opened new markets and expanded penetration in credit, risk, regulatory, and capital markets workflows

Successfully repositioned legacy offerings for new vertical segments across financial services

Delivered sustained double-digit growth across APAC, EMEA, and Americas simultaneously

Data Monetisation & Product Innovation

Co-developed digital identity and compliance solutions with national regulatory authority

Built multi-million-dollar AI and data partnership pipelines with strategic technology vendors

Redesigned credit, risk, and regulatory intelligence workflows for Tier 1 financial institutions

Leadership Systems & Team Development

Mentored 50+ professionals and built high-performing global teams across 3 continents

Implemented product management function from scratch, clearing 18-month development backlog

Designed leadership systems and talent development programmes for cross-functional teams

Leadership

Meet the founder behind Fortis Frameworks

Michael Porter

Founder, Fortis Frameworks

"Grounding decisions in customer truth — real workflows, behavioural insight, and the language buyers actually use."

Known For

  • Building commercial systems that deliver clarity, alignment, adoption, and revenue at scale
  • Developing high-performing teams and designing mechanisms that outlive individuals

Experience

2024–Present
Founder, Fortis Frameworks

Commercial architecture for data/analytics organisations · GTM transformation, vertical repositioning, pricing/packaging

2024–2025
Head of Growth Strategy (Global) — S&P Global Market Intelligence

Owned global growth strategy · Built multi-million-dollar AI/data partnership pipelines

2019–2024
Senior Director / Director, APAC & MEA Commercial Strategy — S&P Global

Led commercial strategy, GTM, pricing/packaging across APAC & MEA · Expanded penetration in credit/risk/regulatory workflows

2014–2019
Product Manager / Senior Product Manager — S&P Global Market Intelligence

APAC & European financial institutions · Workflow-driven enhancements, datasets/analytics launches, roadmap governance

2011–2013
Product Manager, Insurance — A.M. Best

Led insurance product development · Cleared backlogs, improved workflows

2005–2011
Client Services Supervisor — A.M. Best

Built operational discipline and stakeholder management foundations

2002–2004
Claims Team Leader — Marsh

High-volume operations · Grounded strategy in execution reality

Education & Certifications

Business & Management Studies — Anglia Ruskin University

Leadership, Strategy, and Product — S&P Global & Industry Programmes

Ready to Align, Evolve, and Scale?

Let's discuss how Fortis Frameworks can transform your commercial architecture and unlock sustainable growth.

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Michael Porter

Founder & Lead Architect, Fortis Frameworks