01 / 03 —— WHEN IT FITS
When you need an AI leader
AI work is under way across the business, but no one senior owns it. Vendors set the agenda, risks go unmanaged and the board asks for a single view.
A fractional Chief AI Officer gives you that leadership now, while you decide whether and when to hire full time.
02 / 03 —— ENGAGEMENT MODELS
Flexible engagement models
01 — ADVISORY
Board and leadership adviser
A few days a month to steer strategy, challenge vendors and brief the board.
02 — PART-TIME LEAD
Fractional Chief AI Officer
One to three days a week leading the AI portfolio, governance and delivery.
03 — INTERIM
Interim AI programme lead
Full-time for a fixed term to launch or recover a major AI programme.
03 / 03 —— WHAT'S INCLUDED
What's included
Run a single, prioritised AI portfolio with clear owners, budgets and milestones.
04
Board reporting
Give the board a regular, honest view of AI progress, risk and benefits.
02
Vendor management
Select, contract and manage AI and software vendors against your value case.
05
Capability building
Develop the skills, roles and ways of working so your team can take over.
06
Benefits tracking
Track value against board KPIs, so every AI investment stays accountable.
FAQ —— QUESTIONS LEADERS ASK
Fractional CAIO: common questions
What is a fractional Chief AI Officer?
A senior AI leader who works with you part-time. They own your AI portfolio, vendors, governance and board reporting, without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
When does a fractional CAIO make sense?
When AI work is spread across functions with no single owner, pilots are not reaching production, or the board wants one accountable person before committing to a permanent role.
How much time does a fractional CAIO commit?
Typically one to three days a week, adjusted as the portfolio grows or settles.
What is the difference between a fractional CAIO and an AI PMO lead?
A CAIO sets direction and is accountable to the board. An AI PMO lead runs delivery across the portfolio: plans, dependencies, vendors and reporting. Many clients need both, and we can provide either.
Can this lead to a permanent hire?
Yes. We can help you define the role and select a permanent leader, then hand over.