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Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

Executive AI leadership without the full-time headcount. Get strategic guidance, governance oversight, vendor evaluation, and adoption support from an experienced AI executive who integrates with your leadership team.

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Why a Fractional CAIO?

AI is transforming every industry, but most organizations aren't ready to hire a full-time Chief AI Officer. The role requires a rare blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and strategic vision—and the best candidates command significant compensation.

A Fractional Chief AI Officer gives you executive-level AI leadership at a fraction of the cost. You get the strategic guidance, governance oversight, and implementation expertise you need—without the overhead of a full-time executive hire.

Perfect for organizations that:

Need strategic AI guidance but can't justify a full-time executive
Want to accelerate AI adoption with experienced leadership
Need help evaluating AI vendors, tools, and platforms
Require governance frameworks and risk management for AI
Want an objective voice in AI strategy and investment decisions

What Your Fractional CAIO Does

A Fractional CAIO integrates with your leadership team to provide strategic AI direction across all aspects of your organization:

AI Strategy Development

Define your AI vision, identify priority initiatives, and build a roadmap aligned with business objectives.

Governance & Policy

Establish acceptable use policies, risk frameworks, and oversight processes for responsible AI adoption.

Vendor Evaluation

Assess AI vendors, platforms, and tools objectively—cutting through marketing hype to find the right fit.

Team Enablement

Build AI literacy across your organization and identify skill gaps that need addressing.

Initiative Oversight

Provide executive sponsorship and guidance for AI projects, ensuring alignment and accountability.

ROI Tracking

Define success metrics, track AI initiative performance, and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Engagement Models

Flexible arrangements designed to fit your needs and budget:

Part-Time Engagement

Dedicated time each week (typically 1-2 days) for ongoing strategic leadership, governance oversight, and initiative guidance. Includes participation in leadership meetings and regular stakeholder updates.

Project-Based

Focused engagement for specific initiatives—AI strategy development, vendor selection, policy creation, or readiness assessment. Clear deliverables with defined timelines.

Advisory Retainer

On-demand access to strategic AI advice and guidance. Ideal for organizations that need periodic expert input without regular scheduled engagement.

Benefits of a Fractional CAIO

Cost-Effective Leadership

Get executive-level AI expertise at a fraction of full-time compensation. Pay for what you need, when you need it.

Faster Time-to-Value

Accelerate AI adoption with experienced guidance that avoids common pitfalls and wasted investment.

Objective Perspective

Get unbiased advice on vendors, tools, and strategies—free from internal politics or sales pressure.

Knowledge Transfer

Build internal AI capability over time so your team can eventually lead AI initiatives independently.

Risk Management

Ensure AI adoption is responsible, compliant, and aligned with your organization's values and obligations.

Flexible Commitment

Scale engagement up or down based on your needs. No long-term contracts required.

Ready for Executive AI Leadership?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your AI strategy needs and explore how a Fractional Chief AI Officer can accelerate your organization's AI journey.

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