C-level tech. Without the cost.
Strategic AI and technology leadership for businesses that need the expertise but aren't ready for a full-time CTO. Direction, decisions and accountability — 2–4 days a month.
A director’s job, part-time.
Everything the full-time role covers — strategy, oversight, team leadership — without the full-time salary.
AI strategy & implementation
AI strategy aligned with business goals — we find the high-impact opportunities, oversee tool selection, manage vendors, and make sure every AI investment earns its keep.
Technology strategy & planning
Technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives. Platform evaluation, tech budgets, and the build-versus-buy calls that actually drive growth.
Team leadership & development
Technical leadership for your existing team — recruiting and evaluating talent, building capability, setting standards, and mentoring people so the strength stays in-house.
Vendor & project management
Vendor relationships managed, development projects overseen, quality and security standards enforced, contracts negotiated — and scope creep stopped at the door.
Leadership that works.
- 01 Strategic, not just technical. Technology decisions made on commercial grounds — from someone who has sat in the MD chair, not just the server room.
- 02 Hands-on when needed. Direction most days; sleeves rolled up when it matters. We build what we recommend.
- 03 No tech-speak nonsense. Plain English, always. If you can’t understand the recommendation, it isn’t finished yet.
Typical commitment: 2–4 days per month for ongoing work, plus ad-hoc availability. Flexible either way.
“Brought a level of professionalism that was required.”
“All in all, a great experience!”
How we work together.
You approve the plan before anything gets built. Then we lead, and stay accountable for the outcome.
- 01 Technology assessment. Your current stack, team capability and business goals — honestly appraised.
- 02 Strategy development. A technology and AI strategy aligned with objectives, budget and timeline.
- 03 Roadmap & planning. Priorities, milestones and resources in writing. You approve before anything proceeds.
- 04 Execution oversight. Implementation overseen, vendors managed, your team guided — on track and on budget.
- 05 Review & optimise. Regular reviews of progress and ROI, and strategy adjusted as the business evolves.
The questions everyone asks.
If yours isn’t here, ask it — we answer emails within 24 hours.
Q1 What exactly does a Fractional AI & Tech Officer do?
Everything a CTO or Chief AI Officer does — strategic planning, team leadership, vendor management, project oversight — on a part-time basis, accountable for technology actually driving business results.
Q2 How is this different from hiring a consultant?
Consultants recommend and leave. We provide ongoing leadership: we make decisions, own outcomes and stay accountable for results — part of your leadership team, not a report on a shelf.
Q3 Do we need technical staff already?
Either works. We can lead an existing team, work with your vendors, or build the capability from scratch — whichever the business actually needs.
Q4 How much time commitment is required?
It depends on the level of support — typically 2–4 days per month plus ad-hoc availability. Flexible as your needs change.
Q5 Can you help us hire full-time technical staff?
Yes — defining roles, interviewing and evaluating skills. Many clients start fractional and transition to a full-time hire we helped them find.
Q6 What industries do you specialise in?
We work across industries but know professional services, B2B SaaS and service-based businesses best. If we’re not the right fit, we’ll say so.
Borrow a director’s brain.
A free half-hour to see whether fractional leadership fits. No obligation, no sales pressure — just an honest read on where you are.