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Machine learning and artificial intelligence leadership specialists—from Chief AI Officers to fractional CAIO
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Key Takeaways
- 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
- 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
- 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
- 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
- 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
AI & Machine Learning Leadership Recruitment
AI is transforming every industry, but finding leaders who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and business value is exceptionally difficult. Our specialist AI recruitment practice connects you with proven AI executives—leaders who have built ML platforms at scale, deployed production AI systems, and translated technical capability into competitive advantage.
AI Recruitment Across Industries
We place AI leaders across sectors embracing artificial intelligence: financial services, healthcare and life sciences, retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and professional services.
Cost Comparison
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
Time Allocation
How fractional executives spend their time
UK Fractional Executive Day Rates
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
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Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
A Head of AI typically leads the technical AI/ML function—building models, managing data scientists, and delivering AI products. A Chief AI Officer operates at C-suite level, setting enterprise AI strategy, managing AI governance, and ensuring AI delivers business value. CAIOs often report to the CEO and sit on ExCo.
Industry Resources & Authority Links
The Alan Turing Institute
UK national institute for data science and artificial intelligence
www.turing.ac.uk
Office for AI
UK government AI policy and coordination
www.gov.uk
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Professional body for IT
www.bcs.org
techUK
UK technology industry trade association
www.techuk.org
Related Pages
The Fractional Executive Trend
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Platform Stats
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📊 Exec Market Snapshot
💰 Exec Day Rates
Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
