Fractional Chief AI Officer Services
Our fractional CAIO service connects UK businesses with experienced AI executives who provide strategic leadership on a flexible basis. Whether you need 1 day a week or a focused 3-month engagement, we match you with the right AI leader.
Service Areas
AI Strategy Development Comprehensive AI roadmap creation aligned with your business goals, including technology selection, build vs buy analysis, and phased implementation planning.
AI Governance & Ethics Establish responsible AI frameworks, bias testing protocols, and compliance with emerging AI regulations including the EU AI Act↗.
Team Building & Mentoring Recruit, structure, and develop your internal data science and AI engineering teams. Create career paths and upskilling programmes.
MLOps & Infrastructure Design and implement production ML pipelines, model monitoring, and automated retraining systems for reliable AI at scale.
Vendor Evaluation Independent assessment of AI platforms, tools, and service providers. Negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships.
AI Transformation Programme End-to-end management of enterprise AI transformation, from identifying use cases to measuring ROI and scaling successful pilots.
Engagement Models
| Model | Days/Week | Monthly Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory | 1 day | £5,200 - £7,200 | Strategy guidance, board-level AI oversight |
| Hands-on | 2-3 days | £10,400 - £21,600 | Active AI programme leadership |
| Intensive | 4-5 days | £20,800 - £36,000 | Transformation sprints, team building |
