Expert digital leadership on a flexible basis
Quick Definition
Fractional CDO digital services provide digital leadership including transformation strategy, digital product development, and organizational change. Scale digital expertise to your needs.
Our fractional CDOs deliver digital strategy, transformation roadmaps, digital product oversight, technology selection, change management, and digital capability building.
| Package | Scope | Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Assessment | Maturity and roadmap | 1-2 days/month |
| Digital Transformation | Active program oversight | 2-4 days/month |
| Digital Leadership | Full function leadership | 4-8 days/month |
We assess digital maturity, develop transformation roadmaps, and drive execution. Our CDOs bring proven digital transformation experience from leading organizations.
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
How fractional executives spend their time
Digital Strategy - Transformation roadmaps and maturity assessments Channel Development - Web, mobile, social, e-commerce MarTech Stack - Platform selection and integration Digital Revenue - Online business model development Change Management - Digital culture and adoption Innovation - Emerging technology evaluation and pilots
| Model | Days/Week | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Advisory | 1 | £4,300-£5,700 |
| Hands-on | 2-3 | £8,600-£17,100 |
| Intensive | 4-5 | £17,100-£28,600 |
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
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.
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.
Complementary leadership for your organisation
Everything you need to know
A fractional CDO provides digital leadership including transformation strategy and execution.
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Founder's background
Based on 2026 market data for UK CDO roles.
