What is a Fractional CDO (Chief Diversity Officer)?
A Fractional Chief Diversity Officer is an experienced DE&I executive who works part-time across multiple organisations, leading diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and cultural transformation programmes.
The Fractional CDO Role
Fractional CDOs typically work 1-2 days per week, providing strategic DE&I leadership for companies committed to building inclusive workplaces without a full-time diversity executive.
Key CDO Responsibilities
DE&I Strategy: Design comprehensive diversity and inclusion programmes
Data & Metrics: Track diversity data, pay gaps, and inclusion scores
Policy Development: Create inclusive policies and practices
Training: Design unconscious bias and inclusive leadership programmes
ERGs: Establish and support Employee Resource Groups
Who Needs a Fractional CDO?
Companies starting their DE&I journey with commitment to real change
Organisations needing to meet ESG and regulatory diversity requirements
Businesses wanting to attract diverse talent and improve retention
Companies preparing for IPO or investor scrutiny on diversity
