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Hire a Fractional CDO to unlock your data. Senior data leadership, analytics strategy, and AI readiness—at a fraction of full-time cost.
A Fractional CDO (Chief Data Officer) is an experienced data executive who works with your company on a part-time basis—typically 1-3 days per week. You get strategic data leadership, analytics expertise, and data governance without the commitment and cost of a full-time hire.
Unlike data analysts who answer specific questions, a fractional CDO builds the entire data function. They create data strategy, build infrastructure, establish governance, and transform the organisation into one that uses data to drive decisions.
"Data is the new oil, but only if you can refine it. A fractional CDO turns raw data into business fuel."
Many companies are data rich but insight poor. They collect vast amounts of data but cannot use it effectively. Decisions are still made on gut feel, reports take weeks, and data quality is questionable.
A fractional CDO bridges this gap. They build the systems, processes, and culture that turn data into competitive advantage—enabling faster decisions, better predictions, and AI-powered innovation.
Core responsibilities your fractional CDO will own
Develop data strategy aligned with business objectives. Define how data will create value and competitive advantage.
Build analytics capabilities—dashboards, reports, and self-service BI. Ensure the business has the insights it needs.
Design and implement data architecture—warehouses, lakes, pipelines, and platforms that scale.
Establish data governance frameworks—quality, security, privacy, and compliance. Ensure data is trustworthy and compliant.
Prepare the organisation for AI. Build the data foundations, infrastructure, and practices that AI requires.
Build and lead the data team—analysts, engineers, scientists. Define roles, hire key talent, and develop capabilities.
Drive data literacy and data-driven culture. Ensure decisions across the organisation are informed by data.
You have lots of data but can't use it effectively. Reports are slow, insights are limited, and decisions are still based on gut feel.
Before competitors out-data youWant to implement AI/ML but your data isn't ready. Need to build the foundations before AI can deliver value.
6-12 months before AIGrowing from ad-hoc analysis to a proper data team. Need leadership to structure the function and hire right.
When team exceeds 3Can't trust your data. Different sources give different answers, and no one knows what's accurate.
ASAPNeed to meet GDPR, data protection, or industry-specific data requirements. Need governance expertise.
Before auditsWant to create data products or monetise your data assets. Need strategic leadership to identify and execute opportunities.
At opportunity identification| Feature | Fractional CDO | Interim CDO | Full-Time CDO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | 1-3 days/week | Full-time (temporary) | Full-time (permanent) |
| Duration | Ongoing (6+ months typical) | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Cost | £3,000-£6,000/week | £8,000-£12,000/week | £150,000-£250,000/year + benefits |
| Focus | Strategic + operational | Gap-fill or transformation | All responsibilities |
| Flexibility | Scale up/down as needed | Fixed term contract | Limited flexibility |
| Best For | Growing companies, specific expertise needs | Leadership gaps, major transitions | Large orgs with full-time need |
Tell us about your needs, company stage, and what you're looking for in a fractional executive.
We curate a shortlist of pre-vetted fractional executives who match your specific requirements.
Interview your top candidates. We handle scheduling and provide interview frameworks.
Your fractional executive begins within days. We support onboarding and ongoing success.
Tell us about your needs, company stage, and what you're looking for in a fractional executive.
We curate a shortlist of pre-vetted fractional executives who match your specific requirements.
Interview your top candidates. We handle scheduling and provide interview frameworks.
Your fractional executive begins within days. We support onboarding and ongoing success.
Tell us about your data challenges and we'll match you with pre-vetted fractional CDOs who have solved them before.