What is the difference between CGO and CMO

The CGO owns end-to-end growth including retention while the CMO typically focuses on marketing and brand.

How much does a fractional CGO cost

Fractional CGOs typically charge 1000-1600 GBP per day.

What is the difference between CGO and CMO

The CGO owns end-to-end growth including retention while the CMO typically focuses on marketing and brand.

How much does a fractional CGO cost

Fractional CGOs typically charge 1000-1600 GBP per day.

Growth Leadership

What is a Fractional CGO?

Chief Growth Officer role and when to hire fractional growth leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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

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Chief Growth Officer Definition

Quick Definition

A Chief Growth Officer CGO is a senior executive responsible for accelerating an organizations growth by aligning go-to-market strategy customer acquisition revenue expansion and retention. The CGO closes gaps between planning and execution by owning the growth agenda.

What Does a Chief Growth Officer Do

According to Select Advisor Institute the CGO connects strategy to execution ensuring every growth lever including positioning pricing channels conversion retention and expansion operates as one engine. Key responsibilities include growth strategy ownership cross-functional alignment performance tracking and leading experimentation initiatives.

CGO Key Responsibilities

Area	Responsibility	Impact
Strategy	Define growth vision	Revenue growth
Alignment	Cross-functional coordination	Execution
Metrics	Track CAC LTV NRR	Performance
Innovation	Lead experimentation	Competitive advantage

When to Hire a Fractional CGO

A fractional CGO is ideal for companies needing unified growth leadership without full-time overhead. Startups seeking product-market fit expansion benefit from experienced guidance. Companies with siloed marketing and sales can align with fractional expertise.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

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What is a Fractional Chief Growth Officer?

A fractional CGO is a senior growth executive who works with your business on a part-time basis, bringing proven growth strategies and frameworks without the full-time commitment. They focus on sustainable, scalable growth across all business channels.

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Core Responsibilities

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Growth strategy development and execution

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Revenue optimisation and new stream identification

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Customer acquisition and retention frameworks

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Go-to-market planning for new products/markets

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Building and mentoring growth teams

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Data-driven experimentation and A/B testing culture

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[Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates")

Fractional CGO day rates: £1,000-£2,000/day (avg £1,400)

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

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Source: UK Market Data 2025

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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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Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

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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