What is a Fractional CSO (Chief Strategy Officer)?
A Fractional Chief Strategy Officer is an experienced strategy executive who works part-time across multiple companies, providing corporate strategy, M&A direction, and strategic planning leadership.
The Fractional CSO Role
Fractional CSOs typically work 1-2 days per week, providing senior strategic leadership for companies at critical inflection points - M&A, market entry, pivots, or transformation - without the £250-350k cost of a permanent hire.
Key CSO Responsibilities
Corporate Strategy: Vision, mission, and long-term strategic direction
M&A Strategy: Acquisition targets, due diligence, and integration planning
Market Entry: Geographic and vertical expansion strategy
Business Model Innovation: Revenue model transformation and diversification
Strategic Planning: OKR frameworks, planning cycles, and execution tracking
Who Needs a Fractional CSO?
PE-backed companies needing strategic value creation plans
Scale-ups at strategic inflection points (pivot, expansion, IPO prep)
Companies pursuing M&A growth strategies
Organisations undergoing business model transformation
