Fractional CTO Services

A fractional CTO is an experienced Chief Technology Officer who works with your business part-time. They provide the same strategic leadership as a full-time CTO, setting direction, managing the IT function, and engaging with your board, all at a fraction of the cost.

Most engagements start at 1–2 days per week, scaling up or down as requirements change. We agree a model that works for your business at the outset and adjust as needs evolve.

Typically, within 2–3 weeks. We conduct a rapid onboarding session to understand your business, existing technology landscape, and priorities, then establish a working rhythm that integrates with your leadership team.

No. IT consultancy tends to be project-based and advisory. A fractional CTO takes ongoing leadership responsibility: they own your technology strategy, manage suppliers, and represent IT at board level. They're accountable, not just advisory.

We actively support that transition. Our fractional CTOs often define the requirements for a permanent hire, support the recruitment process, and ensure a smooth handover when the right person is found.

If technology decisions are slowing growth, suppliers are unmanaged, or nobody owns the roadmap at leadership level, you likely need CTO-level ownership, even if a full-time hire is not justified yet. A fractional CTO fills that gap.

It depends on days/hours required. Most clients see a significant saving versus a full-time CTO package (salary, benefits and recruitment). We'll scope a clear monthly model after a discovery call.

Yes. An outsourced/fractional CTO often works best alongside internal teams or an existing IT support provider, owning strategy and leadership while day-to-day support continues elsewhere.