Strategy & roadmap ownership
We own and drive your AI roadmap, keeping it aligned to business goals.
AI Consultancy
Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
A Fractional Chief AI Officer is a senior AI leader who works with your business part-time, giving you executive-level AI strategy, governance and delivery oversight without the cost of a full-time hire. Alugence provides a Fractional CAIO — typically two to four days a month — to own your AI roadmap and make sure AI investment turns into results.
What is fractional chief ai officer (caio)?
A Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) is an experienced AI executive engaged on a part-time, ongoing basis to lead an organisation's AI agenda. They set strategy, choose vendors and tools, own the roadmap, oversee delivery and governance, and report to the board — the role a full-time CAIO would play, sized and priced for organisations that don't yet need a permanent hire.
How we help
Governance & risk
Policies, controls and compliance with the EU AI Act and UK rules (AI governance).
Vendor & tool selection
Independent advice on what to buy, build or avoid.
Delivery oversight
Keeping projects on track and value on the table.
Board reporting
Clear updates leadership can act on.
Our process
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Outcomes and benefits
- Executive AI leadership at a fraction of a full-time salary.
- A roadmap that's owned and actually delivered.
- Governance and risk handled properly.
- Better buying decisions and less wasted spend.
Who this is for
SMEs and mid-market organisations that need senior AI direction but can't justify a full-time CAIO — and larger firms wanting experienced leadership to kick-start their AI programme.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions, answered directly.
What does a Fractional Chief AI Officer do?
A Fractional CAIO leads your AI agenda part-time: setting strategy, owning the roadmap, selecting vendors and tools, overseeing delivery, managing governance and risk, and reporting to the board. It's senior AI leadership on a rolling basis, without a permanent executive hire.
How is a Fractional CAIO different from AI consulting?
Project consulting delivers a specific outcome and ends; a Fractional CAIO is ongoing leadership that owns your AI direction over time. Many clients use both — a Fractional CAIO to steer the programme, with project teams delivering underneath.
How much does a Fractional CAIO cost?
Alugence's Fractional CAIO starts from £3,000 / $3,800 per month for a typical 2–4 days, on a rolling basis. It's a fraction of a full-time CAIO salary. See pricing for details.
How many days a month do you work?
Usually two to four days a month, flexed up during key initiatives such as a major rollout or board planning cycle. We agree the rhythm with you and adjust as your programme evolves.
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