Insight. Intelligence. Action.

Hire a Fractional CDO. Full-Time Results.

Enterprise-grade data leadership without the executive commitment. Fractionus connects you with accomplished fractional CDOs who integrate rapidly, unlock data value, and transform decision-making capabilities.

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Why organisations partner with Fractionus

Proven data architects. Our curated network includes experienced CDOs who've built data-driven cultures at companies facing similar challenges.

  1. Swift integration. Most partnerships commence within days, not months.

  2. Flexible frameworks. Select from 1–3 days weekly, intensive project phases, or results-based arrangements that evolve with your data maturity.

  3. Measurable transformation. Data strategy implementation, governance frameworks, analytics capabilities, infrastructure modernisation, and executive-ready insights.


What is fractional data leadership?

A fractional CDO provides senior data expertise to your executive team on a part-time basis, taking complete ownership of data strategy while leveraging your current teams and technology investments. Rather than offering recommendations from the periphery, they embed within your organisation—making critical data decisions, championing analytics initiatives, and maintaining direct accountability for data-driven business outcomes.

Where they go deep

  • Data strategy development & competitive intelligence architecture

  • Analytics infrastructure & AI/ML implementation (including cross-departmental data alignment)

  • Data governance frameworks & compliance management

  • Team development & data literacy cultivation

  • Technology evaluation, reporting systems, and building your core analytics team/vendor partnerships


When to hire a fractional CDO

You're generating significant data volumes but lack systematic approaches to extract actionable business insights.

  • You're scaling operations and require senior expertise to establish data foundations and develop analytical capabilities before permanent executive investment using our test before you invest approach.

  • You're between data leaders and need strategic momentum beyond temporary coverage. (Temporary = maintaining current systems; Fractional = architecting scalable data ecosystems and sustained innovation.) Our scale up/scale down model ensures you have the right level of expertise as your data needs evolve.

Hire your Fractional CDO today. No recruiters. No bloated agencies. Just vetted, top-tier talent.

What does engagement look like?

Most collaborations begin with 1–2 days weekly during the foundational 90-day period, then adjust based on system maturity and organisational needs. Common formats include dedicated consulting blocks, transformation sprints, or outcome-focused partnerships.

90‑Day deliverables typically include

  • Comprehensive data audit & technology landscape assessment

  • Analytics strategy & business intelligence roadmap

  • Governance policies & data quality framework establishment

  • KPI architecture & automated reporting infrastructure

  • Platform evaluation, dashboard deployment, and sustainable operational processes


Why the fractional model is surging?

"Fractional" leadership has exploded as companies optimise for speed, flexibility, and capex—think test‑before‑you‑buy senior talent, with outcome focus and cross‑industry pattern recognition. Industry reporting and platform data show sharp growth in fractional executive roles since 2022, driven by the multiple client model that enables knowledge transfer and prevents executive career stagnation


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Sam / Project Manager

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Alex / Project Manager

Louis / Ecom Mamanger

Adam / UX Designer

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How Fractionus works

  • Brief us once. We analyse your data maturity, technology ecosystem, analytical requirements, and resource capabilities.

  • Shortlist in days. Meet 2–3 vetted fractional CPOs matched to your needs.

  • You choose. Interview, check fit, and select your leader.

  • We handle everything else. Paperwork, billing, and smooth scale‑up/scale‑down.


What you’ll get - and measure

  • Direct accountability for data vision and analytical excellence

  • Implementable strategies with defined phases your technical teams can execute

  • Enhanced data processing efficiency and improved insight generation

  • Critical metrics (data quality scores, analytics adoption, decision-making speed) directly supporting business growth

Don’t take our word for it

Stories are best told by the people who lived them.

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“From the big picture to day-to-day communication - we couldn’t be happier with the result. It will allow us to easily market and grow the business as we add additional brands.”

- Jess Baker, Creative Director

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Jamal / Ops Lead

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Ben / Senior Developer

Benj / Digital Designer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about working with a CDO through Fractionus

How does fractional differ from interim product leadership?

Interim leadership temporarily manages vacant positions to preserve continuity. Fractional leadership is intentionally part-time—concentrated on building scalable data architecture, establishing vision, and driving systematic transformation without permanent headcount expansion.


How quickly can we start?

Most clients meet shortlists within a week and kick off within days after selection (scope dependent).

Will they manage agencies and hire our team?

Yes—fractional CDOs typically direct data roadmaps, manage vendor relationships, lead recruitment for essential analytics positions, and create operational frameworks that unite stakeholders around data-driven value creation.

What if we outgrow the model?

Ideal progression. Your fractional CDO can facilitate the transition to full-time leadership while ensuring you inherit mature data systems and established analytical capabilities