Fractional CIO

A fractional CIO can transform the profit and service of a business by improving systems and digital usage.

Our executive-level, business-focused Chief Information Officers will make a transformational impact on your business.

We use the term fractional CIO to mean a role focused on:
  • Responsibility for technology, teams, and suppliers.
  • Improving and providing clear oversight of processes, systems, people, data, and reporting.
  • Actively contributing to C-suite discussions and creating alignment between IT and business strategy.
  • Driving integration, automation and transformation projects, including ERP and online.
  • Managing business improvements, risk, and cybersecurity, rather than just technology delivery.

Why have a CIO? And can I afford one?

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) has the ultimate responsibility for technology, teams, and suppliers. They provide clear oversight of systems, processes, data reporting, and staff. The fractional part simply means part-time or interim.

CIOs have decades of experience in all aspects of technology and IT, so they tend to command larger salaries. A Freeman Clarke fractional CIO means that the business avoids the expense of a full-time CIO without sacrificing quality.

 

What is the meaning of ‘CIO’?

Access to the best CIOs

Due to our stringent standards, only 1% of our initial candidates become part of our team. So you can be confident that your CIO has the highest technological and business expertise, adding benefit to your business from day one.

In addition, Freeman Clarke CIOs are expert strategic thinkers, guiding the business through all the necessary operational changes toward well-defined goals. Finally, we focus only on the mid-market, which means a CIO that fits into your company culture.

 

Meet our team

A specialist CIO and a pool of expertise

A Freeman Clarke CIO is part of our own team as well, communicating regularly with CIOs across a number of sectors and companies. This larger pool of expertise has been invaluable to businesses as they use technology to drive growth.

Our CIOs have led businesses through some of the most challenging transformational events in recent history. The unprecedented pace of disruption means that companies absolutely must have flexibility and adaptability in not only the IT itself, but in the fundamental IT culture and environment.

A fast-paced, complex environment is where our specialist CIOs will lead your teams through both business challenges and strategic obstacles.

Dovetailing IT solutions with business objectives

Our CIOs will help your business form a culture that aligns IT solutions to business objectives, ensuring focus and cooperation across teams and departments. Meanwhile, the part-time, interim or fractional role ensures that you and your leadership team get the support and innovation you need at a competitive, sustainable price.

 

Connect your systems and digital strategy to your business objectives

Defining IT leadership roles

Across the industry, the terms fractional IT Leader, CIO (Chief Information Officer), and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) are often used interchangeably and inconsistently defined. The fractional CIO can transform the profit and service of a business by improving systems and digital usage.

 

CIO

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Responsible for technology, teams and suppliers.
Provides a clear oversight of process, systems, people, data and reporting improvements.
Actively contributes to leadership discussions and creates alignment between IT and business strategy.
Drives integration, automation and transformation projects, including ERP and online.
Focuses on business improvements, risk, and cybersecurity management rather than just technology delivery.

CTO

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Responsible for technology, teams and suppliers.
Drives innovation, efficiency and effectiveness across the business.
Uses technology to increase company value, often through online and digital initiatives.
Oversees development of custom software and apps.
Represents technology initiatives to investors and other external stakeholders where necessary.

IT Leader

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Responsible for technology, teams, and suppliers.
Drives efficient and effective use of technology throughout the business.
Focuses on delivery of IT services to underpin and improve the business.
Manages and oversees team and suppliers, ensuring best practice and appropriate cyber-security and risk management.

C-Suite Technology Advisor

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May not have direct responsibilities. Advises the CEO and other executives.
Drives integration, automation and transformation projects including ERP and online.
Uses technology and innovation to increase company value, often through online and digital initiatives.
May mentor an existing senior IT leader.

We will help you build the technology your business needs.

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