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Fractional CIO services
A fractional CIO is an experienced Chief Information Officer who joins your leadership team part time, typically one to three days a week. You get the strategic judgement of a seasoned technology executive without the cost of a full-time hire.
Clateway fractional CIOs own technology strategy, the roadmap and the IT budget, take control of suppliers and contracts, and bring security and compliance up to what customers, auditors and regulators expect. Every engagement runs on the Clateway Insights platform, so the board can see progress, risks and decisions at any time.
When a fractional CIO is the right choice
- IT is outsourced or run by a manager, and the organisation now needs a strategic technology function
- You need senior technology leadership, but not five days a week
- The board asks for a technology strategy, a cyber risk picture or NIS2 / DORA readiness
- IT spend is growing without a clear view of what it delivers
- You are preparing to hire a permanent CIO and want the role defined first
What your fractional CIO delivers
- Technology and cyber baseline with maturity scores
- Technology strategy and a multi-year IT roadmap
- IT budget and investment plan, planned versus actual
- Supplier and contract control, including exit plans for critical vendors
- Risk register covering cyber, suppliers and delivery
- Compliance status for NIS2, DORA, GDPR and ISO 27001
- A monthly board report on progress, risk and compliance
How an engagement works
We start with interviews and a baseline of technology, cyber, suppliers, spend and organisation. Priorities, roadmap, budget and risks are agreed with the board, every commitment with a named owner. Then quick wins, governance rhythm, key hires and supplier decisions follow, with progress visible to everyone. When the time comes, your fractional CIO hands over cleanly to a permanent successor.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fractional CIO?
A fractional CIO is a senior Chief Information Officer who works for your organisation part time, usually one to three days a week, with the same mandate as a full-time CIO: strategy, budget, suppliers, security and the IT organisation.
How much does a fractional CIO cost compared with a full-time CIO?
You pay only for the days you need. For most mid-sized organisations a fractional CIO costs a fraction of a full-time executive salary, bonus and benefits, while bringing broader experience from several organisations and sectors.
What is the difference between a fractional CIO and an interim CIO?
A fractional CIO works part time over a longer period to build and run the technology function. An interim CIO works full time for a defined period to fill a sudden gap or lead a critical change such as a merger, carve-out or turnaround.
Can a fractional CIO help with NIS2 and DORA compliance?
Yes. Clateway fractional CIOs establish the governance, risk register, supplier oversight and reporting that NIS2 and DORA require, and track compliance in the Clateway Insights platform so the board has evidence that stands up to auditors and regulators.
Related insights
- NIS2 - Executive Implementation Brief
- The Technology Leadership Platform: a working guide for digital leadership teams
- Regulation as Architecture - DORA, NIS2, and the EU AI Act
- AI Agent Security: The New Identity Management Frontier Demanding C-Suite Attention
- THE NIS2 DIRECTIVE - A Complete Article-by-Article Reference and Explanation
- Six Trends Every IT Leader Must Act on Now
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