Fractional CTO & CIO
Get executive-level tech and data leadership without the full-time hire. We align strategy with how work really runs, set a clear delivery cadence, and guide the changes that matter: the right systems, simple data you can trust, and safe automation. You get hands-on leadership and become empowered to implement improvements that give teams hours back, raise reliability and make decisions faster.
Technology strategy that fits the business
A practical process map tied to outcomes, owners and dates.
Architecture and tools that work together
Connect systems to provide a single source of truth and that support the business flow.
Data foundations and
live reporting
Agree definitions and reporting views
leaders can trust.
Process automation with people in control
Automate handoffs and approvals safely, in small steps.
Delivery cadence
and governance
Weekly rhythm, decision logs and clear ownership.
Vendor and
partner management
Evaluate options, set service levels and hold teams to outcomes.
What’s included
This is hands-on change, not report packs. We work with action-based and task-oriented teams to make the work simpler and more consistent.
Shared understanding
- Map how work really happens and who owns each step.
- Align priorities across executives and frontline teams.
- Agree the first outcomes and how we will measure them.
Strategy and plan that teams can act on
- A practical, prioritised implementation plan with owners and dates.
- Clear limits: what we will do now, next and later.
- Decision log so choices are visible and easy to revisit.
Systems, data and automation aligned
- Tool choices or simplifications to support the flow, not define it.
- Operating notes so people know what each chart means and what to do next.
Delivery cadence and support
- Weekly working sessions, blockers removed, actions tracked.
- Support guide for alerts, quick sort, small fixes and who to call.
- Simple reporting that shows progress without extra admin.
Capability that stays
- One-page flow guides agreed in the sessions and shared with teams.
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Ownership in the business, not external dependency.
- Knowledge handover and hiring support if a permanent role is needed.
How the process works
Discover
Short interviews and a focus-group to align goals, map the flow and agree owners.
Design
Prioritise the changes with the highest impact, set limits and measures
Deliver
Guide implementation week by week, connect systems, stand up live views and automate the right steps.
Review
Check outcomes, adjust, and plan the next block of work.
Xcelerate Insights
Clear thinking on operations, systems, and scale. We share practical content drawn from real work with real teams, offering frameworks, comparisons, and guidance you can use.
Common questions we’re asked
What is a fractional CTO or CIO?
An experienced technology/data leader engaged part-time to set direction and deliver outcomes with your teams. We help answer questions like “what systems do we need”, “how do we extract value from our data” or “how do we implement AI in our business”.
How is this different from consulting?
We lead and implement with your people. Fewer decks, more done, hands-on and practical. The aim is capability that stays.
Do we need to change our tools?
Not usually. We fix the flow first. If a change is needed, we explain the trade-offs and give options.
How long does this take?
Simple flows can go live in weeks. Larger changes are phased. Timelines are agreed after discovery.
How do you measure success?
Simple measures tied to work: time saved, fewer manual edits, faster approvals, higher first-time-right, and decisions made sooner.
How long does it take to see value?
Most teams see clearer ownership and faster decisions within weeks. System and automation changes follow a phased plan agreed after discovery.
Which industries and tools do you work with?
We are vendor-agnostic and work across common CRM, finance, data and workflow tools. Our experience covers finance, technology and real estate.