Fractional CDAO
What is a Fractional Fractional Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO)?
Get executive-level analytics leadership—without the full-time commitment.
Our Fractional CDAO offering gives you access to seasoned data and analytics executives who work part-time or on an interim basis. We provide strategic oversight, shape and execute data strategies, and ensure alignment with your business goals.
It’s a flexible, cost-effective way to accelerate your analytics journey, strengthen your data capabilities, and drive results—without the overhead of a permanent hire.
Key Benefits:
Strategic Data and Analytics Leadership
Fractional CDAO partnerships provide strategic leadership to help organizations design and execute high-impact data and analytics strategies—without the need for a full-time hire.
Expertise on Demand
Access high-level data and analytics expertise on demand—perfect for tackling specific projects or opportunities without the commitment of a full-time CDAO.
Cost-effective Solution
Fractional CDAO partnerships give you access to experienced data and analytics leadership on a part-time or interim basis—freeing up resources to invest elsewhere in the business. It’s a cost-effective alternative to a full-time CDAO, delivering strategic value at a fraction of the cost.
Flexible and Scalable
Fractional CDAO partnerships are flexible by design—easily adapting to shifting business priorities. This allows your data initiatives to scale efficiently, with the right level of strategic guidance at every stage.
Immediate and Targeted Support
Fractional CDAO partnerships can be tailored to support specific initiatives—giving your organization the leadership needed to address immediate strategic priorities without delay.
An Unbiased, Fresh Perspective
A Fractional CDAO offers an objective perspective—surfacing opportunities and risks that internal teams may miss. With cross-industry experience, they bring proven best practices and fresh thinking to help your organization move faster and smarter.
Mentoring and Coaching
A Fractional CDAO also plays a critical role in developing internal talent—mentoring teams, strengthening capabilities, and embedding data literacy across the organization.
Reasons to Consider a Fractional CDAO:
More than a Consultant
The longer-term nature of a Fractional CDAO partnership provides consistent thought leadership—avoiding the common “flavor of the month” pitfalls that can derail analytics programs. It ensures strategic continuity, focus, and follow-through over time.
Advice, Support and Guidance
You may already have strong data leaders in place—but they might not yet bring the strategic perspective or executive-level experience of a seasoned CDAO. A fractional model fills that gap, complementing your existing team and accelerating progress.
Trusted Advisor
A Fractional CDAO brings fresh perspective and adds immediate value—offering executive support on stakeholder management, budgeting, team building, and key strategic initiatives. They become an extension of your leadership team, helping you move critical efforts forward.
Strategic Support
Your organization may already have mature data capabilities—but targeted analytics leadership is often needed to ensure strategic business goals are aligned with the right analytics investments.
Our Focus as a Fractional CDAO
Driving Long-Term Analytics Program Success
Developing Efficient, Scalable Data & Analytics Processes
Creating Competitive Advantage Through Insight
Delivering Solutions Focused on ROI
Supporting Internal Talent Growth and Development