The problem

You need AI leadership. You don't need a hire.

Most SMEs can't justify a full-time Head of AI. But without one, AI projects drift. Vendors set the agenda. The team buys tools nobody asked for. Someone needs to own this. Just not forever. Often the best starting point is an AI Readiness Audit to identify the opportunities, followed by fractional leadership to implement them.

How it works

Two days a week. Your office or remote.

I attend your leadership meetings, set the AI roadmap, manage vendor conversations, and run implementation sprints with your team. I'm not an adviser who writes reports. I sit in the work.

What you get

A function that runs without me.

  • AI strategy aligned to business goals
  • Vendor management and procurement support
  • Team upskilling and capability building
  • Implementation oversight for live projects
  • Monthly board reporting on AI progress
  • Handover plan so the function outlasts the engagement

Proof

What embedded leadership delivers.

A B2B SaaS company had 40+ AI ideas and no way to rank them. After a structured audit and ongoing strategic direction, the board signed off £150K. 12 viable use cases identified, 4 quick wins shipped inside 30 days.

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No AI vendor partnerships. No referral fees. The advice is the product.

Related

Many fractional engagements start with an AI Readiness Audit to identify the right opportunities, then move into ongoing leadership to implement them. When specific systems need building, the automation and implementation service handles the build work.

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FAQ

Common questions before we start.

How is this different from consulting?

Consultants advise. I operate. I'm in your Slack, in your standups, in your vendor calls. The difference is accountability: I own the outcome, not the recommendation.

What happens when the engagement ends?

You should be able to run AI internally. That's the whole point. I build the process, train the team, document the playbook. If you still need me after six months, something went wrong.

Can this run alongside the audit?

Yes, and it often does. The audit identifies the opportunities; the fractional role implements them. Some clients start with the audit and roll into fractional leadership after.