Fractional Leadership & Strategy
Executive technology leadership, without the full-time cost.
Our fractional CTOs, CIOs and VPs of IT join your leadership team, set a technology strategy that serves the business, and take accountability for delivering it.
Is this you?
Signs you need a technology executive.
Technology is no longer a support function. When no one at the leadership table owns it, the business pays for it.
IT costs keep rising
You’re paying more for software, vendors and support every year — without a clear picture of the return.
Systems don’t talk to each other
Technical debt and disconnected tools slow your teams down and create manual work.
Growth is outpacing your IT
New locations, acquisitions or headcount are straining infrastructure, security and support.
Big decisions without an expert
You’re about to choose an ERP, move to the cloud or invest in AI, and want an independent executive in the room.
What we deliver
Leadership, strategy and transformation.
Fractional CTO, CIO & VP IT
A seasoned technology executive embedded in your leadership team.
- Technology vision aligned to business goals
- IT budget and cost optimization
- Cybersecurity, risk and compliance
- Vendor and MSP management
Business & technology strategy
A focused plan that balances short-term wins with long-term growth.
- Facilitated strategy workshops
- Technology roadmaps and operating models
- Technical debt and integration plans
- Measurable goals and KPIs
Post-acquisition integration
Integrations that deliver the value the deal was built on — on accelerated timelines.
- Technology and systems integration
- Process engineering
- Change management
- Integration program management
Digital transformation
Practical, incremental change that modernizes how your business operates and serves customers.
- Digital capability assessment
- New digital channels and services
- Adoption and change planning
Customer experience
Find out what matters most to customers, then simplify the processes that deliver it.
- Customer journey mapping
- Six Sigma measurement plans
- Service and support redesign
Fractional COO & VP PMO
Operational and execution leadership when strategy needs a steady hand to land.
- Operating rhythm and governance
- Portfolio prioritization
- See PMO in a Box
Track record
Leaders who have run technology at scale.
Our fractional executives have held senior technology roles at public companies, national distributors and high-growth platforms — and hold active mandates today.
- Fractional CTO
Guardian Dentistry Partners
Technology leadership for a 160+ location dental support organization.
- Fractional CIO
Covalon Technologies
Built and executed the full technology strategy for a TSX-listed medical technology company.
- VP Technology
Cardinal Health Canada
Eight years leading technology and customer care for a national healthcare distributor.
- VP Technology
Workopolis
Led a major technology and product transformation in Canadian digital media.
FAQ
Questions we hear often
What does a fractional CTO or CIO do?
A fractional CTO or CIO leads your technology function part-time: setting strategy and budget, managing vendors and managed service providers, overseeing cybersecurity and compliance, leading major projects, and reporting to your CEO and board.
When does a company need a fractional CIO instead of a full-time one?
Fractional leadership fits when you need executive judgement but not a full-time executive — for example after rapid growth or an acquisition, during a major system implementation, when IT spend is rising without clear return, or while you search for a permanent leader.
How much time does a fractional CTO spend with us?
It depends on what you need. The commitment can be light-touch advisory and oversight, or a hands-on leadership role during a transformation or integration. We agree on scope, time and KPIs up front.
What’s the difference between a CTO and a CIO?
The terms overlap. A CIO usually focuses on internal systems, infrastructure and operations; a CTO often also leads product and technology innovation. Our fractional leaders cover both, and we match the role to what your business needs.
Can you help with technology after an acquisition?
Yes. Post-acquisition integration is a core strength: technology and systems integration, process engineering, change management and project management on accelerated timelines.
Next step
See if a fractional CTO is right for you.
Tell us about your technology team, your growth plans and what’s keeping you up at night. We’ll give you an honest view of what level of leadership you need.