Fractional CAIO in New York

Fractional CAIO support in New York, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. New York is the world's largest concentration of PE, financial services and global media - and home to the US operations of many UK-headquartered businesses.

Sectors typically served in New York

How the engagement works

Remote-first with on-site weeks by arrangement. UK afternoon overlaps with US East Coast morning, giving four working hours of live overlap each day - practical for ongoing leadership cadence.

Travel and on-site: 7-hour direct flights from London Heathrow. On-site weeks typically run Monday to Friday and combine NYC with one Boston or DC day.

Genuine experience anchor

Transatlantic engagements with UK-headquartered businesses operating across NYC and the US North-East, particularly in PE-backed and consumer-brand sectors.

Who this is for

Businesses deploying AI at scale, navigating EU AI Act obligations, or facing board and investor scrutiny on AI risk - particularly those needing a credible named AI executive without the cost of a permanent hire.

Typical outcomes

Frequently asked questions

How is the Fractional CAIO engagement structured in New York?

Remote-first with on-site weeks by arrangement. UK afternoon overlaps with US East Coast morning, giving four working hours of live overlap each day - practical for ongoing leadership cadence.

What experience do you bring to Fractional CAIO work in New York?

Transatlantic engagements with UK-headquartered businesses operating across NYC and the US North-East, particularly in PE-backed and consumer-brand sectors.

Who is this Fractional CAIO service typically for?

Businesses deploying AI at scale, navigating EU AI Act obligations, or facing board and investor scrutiny on AI risk - particularly those needing a credible named AI executive without the cost of a permanent hire.

What does a typical Fractional CAIO engagement deliver?

Most Fractional CAIO engagements run for an initial 90-day discovery period followed by an ongoing leadership cadence. Typical outcomes include: A board-ready AI governance framework with named executive accountability; EU AI Act readiness across all in-scope high-risk AI use cases; An AI use-case intake, risk-assessment and approval process the board can defend; Credible AI risk reporting aligned to audit committee and investor expectations.

How do travel and on-site days work for New York?

7-hour direct flights from London Heathrow. On-site weeks typically run Monday to Friday and combine NYC with one Boston or DC day.

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