Fractional CAIO in Zurich

Fractional CAIO support in Zurich, delivered by Richard J. Keenlyside - a senior technology operator with three decades of board-level leadership across UK and international businesses. Zurich is one of Europe's most concentrated financial centres - private banking, wealth management, insurance and global pharma - with very high standards on regulatory and security maturity.

Sectors typically served in Zurich

How the engagement works

Remote-first with quarterly on-site days. Suited to confidential Independent IT Review and Fractional CISO mandates where discretion and seniority matter as much as technical depth.

Travel and on-site: 1h45 direct flights from London City and Heathrow. On-site days typically structured around board or audit-committee dates.

Genuine experience anchor

Independent review and security advisory engagements with EU and Swiss businesses, typically commissioned at board, audit-committee or shareholder level.

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 Zurich?

Remote-first with quarterly on-site days. Suited to confidential Independent IT Review and Fractional CISO mandates where discretion and seniority matter as much as technical depth.

What experience do you bring to Fractional CAIO work in Zurich?

Independent review and security advisory engagements with EU and Swiss businesses, typically commissioned at board, audit-committee or shareholder level.

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 Zurich?

1h45 direct flights from London City and Heathrow. On-site days typically structured around board or audit-committee dates.

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