Industries / Retail & E-commerce
D2C companies managing customer acquisition and unit economics.
D2C companies managing customer acquisition and unit economics. A fractional Chief Information Officer brings the expertise you need without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Strategic business-aligned technology roadmap tailored to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands challenges.
Strategic digital transformation tailored to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands challenges.
Strategic data & analytics strategy tailored to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands challenges.
Strategic security, privacy & continuity tailored to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands challenges.
Strategic vendor and infrastructure management tailored to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands challenges.
Strategic technology workforce planning tailored to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands challenges.
Typical engagement costs for direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands. Actual pricing depends on scope, hours, and experience level.
10-20 hours/week typical
Most popular for direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands
For project-based work
A fractional CIO provides part-time Chief Information Officer expertise to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands. They typically work 10-20 hours per week, focusing on business-aligned technology roadmap, digital transformation, and other strategic priorities without the cost of a full-time executive.
Fractional CIO services typically cost $10,000 - $22,000/month. This is 30-50% less than a full-time Chief Information Officer, while still getting experienced executive leadership tailored to direct-to-consumer (d2c) brands.
Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Brands typically hire fractional CIOs when they're scaling rapidly, preparing for fundraising, navigating a transition, or need senior expertise but aren't ready for a full-time executive hire.
A fractional CIO is an embedded executive who becomes part of your leadership team, typically for 6+ months. Consultants usually work on specific projects with defined end dates. Fractional executives own outcomes and lead teams.