AI executive search

Hire a Chief AI Officer

A Chief AI Officer sets how your company uses AI: where to invest, what to build or buy, how to govern risk, and how to bring the organization along. The right CAIO combines technical credibility with executive judgment.

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We run confidential, retained searches for CAIOs at enterprises and growth-stage companies.

What we screen for

  • AI strategy
  • Governance and risk
  • Build vs. buy
  • Change management
  • Executive communication
  • Technical credibility

Calibrated mandate

We define what success looks like in year one before we approach anyone.

Discreet market map

We map leaders across labs, big tech, consultancies and AI-native companies.

Rigorous assessment

Technical and leadership assessment plus deep referencing.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Chief AI Officer do?+

A Chief AI Officer leads a company's AI strategy and adoption: setting priorities, building or buying capabilities, managing AI risk and governance, and making sure AI investments produce business results.

How long does a CAIO search take?+

Executive searches typically run several weeks to a few months, depending on the mandate and market. We agree on a timeline when we scope the search.

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