Fractional Leadership (vCxO)
Enterprise-grade technology leadership, on demand. Focus Group's Fractional CxO service delivers experienced CTO, CIO, or CISO professionals to guide strategy, drive transformation, and ensure compliance, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Enterprise-grade leadership for complex businesses
Access high-impact enterprise technology leadership without the full-time cost. Our vCxO service embeds the very best professionals into your business to drive transformation, ensure strategic alignment, and manage risk.
Whether you need a CTO, CIO or vCISO, we provide expert leadership where and when you need it most.
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Comprehensive technology leadership
Today’s mid-market and enterprise businesses demand more than technical support - they require business-aligned leadership. Focus Group's Fractional CxO service delivers precisely that. Designed for complex environments, our service ensures your technology strategy is agile, compliant, and aligned to business goals.
Virtual Chief Technology Officer (vCTO)
Strategic technology leadership focused on innovation, digital transformation, and technology roadmap development. Our vCTOs align your technology investments with business objectives, driving measurable ROI and competitive advantage.
Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO)
Comprehensive IT governance and information strategy leadership. Our Virtual Chief Information Officers (vCIO) ensure your IT infrastructure, processes, and investments are optimised for efficiency, scalability, and business value delivery.
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)
Expert cyber security strategy and risk management leadership. Our vCISOs develop robust security frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect your business from evolving cyber threats.
Why choose our Fractional CxO service?
Strategic focus
Your technology strategy should drive business growth. Our vCxO leaders bring a strategic lens to every engagement, translating vision into clear, actionable roadmaps.
Immediate access to expertise
Gain instant access to decades of senior leadership experience. We deploy proven vCTO, vCIO, or vCISO-level professionals to deliver clarity, direction, and speed to your business.
Business-aligned technology
We align technology decisions with your business objectives, helping you scale, innovate, and compete in a fast-moving digital economy.
Comprehensive oversight
From infrastructure and applications to security and compliance, our vCxO service provides enterprise-wide visibility and control over your IT estate ensuring flexibility and sclability.
Cost-effective flexibility
Avoid the cost and complexity of hiring a full-time executive. Our flexible vCxO model delivers high-impact leadership on your terms: fractional, project-based, or ongoing.
Regulatory compliance excellence
Operate with confidence in heavily regulated environments. Our vCxO leaders bring deep expertise in ISO, GDPR, NIS2, and other critical frameworks, ensuring your compliance posture is robust and audit-ready.

Our methodology
Our Fractional CxO service follows a comprehensive four-stage methodology, from thorough discovery and analysis to detailed delivery and continuous review. We offer three engagement models:
- Full Spectrum: Comprehensive, deep engagement across all technology areas
- Broad Spectrum: Wide-ranging strategic guidance across multiple business areas
- Narrow Spectrum: Deep, focused expertise addressing specific business challenges
Working with Focus Group
As a trusted technology partner to businesses across the UK and beyond, Focus Group delivers more than just consultancy - we become a true extension of your leadership team.
Our Fractional CxO service is built on accountability, experience, and long-term value. With a proven track record across industries, we're ready to guide you through growth, transformation, and complexity.
When you partner with Focus Group, you'll benefit from personalised service, robust planning, and a dedicated partner invested in your success. With our Fractional CxO at your side, your IT will no longer be a cost centre - it will be your competitive edge!
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