Chief AI Officer
Hire a Chief AI Officer – Visionary AI Leadership Ready to Scale
Align Strategy with Intelligence. Hire a Chief AI Officer Who Delivers Transformational Impact.
AI is no longer a side project — it’s a business strategy. To lead that transformation, you need more than engineers and PMs. You need a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) who can set vision, scale infrastructure, ensure ethical governance, and align every function around responsible innovation.
At Thinkteks, we help you hire Chief AI Officers who bring the rare mix of deep technical credibility, organizational leadership, and real-world AI impact. From startups seeking their first executive hire to enterprises ready to operationalize AI at scale — we deliver top Chief AI Officers who are ready to lead from day one.
Why Visionary Companies Choose Thinkteks
- Executive-Grade Vetting: Every Chief AI Officer we recommend is screened by senior AI leaders who’ve built and scaled AI in real business contexts
- AI-Only Executive Focus: We specialize in AI hiring — not generic C-suite recruiting. That means we understand the nuance, risks, and opportunity of AI leadership
- Strategic, Technical & Ethical Evaluation: We assess for vision, team-building, innovation, governance, stakeholder alignment, and regulatory fluency
- Flexible Hiring Models: Whether it’s a permanent executive hire, fractional CAIO, or confidential replacement — we offer flexible, discreet options
- Rapid & Trusted Talent Delivery: Receive executive-ready shortlists in under 7 days, not months
What a Chief AI Officer Can Do For You
Our Chief AI Officers are capable of leading cross-functional teams, shaping board-level AI agendas, and creating responsible, scalable infrastructure. Their expertise spans:
Defining & Owning the Company-Wide AI Vision
Strategic AI Investment & Prioritization
Leading AI R&D, Engineering, and ML Ops
Responsible AI Frameworks & Governance
Cross-Functional Alignment (Product, Risk, Legal, Data, Infra)
Talent Strategy & Team Structuring
Global Regulatory Compliance (EU AI Act, CPRA, GDPR)
Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management
They don’t just build models — they shape the business.
Roles We Help You Fill
We help boardrooms and leadership teams hire executive AI talent, including:
- Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
- VP of AI / VP of Machine Learning
- Head of AI Strategy
- Chief Data & AI Officer
- Director of Responsible AI
- Fractional Chief AI Officer
- Interim CAIO or Strategic Advisor
- Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Our Executive Hiring Process
1
Discovery & Executive Strategy Alignment
We work directly with your board, founders, or C-suite to define your AI leadership needs, product stage, and growth goals.
2
Elite Talent Mapping & Discreet Outreach
We tap into our trusted global network of Chief AI Officers — including passive candidates — and discreetly vet each one.
3
High-Stakes Screening
We evaluate not just technical fluency, but communication, leadership, ethics, global readiness, and alignment with your org’s mission.
4
Candidate Briefing & Shortlist Delivery
Within 5–7 business days, receive 2–3 high-impact Chief AI Officer candidates with in-depth assessments, references, and transition planning support.
5
Offer & Onboarding Support
We support contract structuring, comp negotiation, and early onboarding success for seamless integration.
Looking for a Chief AI Officer Near You — or Globally?
We help you hire a Chief AI Officer near you, or source global AI leadership talent across:
- United States
- UK
- Global remote or hybrid CAIO roles
Your Next 10 Years Will Be AI-Driven — Make the Right Hire to Lead It
AI can define your competitive edge — or your risk exposure. The right Chief AI Officer turns opportunity into execution, vision into product, and innovation into trust.
Let Thinkteks help you find a Chief AI Officer who can lead your AI future — from strategy to scalability.
Ready to Hire a Chief AI Officer?
Let’s find the AI leader who will define your roadmap.