Retained search for the AI leaders who run your strategy. We reach proven Chief AI Officers, Heads of AI, and VPs of AI who are not actively looking.
Book a ConsultationThe right AI leadership title depends on the mandate. We define the outcomes first, then map the executives who can align models, data, infrastructure, governance, and commercial strategy.
Chief AI Officer searches completed as part of our specialized AI leadership practice
of the relevant AI executive market mapped before a shortlist is finalized
AI leadership searches completed across startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises
A Chief AI Officer search should begin with the business mandate, not the title. Enterprise transformation may require a CAIO with governance and operating authority, while an AI-native company may need a Head of AI or VP AI closer to product and research.
Christian & Timbers evaluates how candidates translate model capability into product direction, revenue, operating leverage, and responsible deployment. Technical fluency matters, but so do influence, decision-making, and team design.
Our Chief AI Officer recruiters conduct original market research for every engagement, giving clients access to leaders beyond the active candidate market and without the off-limits restrictions of larger firms.
Build the AI leadership team around your strategy, stage, and operating model.
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