As AI reshapes business, the fractional CTO finds its moment

Deloitte research shows only 21% of enterprises have mature governance for agentic AI, while 74% expect to use agents by 2027, highlighting a management gap. Demand for fractional CTOs has risen 9% as growth-stage companies seek executive technology leadership without a full-time hire, using monthly retainers and outcome-based bonuses. Daniel Kirichanski of Prime Path Global promotes a human-in-the-loop model where AI augments employees and executive decisions remain central.