AI maturity
early
Chief AI Officer
Chief AI Officer
Christian & Timbers · Executive Search / Retained Search · 📍 San Francisco Bay Area
Executive search firm Christian & Timbers is recruiting a CAIO on behalf of an undisclosed client in the San Francisco Bay Area, signaling a board-level mandate to institutionalize AI leadership at an organization of meaningful scale.
Company stage
enterprise
Source
linkedin
Key responsibilities
- Define and own the enterprise-wide AI strategy and roadmap
- Translate AI capabilities into measurable business outcomes across functions
- Build and lead AI/ML teams, infrastructure, and governance frameworks
- Serve as internal and external evangelist for AI adoption and responsible use
Requirements
- Proven executive leadership in AI/ML at scale
- Track record of deploying AI products or platforms with enterprise impact
- Ability to operate at board and C-suite level as a strategic peer
Signals
- ⚠ No salary or compensation details disclosed
- ⚠ Client company identity is undisclosed — limits candidate due diligence
- ⚠ Extremely sparse job description — scope, team size, and reporting line are all unknown
- ⚠ No previous posting history to validate employer track record
- ✓ Retained search via Christian & Timbers signals serious, funded hiring intent
- ✓ San Francisco Bay Area placement suggests access to deep AI talent and tech ecosystem
- ✓ CAIO title reflects genuine C-suite elevation of AI, not a rebranded VP role