Fractional Executive
Fractional executive leadership for venture and private equity backed companies that need senior ownership without a full-time hire yet.
What fractional leadership means
A fractional executive is not a part-time consultant. It is senior leadership embedded into a company at a defined cadence, with real ownership of outcomes. It suits companies that need C-level judgment before a full-time appointment is justified.
When a fractional model fits
- Series A to Series C with no permanent C-level hire yet
- Portfolio companies between full-time appointments
- Founder-led businesses professionalising commercial leadership
- A defined commercial or operating problem with a clear owner
What the company gets
- Two to three days a week of senior leadership
- Direct ownership of positioning, demand, and commercial cadence
- A team built and managed against outcomes
- A handover plan when a full-time hire is ready
How it is structured
- Defined monthly cadence, not a full-time salary
- Outcome-linked compensation agreed upfront
- Direct line to the CEO, board, or sponsor
- Scope reviewed and renewed explicitly
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