Fractional C-Suite Leadership for Mid-Market Companies
Embedded operators, not advisors. We step in as your fractional COO, CTO, CRO, or Managing Director—bringing 15+ years of scaling experience and accountability for outcomes. We move at your pace and build systems that outlast the engagement.
The Mid-Market C-Suite Challenge
You're between $5M and $200M in revenue. Too big for a founder-led operation. Too early or too capital-constrained to build a full C-suite. A single vacancy in operations, technology, or revenue—or a leadership transition—brings everything to a standstill. Meanwhile, hiring a permanent COO, CTO, or CRO takes 6-9 months and commits $350K-$450K+ annually before they've proven value.
Cost of Leadership Vacancy
$1.8M
Average cost of a senior leadership vacancy over 6 months in lost productivity, stalled initiatives, and compounded errors
Centre for Economic and Business Research
A fractional executive closes this gap. You get a seasoned operator embedded in your team—owning outcomes, managing your people, and building systems—without the 9-month search or the fixed $450K commitment.
What We Offer
We embed as fractional executives across operations, technology, revenue, and P&L. Each role brings domain expertise, hands-on leadership, and accountability for building systems that scale.
Fractional COO
- •Operational systems & execution discipline
- •Team management & organizational design
- •Scaling infrastructure & processes
- •Cross-functional alignment & delivery rhythm
Fractional CTO
- •Technology strategy & architecture
- •Engineering leadership & team scaling
- •Digital transformation & legacy modernization
- •Build-vs-buy decisions & vendor management
Fractional Managing Director
- •P&L ownership & business unit leadership
- •Turnaround management & performance recovery
- •Acquisition integration & synergy capture
- •Board relationships & investor communications
Fractional CRO
- •Revenue strategy & go-to-market execution
- •Sales operations & pipeline management
- •Market expansion & customer acquisition
- •Pricing strategy & deal economics
How It Works
We move fast. Assessment to first day embedded in your team typically takes 2-4 weeks. You see impact in the first 30 days—new processes running, teams aligned, momentum building.
30-Minute Diagnostic Call
We assess your leadership gap: What's slowing execution? Where is the founder spread too thin? What's the real cost of this vacancy to your next 12 months? You get our honest diagnosis—whether a fractional role fits or not.
Scoping Proposal Within 48 Hours
You get a tailored proposal: which role fits, engagement length (typically 6-14 months), time commitment, monthly investment ($8K-$25K depending on scope and seniority), and a detailed 90-day execution roadmap. No surprises.
Embedded in 2 Weeks
We onboard fast. Operating rhythms lock in. First wins materialize: a process redesigned, a team aligned, a decision unblocked. You see momentum within 30 days. We operate at your pace and build systems that outlast the engagement.
The Economics Are Clear
The cost of a leadership vacancy far exceeds any executive investment. Here's how fractional compares:
Full-Time C-Suite Hire
Annual Salary
$275K–$450K+
Benefits & Equity
$50K–$150K
Search & Onboarding
$50K–$75K
Search Duration
6–9 months
Traditional Consulting Firm
Project Fee
$200K–$500K
Typical Duration
3–6 months
Execution Ownership
Advisory only
Follow-Through
Limited
1205 Fractional Executive
Monthly Investment
$8K–$25K
Typical Duration
6–14 months
Execution Ownership
Direct responsibility
Flexibility
Scale up or down
What Gets Built
Fractional executives don't write reports and leave. They embed. They own. They build systems and hand them over to your team. Here's what that looks like:
Healthcare Network
Fractional COO for 14 months → scaled from 3 to 6 clinics, built 60+ SOPs, recruited advisory board, investor-grade reporting
€4B+ Luxury Brand
AI strategy engagement → 12% demand forecasting improvement, 8% conversion lift, 3-year AI roadmap approved
Growth-Stage Services Firm
Fractional COO during critical growth phase → built operational systems without slowing entrepreneurial pace
"We were growing fast but operations were becoming the bottleneck. They embedded as our fractional COO, built the systems we needed, and transferred everything to our team. They didn't just advise—they executed alongside us. Exactly what we needed at that moment."
CEO — Mid-Market Professional Services Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fractional COO and how does it work?
A fractional COO is a senior operational executive who embeds in your leadership team on a part-time basis — typically 2-4 days per week. Unlike a consultant who advises from the outside, a fractional COO takes direct ownership of operational outcomes, manages teams, and builds systems. Engagements typically run 6-14 months.
How much does a fractional executive cost in Canada?
Fractional COO, CTO, CRO, and Managing Director engagements in Canada typically range from $8,000 to $25,000 per month depending on scope, seniority, and time commitment. This compares to $275,000-$450,000+ annually for a full-time C-suite hire when you factor in salary, benefits, and equity.
What size companies benefit from fractional executive services?
Mid-market companies in the $5M-$200M revenue range benefit most — particularly those navigating rapid scaling, leadership transitions, operational complexity that outpaces their current team, PE-backed growth, or preparing for M&A. Fractional executives fill the leadership gap when you can't yet justify (or afford) a full-time C-suite hire.
How quickly can a fractional executive start?
We move fast. After your initial 30-minute call, we scope a tailored proposal within 48 hours. Depending on scheduling and onboarding needs, most fractional engagements begin within 2-4 weeks. We embed quickly so you see impact within the first 30 days.
What's the difference between a fractional executive and a consultant?
A consultant studies your business and recommends solutions. A fractional executive embeds in your team, owns outcomes, manages your people, and builds systems that stick around after the engagement ends. We're accountable for execution, not just advice. We move at the speed and rhythm of your business, not a project timeline.
Let's Diagnose the Gap — in 30 Minutes.
Book a call. We'll assess your leadership gap, outline how a fractional engagement would work, and give you an honest recommendation — even if that recommendation isn't us.
Book your 30-minute diagnostic call
We assess your gap and outline the opportunity
Get a scoped proposal within 48 hours