Our Services
Fractional leadership isn't a backup plan — it's a strategic power move.
We connect you with top-tier operators precisely when and how you need them, ensuring speed without compromising fit.
Our approach centers on connecting you with the Right Leader, at the Right Time, in the Right Format:
How It Works
A faster, smarter way to lead.
Custom Matching
We take the time to deeply understand your organization’s unique needs, culture, and vision. We then present you with an exacting shortlist of leaders from our global network, ensuring you find the best fit.
Tailored Engagements
The format follows the function. We do not charge placement fees for most fractional and interim placements or add markup fees to our leaders' rates. Like a great talent agent, we share in the revenues our leaders generate, so your investment goes directly toward the leader's time and expertise.
Strategic Alignment
Our support extends beyond placement by simplifying the entire process. We offer one billing entity and payee, so you don’t have to worry about managing payments across multiple fractional leaders. We offer easy agreements and provide risk mitigation if anything does not go as planned.
Our Services for Organizations
Customized Leadership Solutions
Need a proven executive to ignite momentum without the full-time commitment? Our Fractional Placement service delivers top-tier operators precisely when you need them. We meticulously connect you with individual C-suite experts or entire leadership teams, tailored for strategic projects or core operational roles that directly drive your objectives. Experience immediate impact and strategic problem-solving. This service connects you to talent at no direct fee; you only pay for the leader's time and expertise.
Facing a critical transition or urgent leadership void? Our Interim Placement service provides dedicated, top-tier executives who step in immediately on a short-term, full-time basis. These seasoned operators swiftly integrate, take charge of operational responsibilities, and ensure seamless continuity and accelerated progress when it matters most.
Typical Scenarios for Interim Leaders:
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Private Equity Operational Leadership. Deploy a deal-specific expert to rapidly assess strategy, plan operational roadmaps for new acquisitions, or provide hands-on leadership during integration.
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Venture Builder & Player-Coach. Bring in experienced builders to ideate, incubate, or accelerate new ventures, identifying and onboarding permanent leadership while delivering immediate, high-impact guidance.
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Transitional Executive Support. Ensure steady leadership during a permanent-hire search, unexpected departures, or periods of significant organizational change.
Like most of our engagements, we charge no separate placement fee for interim talent. Your investment focuses solely on the direct, agreed-upon full-time engagement cost, ensuring big impact — no bloat.
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Securing the right permanent leader is a critical strategic move. Unlike traditional (often transactional) search firms, we apply our meticulous, values-first approach to full-time executive placements. We delve deeper than résumés, focusing on the crucial chemistry, timing, and fit through a rigorous assessment of soft skills, cultural alignment, and team complementarity.
The format always follows the function, and our standard fee for this service reflects our commitment to finding a highly skilled executive who aligns with your long-term vision. This enables us to deliver a transformative leader who will drive enduring success and elevate your organization's capabilities.
For organizations seeking elevated strategic guidance, robust governance, or specialized, high-level expertise, we connect you with the world's most seasoned advisors and board members. Our unparalleled access to deep, global networks ensures we identify visionary leaders across fields — from compliance and cybersecurity to functional and sustainability leadership. We meticulously match profiles designed to fortify your board, enhance decision-making, and provide enduring strategic insight.
Even the strongest leadership teams can benefit from specialized expertise or a fresh perspective. We provide a deep, holistic assessment of your existing leadership, evaluating everything from technical abilities to vital soft skills and diverse working styles. We then strategically introduce the ideal proven executive — whether fractional or interim — to augment your collective strengths. This proactive approach ensures your leadership capital is always robust, cohesive, and positioned for smart wins and sustained impact.
Unlock the full potential of your internal talent. Beyond external placements, Fractional First partners to cultivate and elevate your existing human capital. Our seasoned executives and expert coaches provide comprehensive development solutions designed to strengthen your internal leaders, enhance team cohesion, and build a resilient, high-performing culture.
Our Core Development & Coaching Services:
Leadership Diagnostics.
For individuals and teams alike, true growth begins with self-awareness. We provide advanced tools and services to rigorously assess either team or individual leadership styles, strengths, and growth opportunities. These foundational insights empower leaders with increased self- and situational-awareness, enabling your talent to strategically build complementary teams, optimize their impact, and minimize organizational blind spots.
Executive & Functional Coaching.
For individual executives and rising functional leaders, we provide bespoke CXO or Functional Coaching delivered by top player-coaches with deep operational experience. Imagine a seasoned CMO directly guiding your head of marketing, or a veteran CFO mentoring your finance lead — enhancing not just performance, but also job satisfaction and long-term career trajectory. Our coaches offer empathetic, hands-on guidance tailored to specific challenges and growth aspirations.
Leadership Team Coaching.
Cultivate a truly cohesive and effective leadership unit. Our expert coaches facilitate open dialogues and provide proven frameworks to address team dynamics, resolve dysfunctions, and foster candid communication for collective success.Fractional First partners with Venture Capital, Private Equity, Family Offices, and Venture Builders to custom-build and manage world-class expert networks for your portfolio companies. We deliver a high value-add, turn-key solution by drawing from our expansive talent pool. This provides immediate access to specialized knowledge, hands-on support, and strategic guidance — enabling your portfolio to achieve rapid acceleration and sustainable growth.
Key Expertise Areas Include:
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Strategic & Operational Experts (e.g., Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, GTM Leaders)
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Specialized Consultants (e.g., Sustainability, Pricing, Technical Architecture)
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Diverse Functional Operators
We ensure your portfolio is equipped with the precise expertise needed to thrive beyond funding and navigate any challenge.
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Our Services For Fractional Leaders
Invest in Your Impact — Leader Development & Positioning
Your journey as a leader demands continuous evolution. At Fractional First we champion your growth, embracing your "second horizon" where impact, flexibility, and purpose converge.
Through our trusted network of expert partners, we offer specialized coaching for the modern executive — helping you articulate your distinct value to amplify your potential and our collective ecosystem's impact.
Leadership & Purpose Exploration
Deepen your self-awareness and clarify your authentic purpose — your "reason for being". Drawing on the Japanese concept of ikigai, this form of coaching helps you lead with greater intention and fulfillment.
Personal Positioning & Messaging
Master the art of articulating and framing your core strengths. Refine your personal brand, enhance your professional narrative, and clearly communicate your value to clients.
Strategic Career Navigation
Gain clarity on your "From Strength to Strength" journey, optimizing your path for long-term flexible work, advisory, or full-time roles.