Fractional executive

Fractional executives are senior professionals who provide executive-level management services to organizations on a part-time or contract basis, a practice often referred to as fractional work. These individuals typically possess extensive leadership experience in positions such as chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), chairperson, senior vice president, or director. Their expertise may be concentrated in a specific discipline, such as finance, operations, or marketing or span multiple areas of organizational management, depending on their professional background.

Fractional leadership is a distinct model that allows businesses to scale leadership resources efficiently. It can be useful in situations where companies need long-term strategic input but do not require daily, hands-on executive involvement. They differ from business consultants and part-time workers because they take an active leadership or management role in the company that hires them.