A fractional executive is an experienced senior leader who works with your company part time or for a defined period. You get the judgment, relationships, and accountability of a seasoned executive in the seat now, without committing to a permanent hire before you know exactly what you need.
The four roles we fill
Fractional CEO
Sets direction, aligns the leadership team, and makes the decisions that move the whole business. This role fits companies facing a transition, a growth stage, or a leadership gap.
Fractional CGO (Chief Growth Officer)
Owns the path to growth: where new revenue should come from, which customers are worth winning, and how the organization will deliver once it wins them.
Fractional CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)
Brings sales, marketing, and customer success together around revenue, with accountability for the numbers and the system that produces them.
Fractional COO
Makes the business run well as it grows, strengthening processes, operations, and execution so growth does not outrun the company’s ability to deliver.
When fractional makes sense
Many companies need a CEO, growth officer, or revenue leader before they are ready for a permanent executive hire. A full-time executive is one of the largest commitments a business makes, and a wrong hire is expensive. Fractional leadership lets you move now, learn what the role truly requires, and decide on the permanent seat with better information. When the time comes, we can also help you find the permanent leader.
What makes a fractional executive worth hiring
Experience in the seat matters most. At EGP, our fractional leaders have been operators: they have built teams, made hard decisions, and delivered on what the company promised its customers. And a fractional executive should be hands-on, working alongside your existing leaders to execute, not handing over a plan and leaving.
If you are weighing a fractional leader for your team, see how our Fractional Executive Leadership works or schedule a 30-minute conversation.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fractional executive?
A fractional executive is a senior leader, such as a CEO, CGO, CRO, or COO, who works with your company part time on a defined scope and schedule. They own results the way a full-time executive would, without the cost of a full-time hire.
How is a fractional executive different from a consultant?
A consultant typically advises and hands over recommendations. A fractional executive takes responsibility for outcomes, leads people, and runs the work alongside your team.
When does a business need a fractional executive?
When you need senior judgment in an area like growth, revenue, or operations, but a full-time executive is not yet justified. Fractional leadership also works well while you search for a permanent hire.
How much time does a fractional executive spend with a company?
It depends on the scope. Engagements range from a few hours a week to a few days a week, and the time commitment is agreed at the start and adjusted as needs change.
