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Fractional manager
One senior leader, part of the week, fully accountable for the outcome.
In short
A fractional manager is an experienced executive who takes a leadership role in your company for part of the week, usually one to three days, on a fixed monthly fee. Unlike a consultant they hold the position and the number, and unlike an employee they carry no permanent cost, notice period or severance risk.
The model in one paragraph
You buy seniority by the day instead of by the year. The fractional manager sits in your leadership team, runs a function, makes the decisions that function requires and reports on an agreed number. When the mandate ends, the operating rhythm, documentation and team stay behind.
Roles we cover
- Fractional CMO: marketing strategy, budget and pipeline contribution.
- Fractional CEO: strategy, P&L and leadership team, for founder-run or ownerless businesses.
- Fractional COO: delivery, cost base and operating discipline.
- Fractional CRO or commercial director: the whole revenue engine, sales and marketing aligned.
- Turnaround and restructuring leadership when the situation demands the top seat.
Fractional, interim or consultant
Fractional is part-time and ongoing, typically six to twelve months, for a function that needs a leader but not a full-time one. Interim is full-time and time-boxed, for a vacancy or a crisis. A consultant advises and leaves the doing to you. If you want the recommendation and the execution in the same person, fractional or interim is the model.
As CMO of LeoVegas we ran a EUR 120M marketing budget and a team of 100+, delivered around EUR 50M of incremental revenue and lifted EBITA by 18 points, work that fed an exit to MGM north of EUR 607M. As managing director of the Italian market we took revenue from EUR 3M to EUR 18M in under a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a fractional manager cost?
Typically EUR 4,000 to EUR 15,000 a month depending on the days committed and the seniority of the seat, with a results component where the outcome is measurable.
How is a fractional manager different from a consultant?
A consultant produces recommendations. A fractional manager holds the role, makes the decisions, manages the team and is measured on the number.
How quickly can a fractional manager start?
Within days. There is no search process and no notice period, which is most of the point of the model.
Can a fractional manager lead our internal team?
Yes. Line management, objectives and performance reviews are part of the mandate, exactly as they would be for a permanent leader.
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