Fractional COO
An effective and valued COO works as the trusted right hand of the Founder or CEO, setting the strategic direction and executing the vision effectively while balancing the day to day needs of their people, clients and stakeholders to create a high performing and inclusive environment that delivers sustainable and profitable business outcomes.
Partnering with me as your Fractional COO
When you engage me as your fractional chief operations officer, you gain an experienced partner, coach, and mentor that you can tap into on a part-time or ad-hoc basis at a fraction of the cost of traditional C-suite leadership. I bridge the gap between your vision and functional execution, helping to align your strategy and operations for sustainable growth.
With 25 years of experience of strategic thinking, proven leadership, broad business acumen, hands-on problem-solving, and change expertise, I bring valuable insights and operational rigor to help scale your business efficiently. I leverage what I’ve seen work well (and not so well) to avoid costly mistakes and provide valuable guidance tailored to your unique challenges.
When a Fractional COO Could Be the Right Solution
Consider partnering with me as your Fractional COO if:
- You need help executing your company’s vision and driving operational excellence
- You’re in constant firefighting mode, and can’t see how to grow your business
- You need to grow your business fast to keep the investors happy and need access to an experienced strategic COO with 25 years experience to cut your learning time
- You’re seeking to reduce risk, unlock growth, or navigate strategic shifts in your business
- You or your team lack deep operational knowledge or expertise in specific areas.
- You’ve recently hired a new COO or team and need interim support, guidance, or coaching to complement them
- Your company is ready to scale but has hit a plateau due to inefficient processes, lack of accountability, or misalignment between goals and execution.
- You’re bogged down by daily operations and need help to focus on the bigger picture and strategic priorities
- You plan to hire a full-time COO within the next 6-12 months and need someone to define the role, responsibilities, and required qualifications.
Take the Next Step
If you’re ready to unlock your company’s full potential and drive sustainable growth, schedule a call today. Let’s explore how my Fractional COO services can be tailored to your specific needs and challenges.
Value Add Proposition
- Diverse thinking and experience brings fresh, and unbiased perspective in strategic planning and execution stages
- Improved operational efficiency and effectiveness through streamlined processes and optimised resource allocation.
- Enhanced cross-functional alignment and communication, fostering a cohesive, high-performing team.
- Reduced risk and accelerated growth through data-driven decision-making and strategic guidance.
- Access to a seasoned mentor and coach who can upskill your existing team and prepare them for future growth.
- Flexibility and cost-effectiveness, leveraging my expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic planning and tactical execution, collaborating closely with CEO and senior stakeholders to create growth plans and drive execution
- Trusted sounding board and decision making capability
- Operational efficiency
- People strategy and development
- Team dynamics & conflict resolution
- Financial management and budgeting
- Risk management ; predicting and mitigating non-financial risks
- Recruit and onboard talent
My Typical Fractional COO Process
- We have a 2 hour discovery session
- Define and agree what success looks like in the role
- Meet key stakeholders
- Align and clarify vision, strategy and objectives
- Identify and audit risks and issues
- Identify quick wins through insights
- Optimise and Operationalise
- Design future change initiatives
My Packages
- On retainer: get operational help on a consistent but part-time basis. A fixed fee is agreed upon and paid in advance monthly for ongoing fractional COO services and support. Often used for longer term partnerships or when searching for a permanent COO
- Project Based: get one-off strategic help with specific problems your business is facing. Fee involves a predetermined amount agreed to deliver a specific and defined outcome. Suits a well defined project with clear objectives
- Hourly Fee: Charged for total hours dedicated to your business. Ideal for specific advice or varying time requirements
What Clients Say
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Peter Drucker