Interim

    Interim Executive / Interim CEO.

    An open seat. Defined authority. Leadership through a written handoff.

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    When to call

    • The seat is empty.
    • The CEO left mid-plan.
    • The board needs an operator during a search.

    How it runs

    • Initial assessment.
    • 30 days: priorities and named owners.
    • Weekly cadence with the board.
    • Operating system: EOS-style rocks, weekly scorecard and weekly leadership meeting, installed at more than seven companies.
    • Written handoff to the permanent executive.

    Proof

    +85% EBITDALaunchX · 12 months · Interim CEO

    • As interim CEO of LaunchX, +85% EBITDA in 12 months. Read the case
    • Operating Partner to the CEO (COO-level role) at a confidential AI security leader: runs daily operations and the cross-functional operating cadence across FP&A, Sales, Product and Engineering, supports the CEO and C-suite, and leads strategic initiatives including the M&A process with the bankers. Led an AI transformation across 400+ employees in 9 countries.
    • At Sixgill, an operating role — DRW Capital, lead investor. Read the case

    “Can you start right away?”

    Not always. Start date and time commitment are confirmed on the first call.

    If you need an operator beside a sitting CEO rather than in the seat, compare Fractional COO and Operating Partner. For portfolio companies, see how sponsor engagements are set up.

    For sponsors and boards

    Decision rights agreed in writing. Weekly board cadence. Written handoff to the permanent executive.

    Terms

    From $40,000/month. Holds the executive seat; scope and days agreed in writing..

    An introduction: your business, the numbers and the leadership team. Together we decide whether there's a fit. No diagnosis or prep.

    Start here

    Start with the 15-Day Operating Read.

    $15,000 fixed, credited toward your first month if you continue. Limited to 2 engagements a month.

    See the 15-Day Operating Read