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Fractional CEO: FAQ.

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What is a fractional CEO?

A fractional CEO is a chief executive who works part-time and on an ongoing basis inside a company, typically 1 to 3 days a week for 6 to 18 months, with real decision authority over strategy, hiring and P&L.

How much does a fractional CEO cost?

Typical monthly retainer in Europe is EUR 6,000 to 15,000 for 1 to 3 days a week. Day rate alternative is EUR 1,800 to 2,800 per day. Drivers: scope, days, stage.

How many days per week is a fractional CEO available?

1 to 3 days per week. More than 3 stops being fractional. Days are scheduled and published, not on-call.

How long does a fractional CEO engagement last?

6 to 18 months. Exit criteria are written on day one. The role ends when those criteria are met or a full-time successor is hired.

Fractional CEO vs interim CEO: which one do I need?

Fractional if the company needs ongoing executive leadership but not full-time. Interim if the CEO seat is empty or the situation is acute. See interimceo.it for full-time interim.

When should I hire a fractional CEO?

When the founder is the bottleneck, revenue is stuck at a ceiling, a PE portco is between full-time CEOs, a first-time CEO needs a co-pilot, or the company is in early decline before a full turnaround.

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