Ned Capital

Fractional CEO Recruitment

Visionary Leadership—Tailored for Today’s Business Realities

At NedCapital, we recognize that not every company needs a full-time Chief Executive Officer—but every company, at pivotal moments, needs the right leadership. Whether you’re an early-stage start-up preparing to scale, a family business undergoing succession, or a private equity-backed firm in need of operational turnaround, a Fractional CEO can be the solution that bridges the gap between vision and execution.

We specialize in identifying and placing exceptional fractional CEOs—seasoned leaders who bring strategic focus, operational discipline, and inspirational leadership on a flexible, interim, or part-time basis.

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What Is a Fractional CEO?

A fractional CEO is an experienced chief executive engaged on a part-time, interim, or fixed-term basis. Unlike consultants, they take accountability for decision-making and leadership execution—without the commitment or cost of a permanent appointment.

Typical Engagement Models

• 1–3 days per week, ongoing or time-bound

• Fixed-term leadership (e.g. 3–12 months)

• Transition or turnaround mandates

• Start-up scale-up assignments

• Board-level advisory with operational execution

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Why Hire a Fractional CEO?

1. Immediate Leadership Without Long-Term Risk

A fractional CEO gives your organization access to C-suite-level expertise and decision-making—without the overhead or lock-in of a permanent hire.

2. Critical Support Through Change

Whether facing growth, transformation, exit, or crisis, a fractional CEO provides continuity, clarity, and executional strength when it matters most.

3. Founder Transition or Succession

Founders may lack experience beyond product-market fit. Fractional CEOs help professionalize and scale, while preserving founder vision.

4. Investor Readiness

Preparing for funding or exit? A fractional CEO can drive performance and stakeholder confidence, ensuring your story is boardroom-ready.

5. Objective, External Perspective

Unencumbered by legacy politics, fractional CEOs ask the hard questions, realign teams, and cut through inertia.

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What a Fractional CEO Can Deliver

Fractional CEOs are hands-on, outcome-driven leaders who deliver across strategic, operational, and cultural dimensions.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute company vision and growth strategy

• Lead fundraising, M&A, or exit planning

• Align board, investors, and operational teams

Operational Performance

• Improve accountability, systems, and delivery

• Implement OKRs, dashboards, and performance metrics

• Rebuild or reshape leadership teams

Culture & People

• Establish leadership behaviours and scalable culture

• Coach emerging leaders and founder CEOs

• Oversee restructuring or talent alignment

Market & Commercial Impact

• Open up new markets, channels, and partnerships

• Re-energize commercial teams and go-to-market strategies

• Translate investor pressure into operational action

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Who Typically Needs a Fractional CEO?

We place fractional CEOs into a range of business contexts, including:

Start-ups and Scale-ups

• Needing maturity and commercial discipline to attract funding or exit

• Where founders want to stay but need a co-pilot

• Preparing for international expansion, product pivot, or organisational growth

PE-Backed Portfolio Companies

• Requiring immediate performance improvements post-deal

• Needing interim leadership during CEO exits

• Driving exit readiness or turnaround

Family-Owned Businesses

• Supporting generational transition or professionalisation

• Coaching or mentoring next-generation leaders

• Navigating succession planning

Charities and Non-Profits

• Addressing financial distress or governance reform

• Providing experienced leadership during a CEO sabbatical or exit

• Leading major transformation or capital campaigns

Corporates Spinning Out Divisions

• Acting as a CEO for carve-outs or newly independent subsidiaries

• Standing up go-to-market, finance, and operational leadership

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The Ideal Fractional CEO

At NedCapital, we define a great fractional CEO not just by experience—but by mindset, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.

1. Proven C-Suite Track Record

• Demonstrated CEO, MD, or GM experience in relevant sectors

• Experience scaling, restructuring, or leading through inflection points

• Background in listed, PE-backed, or founder-led environments

2. Strategic & Hands-On

• Able to zoom out to vision and zoom in to execution

• Brings clarity and order without over-engineering

• Relishes accountability and outcomes

3. Change-Ready & Culture-Led

• Adept at entering and leading mid-flight organizations

• Sensitive to founder values or legacy culture

• Balances drive with diplomacy

4. Investor-Savvy

• Comfortable navigating VC/PE/Board relationships

• Experienced in capital raising, exits, and negotiations

• Trusted by financial stakeholders for transparency and delivery

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Our Approach: Specialist CEO Search for Fractional Mandates

Fractional CEO recruitment is not just about availability—it’s about alignment, chemistry, and credibility.

1. Discovery and Brief Development

We conduct deep discovery sessions with:

• Founders or chairs

• Investors and board members

• Executive teams

We define the challenge, culture, timelines, and outcomes required—then create a bespoke Fractional CEO Brief.

2. Talent Mapping and Search

We identify potential leaders from:

• Our dedicated CEO and NED talent networks

• Proven interim executives

• Private equity portfolios and referrals

• Industry-specific senior operators

We focus on candidates with sector relevance, outcome alignment, and the right interpersonal dynamics.

3. Shortlisting and Interviews

We present a highly targeted shortlist including:

• Biography and CV

• Key achievements and impact narratives

• Availability, rate, and engagement model

• Independent references and leadership profile

We support structured interviews and chemistry conversations.

4. Onboarding and Ongoing Support

• Engagement design and commercial structure

• 90-day onboarding plan and outcome framework

• Founder coaching and team alignment where needed

We stay engaged post-placement to ensure fit, course-correction, and ultimate value.

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Engagement Models

We offer several flexible formats for fractional CEO engagements: