Part-time value leadership
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Quick Definition
Fractional CVOs provide value creation and exit preparation leadership on a part-time basis. Typical engagements are 2-4 days per month with day rates from 1100-1600 GBP.
UK fractional CVO demand comes from PE-backed and exit-track companies. Organizations seek value optimization expertise.
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Experience | 15+ years with PE or investment banking |
| Track Record | Exits, value creation |
| Skills | Valuation, investor relations |
| Background | PE or corporate development |
Fractional vs Full-Time Executive
Your Potential Savings
£180k+
How fractional executives spend their time
The fractional CVO provides strategic vision, transformational leadership, and future-state planning on a part-time basis.
Long-term strategic vision and planning
Market and technology foresight
Organisational transformation leadership
Board advisory and NED-style guidance
Innovation culture and intrapreneurship
Stakeholder vision alignment
Strategic narrative and storytelling
Compare day rates across C-suite roles
Choose the right engagement model
| Aspect | Fractional | Interim | Full-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Commitment | 1-3 days/week | 4-5 days/week | 5 days/week |
| Duration | Ongoing/flexible | 3-12 months | Permanent |
| Annual Cost | £50-150k | £150-300k | £200-400k+ |
| Best For | SMEs, startups, scale-ups | Crisis, transitions | Large enterprises |
| Flexibility | ★★★ High | ★★☆ Medium | ★☆☆ Low |
Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.
Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.
BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.
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Everything you need to know
A fractional CVO provides value leadership including exit preparation and value optimization.
Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership
of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction
Source: Harvard Business Review ↗Founder's background
Based on 2026 market data for UK Exec roles.
