Fractional
Executive Search
Find fractional executive search firms for part-time C-suite placements. Specialist fractional recruiters for CFO, CTO, CMO, and COO roles working 1-3 days per week.
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What is Fractional Executive Search?
Fractional executive search is a recruitment service for part-time C-suite and senior leadership positions. Unlike full-time executive search, fractional executive search firms focus on experienced leaders who work 1-3 days per week across multiple companies.
The best fractional executive search firms maintain networks of executives who have deliberately chosen portfolio careers. These are typically highly experienced professionals who prefer variety and flexibility over single-company employment.
A specialist fractional recruiter will assess candidates for their ability to deliver impact in limited time. Fractional executives must be highly efficient, quickly understand business context, and drive results without the luxury of full-time presence.
Why Use Fractional Executive Search?
Cost Efficiency
Fractional executive search provides access to senior leadership at 20-40% of full-time cost. Get experienced C-suite talent without full-time overhead.
Flexible Engagement
Fractional arrangements scale up or down as needed. Start with one day per week and increase if the business requires more leadership time.
Specialist Expertise
Fractional executive search firms maintain networks of executives who have chosen portfolio careers - specialists in their functions with multi-company experience.
Speed to Value
Fractional executive placements are typically faster than permanent search - 2-4 weeks vs 12-20 weeks for retained executive search.
Low Commitment
Fractional arrangements can be ended with short notice. No redundancy costs, no long notice periods - maximum flexibility.
Proven Experience
Fractional executives bring experience from multiple companies. They have seen what works and what does not across different contexts.
Best Fractional Executive Search Firms
Compare specialist fractional recruiters for part-time C-suite placements.
Fractional.Quest
Browse fractional executive roles directly. No agency fees - connect with part-time C-suite candidates.
The Fractional CFO
Specialist fractional finance recruitment with strong CFO and FD network.
The Portfolio Collective
Community and recruitment for portfolio careers including fractional executives.
Heidrick & Struggles
Global executive search with growing fractional and portfolio practice.
Russam
Established interim and fractional provider with strong C-suite network.
Odgers Berndtson
Global executive search with emerging fractional leadership practice.
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