Our Victories at the Runnymede Business Awards 2025

At the 2025 Runnymede Business Awards, Fractional Execs were honoured to be recognised as standout contributors to the business community, taking home two major accolades: Winner of Entrepreneur and Innovator of the Year award, along with being Highly Commended for the prestigious Growth Award. These acknowledgements represent a powerful milestone in our journey—affirming both the impact of our work and the strength of our vision for modern executive leadership. It also further demonstrates that when we say ‘Build your business with those that know how’ we are a working example of our own approach.

Founded by Alan Giles, Fractional Execs was born from a simple but transformative belief: that access to high-level executive talent shouldn't be limited to large corporations or come with the rigid costs of traditional, full-time leadership. Our model—delivering fractional (part-time) executive expertise across core functions like operations, finance, marketing, and strategy—has helped businesses of all sizes scale smarter, grow faster, and lead more effectively.

What began as a lean and ambitious venture has evolved into a trusted name in strategic leadership. Our agile model enables organisations to tap into seasoned executive thinking—on demand and on budget. This flexibility, combined with our commitment to outcomes, has reshaped how leadership can be delivered and experienced.

Alan’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping our path. With a career rooted in corporate leadership and innovation, his approach to building Fractional Execs has always centred on clarity, adaptability, and an unwavering focus on client success. Under his guidance, we've expanded our team, deepened our expertise, and grown a dynamic client base that spans industries and sectors. His leadership style has not only earned the trust of our clients but also fostered a collaborative and mission-driven culture within our team.

Winning the Entrepreneur and Innovator of the Year award this year is a deeply appreciated recognition. These awards celebrate innovation, execution, and leadership—qualities we strive to embody in every engagement. Our Growth Award commendation further highlights the trajectory we're on and the growing impact of our model in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

For us, these awards aren’t just acknowledgments—they’re validations of our core philosophy: that flexible, high-impact leadership can transform how businesses operate and succeed. As Alan shared at the event:

“We’re honoured to receive this recognition. From day one, innovation and client outcomes have been at the heart of everything we do. These awards reflect not just our work, but the belief that executive leadership can—and should—be more accessible, scalable and results-driven. Thank you to our incredible team, our clients, and the Runnymede business community for their support. This is just the beginning.” 

As we look ahead, this recognition strengthens our resolve to keep pushing boundaries. With Alan at the helm and a growing team of visionary leaders across the globe, we’re excited to continue leading the conversation around modern executive leadership—and helping even more organisations unlock the full value of seasoned, scalable talent.

The future of leadership is flexible. And we’re proud to be building it.