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Most companies don’t fail at international expansion. They fail before they start.
I’ve spent much of my career building and scaling businesses across Europe, North America and Asia. What I’ve seen – repeatedly – is this:
Companies treat international expansion as a geography problem.

Dustin DeVincentis
16 hours ago3 min read


Agility is a Super-strength
The shift toward business agility is no longer a corporate buzzword; it is a survival mechanism. As industries move from rigid, top-down hierarchies to fluid, project-based models, the recruitment function—the very gateway to an organisation’s talent—must evolve at the same pace. But it isn’t, and it remains true that in a world where the talent pool is deeper and richer than ever before, engaging with and securing the right talent is becoming a problem that keeps hiring mana

Pete Sheppard
Apr 172 min read


Fractional Execs Featured in James Caan’s 'Your Business' magazine to Talk AI and the Future of Leadership
We are proud to share that Fractional Execs has been featured yet again in Your Business , James Caan’s leading publication for founders and growing companies. The feature focuses on a topic that is dominating boardroom conversations across the UK: artificial intelligence, and more importantly, how businesses are actually using it to drive growth. Why this feature matters Your Business is known for spotlighting practical insight from operators who are working directly with s

Ella Hardiman
Apr 32 min read


The Execution Cliff: Why Deep Expertise Without Ego Wins
When revenue stalls or growth slows, most organisations look to the sales team first. And while Sales Directors and...

Damien D'Souza
Mar 135 min read


The Virtues of Being a One-Trick Pony
When revenue stalls or growth slows, most organisations look to the sales team first. And while Sales Directors and...

David Sturdee
Mar 64 min read


Digital Debt Is Killing Your Margin: How Medium-Sized Enterprises Can Finally Get Control of It
When revenue stalls or growth slows, most organisations look to the sales team first. And while Sales Directors and...

Jason Liggins
Feb 274 min read


The Hidden Cost of Under-Resourced Leadership in Investee Companies
When revenue stalls or growth slows, most organisations look to the sales team first. And while Sales Directors and...

Christopher Twiss
Feb 63 min read


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: A Mindset Shift for Corporate Leaders Transitioning to Portfolio Careers
Making the leap from a corporate executive role to managing your own portfolio career is both exciting and daunting, I speak from...

Susanna Meyrick
Mar 24, 20252 min read


Understanding the Value of Reducing Customer Churn
In today’s competitive marketplace, retaining customers is as crucial as acquiring new ones. For growing companies, understanding the...

Neil Greathead
Mar 14, 20254 min read


Announcing the Launch of Fractional Execs South Africa
We’re thrilled to announce that Fractional Execs is expanding its reach to South Africa with the official launch of Fractional Execs...

Ella Hardiman
Jan 14, 20253 min read


Business Value First, Features Second: The Key to Product Positioning
In today’s market, founders and co-founders are constantly searching for solutions to their most urgent problems. Whether the goal is to...

Paul Black
Nov 5, 20243 min read


The AI Buyers Guide
Feeling overwhelmed by the hype and jargon surrounding AI? You're not alone. The AI Buyer's Guide is here to cut through the noise and...

Alan Giles
Jul 26, 20243 min read


The Importance of Cultural Integration in M&A
In mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the blend of organizational cultures is often as crucial as financial and strategic factors. Cultural...

Ella Hardiman
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Introducing 'The M&A Playbook' by Fractional Execs
In the ever-evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent both immense opportunity and significant challenge....

Ella Hardiman
May 20, 20243 min read


Globalising Business for Technology Companies - Crafting Go-to-Market Plans
In today's connected world, expanding into international markets is an attractive and often essential next step for technology companies...

James Collett
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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