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I partner with companies to stabilize operations, align leadership, and convert strategy into measurable results. When growth stalls, acquisitions strain the organization, or leadership bandwidth is stretched thin, I step in as a hands-on operating executive to restore clarity, discipline, and execution velocity. Where I Deliver the Most Impact Strategic Alignment & Priority Clarity • Identify high-ROI initiatives and sequence execution • Align executive teams around ownership, metrics, and accountability • Build communication cadence that eliminates friction and accelerates decisions Operational Transformation • Remove bottlenecks and restructure workflows • Clarify KPIs and performance architecture • Tighten execution rhythm across departments • Increase EBITDA through disciplined cost, process, and resource management AI Enablement for Enterprise Operations • Conduct executive AI Readiness assessments • Design governance-first guardrails for secure environments • Deliver practical, operations-focused training for document-intensive workflows • Prioritize high-impact, low-risk pilot initiatives Representative Outcomes • Acquired and scaled a healthcare equipment company, growing revenue 5x and exiting at a 3x return • Led post-acquisition integrations delivering 200% of targeted synergies • Designed AI Readiness, governance framework, and executive training for a national insurance organization • Interim COO for a large pharmacy operation, stabilizing workflows and reducing employee turnover If you are experiencing post-acquisition turbulence, operational drag, scaling pressure, or leadership gaps, I can step in quickly assess, align, and drive disciplined execution. Start with a 30-minute, no-obligation operating review to identify your highest-leverage next move.

Neil is a seasoned product and digital transformation leader with over 20 years of experience across industries including marketing services, data platforms, healthcare, transportation, and financial services. As the co-founder of FractionalExec, he brings together a community of experienced executive consultants who help organizations scale product strategy, modernize operations, and drive measurable outcomes through fractional or interim engagements. Prior to consulting, Neil served as Head of Product for multiple companies where he led cross-functional teams, built product cultures, and delivered innovation at scale. He's known for his structured coaching approach, combining OKRs, product operating model frameworks, and leadership development to empower teams and executives alike. He works hands-on with clients to: • Define product vision and organizational design • Launch pilot teams to demonstrate early wins • Facilitate workshops and leadership alignment sessions • Leave behind customized tools, playbooks, and repeatable practices

With two decades in tech, Audrey has led design at companies like Netscape, Dubberly Design Office, and The Magellan Network before joining DesignMap. Audrey has served in a fractional design leadership role for Gallup, Octave Bioscience, and Docker. As the author of "Design for CEOs: What Business Leaders Need to Know About Design", Audrey is passionate about leveraging design to deliver value to organizations and their customers. She thrives on untangling complex problems, connecting them to human needs, and helping teams bring ideas to life. Trained in mathematics, English, theater, and design at UC Berkeley and California College of the Arts, Audrey found in design the perfect mix of empathy, logic, and intuition. You can watch some of her talks here: https://womentalkdesign.com/speakers/audrey-crane/

With over 25 years of software engineering experience and 20+ years of leading development teams and projects, Jim Kudirka is the Founder and Chief Architect of Premier Software Systems, a company that helps organizations achieve sustainable and repeatable best practices in software engineering. He is an expert in software design techniques and engineering principles that optimize quality, time-to-market, and cost-effectiveness. As a speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach, Jim dedicates his time to sharing his knowledge and skills with other software professionals and organizations. He has a passion for creating and delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders. Jim has extensive experience in agile methodologies, .NET, and RESTful APIs, and has successfully led and implemented numerous large-scale and complex projects across various domains and platforms.

Sylvia's driving force is to aid companies in meeting their financial goals. With over 20 years of progressive finance & accounting experience in public, private equity, and non-profit environments, her leadership responsibilities have included M&A, Human Resources, IT, Network Administration, Legal, Pricing & Solutions, Risk Management, and Safety. Sylvia has achieved start-up success including real estate investment, treasury and banking relations, small business financial management, and private equity fundraising. She has led teams of human resource professionals, IT experts, attorneys, CPAs, analysts, and executives — and has crafted a blended leadership style that incorporates emotional intelligence and accountability. Ultimately, I will continue to learn and leave something of value behind.

You haven't taken a real vacation in two years. You're working 70-hour weeks and most of them are spent on decisions that shouldn't need you. Growth stalled somewhere around the point where you ran out of hours. You built this company. Now you're the reason it can't get bigger. Most founders in that spot think they have a strategy problem, but in reality, they have an operating system problem. Nobody knows the real margin on a job until year-end. The KPIs live in the founder's head. There's no rule for who can spend what without asking. The weekly meeting is a status update that changes nothing. So every decision routes back to one person, and that person is out of room. I install the system that fixes it. Real financial visibility: margin by job, customer, or lane, in time to do something about it. Eight to twelve KPIs that actually matter, each one owned by a name. Decision rights written down, with dollar thresholds, so your team can move without you. A cadence: weekly leadership, monthly reviews, quarterly planning. Then I coach the team to keep running it and I get out of the way. Ninety days. You get your calendar back and the business keeps growing. Depending on what a business needs, I do this as a fractional COO, a Chief of Staff, or an operating adviser. The title changes. The work doesn't. Fifteen years operating inside businesses from eight-person teams to Fortune 50. $186M in revenue captured. $87M in cost savings identified. 2x EBITDA through execution discipline, not heroics. Over a decade of service in the National Guard, infantry company commander, and operations planner for a 3,000-soldier brigade. Follower of Christ. Husband. Father of four. Army veteran. If you're the ceiling on your own business and you're humble enough to say so out loud, let's have thirty minutes.

Youssef Azmy is a strategic & creative advisor who partners with founders and leadership teams — helping them gain clarity, sharpen narrative, and make confident decisions at moments of growth, transition, or uncertainty. With 10+ years of experience across healthtech, SaaS, and professional services, Youssef bridges strategy and creativity, intuition and analysis. He's worked with companies ranging from early-stage startups to established brands, and previously led strategy at Ogilvy and GEICO before founding Purple Zebra, his independent advisory practice.

Fractional HR executive and trusted advisor with extensive experience partnering with CEOs and leadership teams to align people strategy with business growth. Proven track record leading HR and talent functions across multi-entity organizations, startups, and regulated industries—driving workforce expansion, strengthening leadership capability, and reducing turnover through strategic, scalable solutions. I specialize in quickly assessing organizational needs, building or stabilizing HR infrastructure, and implementing practical, results-driven strategies across talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and compliance. Known for a hands-on, business-first approach, I help organizations put the right people in the right roles while creating sustainable systems that support long-term success.

In business, as in life, it's about people and relationships first. Eric is a seasoned Growth and Product Leader with a track record of building revenue engines and scaling product organizations. As a fractional Chief Revenue & Product Officer, he partners with companies to align go-to-market strategy with product development, driving sustainable growth and customer lifetime value. His experience spans leading cross-functional teams across sales, marketing, product, and customer success — ensuring that every part of the organization is working toward the same growth objectives.

Pritesh brings over two decades of financial leadership to companies seeking clarity, discipline, and strategic decision support. With Fortune 100 and private-company experience, he pairs deep expertise in securities/fund management, banking, risk, and compliance with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach. He has architected financial models, budgets, business plans, and execution roadmaps that unlock growth, improve profitability, and strengthen operational maturity. His background in sell-side diligence and company financial analysis gives leadership teams the insight needed to prepare for transactions, evaluate strategic options, and support high-stakes decisions with rigor. Pritesh excels at helping executive teams understand financial signals, reduce risk, and build strong, scalable business foundations — without adding full-time overhead.

With over 20 years in design, Robin has led successful teams and managed design operations. Her extensive background spans from the evolution of digital arts to roles such as college instructor in graphic arts and UX/UI Manager for apps and software. As Robin progressed in designing applications for users, she discovered a crucial connection: how design can effectively serve its audience by capturing their voice and integrating it into the design process. Robin aims to achieve alignment among Product, UX/UI, and Development teams to ensure a consistent user experience that yields a return on investment (ROI). She has built and organized UX/UI design teams from the ground up, including initiating internship programs to cultivate talent for UX and Development roles within organizations.