It's time to solve your Execution Gap.

You have the product and the passion, but the engine room is stalling. You are caught in the weeds of daily operations, losing sight of the horizon. Hiring a full-time CEO feels like handing over the keys too soon (and for too much money).

Meet Fractional CEOs: veteran captains who step onto the bridge to steer the ship, calm the waters, and set a course for scale without the golden handcuffs.

The Strategic Mandate

Our Fractional CEOs aren't just mentors. They are active leaders who:

Turn vision into velocity by translating high-level goals into daily execution.
Shoulder the burden of investor relations, giving you space to breathe.
Professionalise decision-making so you stop relying on gut feel alone.
Mentor you from "Founder" to "Executive."
Drive the difficult conversations that you’ve been avoiding.

Indicators You Need Executive Support

The Green Light:

You want to get back to what you love (Product/Sales) and offload the "running the company" part.
Investors are demanding "adult supervision" before the next cheque.
You are facing a specific crisis (pivot, restructure, or cash crunch) that you haven't navigated before.

The Red Light:

You still want to sign every cheque and approve every tweet.
You haven't found Product-Market Fit yet (you need a Product Lead, not a CEO).

Investment Logic

Engagement Model: 1-3 days per week.
Monthly Investment: $12K–$28K monthly.
Time to Value: Operational rhythm established within 45 days.
The Alternative: A full-time CEO costs $450K–$650K+ and requires a massive equity grant.

Leadership Bottlenecks We Remove

"We have great ideas but never finish anything." They implement execution frameworks (like OKRs) that force completion.
"I’m burning out." They take the operational weight off your shoulders immediately.
"The Board is losing faith." They restore confidence with professional reporting and governance.

The Expert360 CEO Advantage

They’ve sat in the seat: Former CEOs of scaled companies, not just consultants.
Founder-friendly: They understand the emotional weight of a founder's journey.
Exit-focused: Every move is calculated to increase enterprise value.

Dave Porter

Managing Director, AFA Insurance

"They were prompt, professional and helpful from the start - only took 3-4 business days to receive applicants, interview and successfully hire an excellent candidate. It was the best experience we have had with a recruitment firm for many years."

Rachel Harris Hall

Head of People & Culture, Chatime AU

"The speed of service is outstanding and not like anything I have experienced with any other agencies. The recruiter kept me informed at all times and was able to pivot quickly when our brief changed."

Kristie Rogers

Delivery Director, Visa AP

“I trust Expert360 to deliver the contracting talent I need quickly, to work together and be flexible (when needed). They have delivered the best talent of all our contracting talent sourcing partners over the past 3 years in Australia (in my opinion).”

Engage proven talent in 24-48 hours

Request a shortlist and get a curated list of 1-2 perfect candidates. Select, review, and get started.

Rigorously vetted experts

Only 1 in 10 make the cut. Hire with confidence from our network of 42,000+ Experts.

True flexibility for your organisation

Engage only the talent you need, when you need.

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How does it work?

Rapidly hire specialised, elite talent from our exclusive network of Experts in four simple steps.

01

Request talent

Answer 7 short questions to help us understand your requirements.

02

Our team connects

We'll be in touch ASAP to comprehensively understand what kind of Expert you require.

03

Get a shortlist in 24-48 hours

Your project enters our network, and our team + AI shortlist the best talent for your project.

04

Hire an Expert

Interview with candidates (if required), then contract your chosen Expert.

Frequently asked questions

Can I hire a

Fractional Chief Executive Officer

for a short-term project?

Yes, Expert360 allows for flexible hiring. Whether you need an Expert for a short-term project, a long-term engagement, or on an ad hoc basis, we can facilitate your requirements.

Why do clients engage talent with Expert360?

Expert360 is an exclusive network of the very best business and technology Experts trusted by over 3500 clients. Clients know that they always get the very best talent with Expert360 due to our rigorous vetting process -- only 1 in 10 people are accepted into our network.

Experts have a 98% success rate on projects, and you can move faster than competitors by receiving a curated shortlist in under 24 hours.

How much does it cost to hire a

Fractional Chief Executive Officer

with Expert360?

The cost to deliver projects depends on the time and complexity of work, the client's budget and Experts' market rates. Clients can indicate a budget in their project briefs. The Expert360 team can provide guidance to you upfront regarding the usual price range for different project types.
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Expert360 may charge either:
- An agreed all-inclusive fee for the Expert's and our services; or
- An agreed margin on an Expert's rates plus on-costs. Amounts invoiced for expense reimbursements are not subject to the Expert360 margin.

On-costs vary depending on the location of the project and may include payroll taxes and payroll administration fees.

Can I only hire an individual

Fractional Chief Executive Officer

or can I hire a team?

With Expert360, you can hire an individual Expert OR bring in a team of Experts to deliver on your projects. We make the hiring and administrative process seamless.

Let us know when requesting talent if you'd like to hire a single Expert or a team, and we will work with you to put together the right Experts for your requirements.

What insurance cover do Experts have?

When you engage an eligible Expert through Expert360, they will be covered for Professional Indemnity and Public & Products Liability insurance for the duration of your project. This is at no direct cost to the Client or Expert. Clients and other companies based in the United States are excluded.

Please see Insurance for more information.

Are your

Fractional Chief Executive Officers

on-site or remote?

Experts in our network are able to set preferences about their work location, whether that is remote, hybrid, or on-site (or any combination of these options). You can specify in your talent request how you would like your Expert to engage with your project.

Fractional Chief Executive Officers

Your next best team member is in the Expert360 network

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Fractional Chief Executive Officer

It's time to solve your Execution Gap.

The Strategic Mandate

Indicators You Need Executive Support

Investment Logic

Leadership Bottlenecks We Remove

The Expert360 CEO Advantage