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Founders, chairs, investors and executives ask us the same questions again and again. When does a growing business need its first CFO or a full-time CEO? What should a COO earn? Is a fractional executive enough, or is it time for a permanent appointment? We publish our answers here, in plain English and grounded in the searches we run every week.
Articles are written by founder Adrian Lawrence FCA, a Fellow of the ICAEW, and our search team. They cover leadership hiring and succession, executive compensation and equity, board and non-executive appointments, private equity and family offices, technology leadership and Senior Manager Function appointments in regulated firms, and we update them when the rules or the market change.
For boards and investors, we cover how to scope a senior role, what to pay, how to assess candidates and take references, and when interim or fractional leadership makes more sense than a permanent hire. For executives, we cover interviews, offers and equity, notice and restrictive covenants, and the move from an executive career to a board portfolio. We also follow the regulatory changes that shape senior hiring, from the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to the UK Corporate Governance Code.
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Executive salary guide →What C-suite and director roles pay across the UK. What is a fractional executive? →How part-time C-suite leadership works and what it costs. CEO succession planning →A practical guide for UK boards. SMF roles guide →Every Senior Manager Function, and who needs approval.Latest articles
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Fractional CTOs in Fintech Startups: Quick WinsFractional CTOs in Fintech Startups: Quick Wins Introduction to Fractional CTOs in Fintech Startups Understanding the Role of a Fractional CTO A…Read more →
How Fractional CMOs Help Professional Services FirmsHow Fractional CMOs Help Professional Services Firms Understanding the Role of a Fractional CMO Defining a Fractional CMO A Fractional Chief Marketing…Read more →
Fractional CFOs for PE-Backed BusinessesFractional CFOs for PE-Backed Businesses Introduction to Fractional CFOs Definition and Concept Fractional CFOs, also known as part-time or outsourced CFOs, are…Read more →
Fractional Chief Data Officer: Data Strategy on TapFractional Chief Data Officer: Data Strategy on Tap The Rise of the Fractional Executive Understanding the Fractional Executive Model The concept of…Read more →
Fractional Chief Revenue Officer: Scaling Sales SmartlyFor a growing business, the point at which sales, marketing and customer success need to work as one revenue engine — but…Read more →
Fractional CSO: Strategic Growth Without Full-Time CostFractional CSO: Strategic Growth Without Full-Time Cost Understanding the Role of a Fractional CSO Defining a Fractional CSO A Fractional Chief Strategy…Read more →
Fractional CIO Explained: What It Is & When It’s NeededFractional CIO Explained: What It Is & When It’s Needed Introduction to the Fractional CIO Concept Understanding the Fractional CIO Role A…Read more →
The Value a Fractional COO Brings to Operational EfficiencyThe Value a Fractional COO Brings to Operational Efficiency Introduction to Fractional COOs Definition and role of a Fractional COO A Fractional…Read more →
Why Your Startup Needs a Fractional CMO FirstWhy Your Startup Needs a Fractional CMO First The Role of a Fractional CMO Understanding the Concept of a Fractional CMO A…Read more →
When You Need a Fractional CFO: Signs & TriggersWhen You Need a Fractional CFO: Signs & Triggers Understanding the Role of a Fractional CFO Defining a Fractional CFO A Fractional…Read more →
The Rise of Fractional C‑Suite Trends & InsightsThe traditional model of executive leadership — full-time, permanent C-suite roles — is no longer the only option, or even the default…Read more →The Psychology of Hiring a Fractional Executive: Ownership & FitThe Psychology of Hiring a Fractional Executive: Ownership & Fit Understanding Fractional Executives Defining Fractional Executives Fractional executives are seasoned professionals who…Read more →Knowledge Centre
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Exec Capital is a specialist executive search firm and one of the five specialist firms of FD Capital Group. We appoint CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CTOs, Managing Directors, commercial and HR leaders, non-executive directors and Senior Manager Function holders on a permanent, interim and fractional basis across the UK, from our offices in London and the West Midlands.
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