Fractional COO & Interim Operations

Execution ownership for founders and PE-backed companies navigating growth, transition, and operational complexity.

How I engage

Every engagement is different. But the approach is the same.

I step in, take ownership of operations, and drive execution - from the inside. I don't write reports from the outside. I work alongside your team, build systems, take accountability, and deliver measurable results.

I work with a limited number of clients at a time. Engagements are direct, hands-on, and built around your specific situation.

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Ongoing operational leadership without the full-time overhead.

For companies where operational complexity has outpaced leadership capacity. I own the operational function on a part-time basis - typically 10-20 hours per week - while your team continues to build and scale.

Ideal for: $10M-$75M founder-led or PE-backed companies that need consistent C-suite operations leadership.

What's included:

  • Operating cadence and accountability systems

  • KPI development and dashboard implementation

  • Cross-functional team alignment

  • Vendor and co-manufacturer management

  • ERP and SOP development and oversight

Typical engagement: Ongoing, 6-12+ months

Fractional COO

Full operational ownership for a defined period.

For companies in transition - a leadership gap, a turnaround, or a high-stakes moment that needs a single owner accountable for results. I step in full-time, own execution, and deliver against defined milestones before transitioning back to your team.

Ideal for: PE-backed turnarounds, post-acquisition integration, executive transitions, and rapid scale programs.

What's included:

  • Day-one operational and organizational assessment

  • Full P&L and operational ownership

  • Team alignment and restructuring where needed

  • Execution against board- or investor-defined milestones

  • Transition planning and handoff

Typical engagement: 3-12 months, full-time

Interim Operator

One owner for your highest-stakes initiative.

For specific programs that need dedicated leadership and cross-functional execution - ERP implementations, market entry, product launches, manufacturing buildouts, compliance programs. I own the program end-to-end, from architecture through delivery.

Ideal for: Companies with a defined initiative that internal teams can't fully own alongside day-to-day operations.

What's included:

  • Program scoping and architecture

  • Stakeholder and cross-functional alignment

  • Milestone management and reporting

  • Risk identification and mitigation

  • Delivery and handoff

Typical engagement: 3-9 months, defined scope

Contract Program Leadership

2x profitability improvement

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$2.6M incremental revenue

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$640K in cost savings

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43% faster product launches

2x profitability improvement | $2.6M incremental revenue | $640K in cost savings | 43% faster product launches