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Hire a Fractional COO to Lead, Scale, and Optimize

EXECUTE YOUR BUSINESS STRATEGY WITH A FRACTIONAL COO

Is It Time to Hire a Fractional COO?

A fractional COO is an experienced executive who steps into your organization to fill the role of Chief Operating Officer in a part-time or interim capacity. This individual helps drive strategy, manage operations, and tighten up your leadership team.

Hiring a fractional COO provides top-tier operational expertise precisely when you need it. Whether you’re filling an interim position while you search for a full-time hire or seeking part-time leadership to enhance your daily operations, GCE tailors its solutions to you.

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Where Your Fractional COO Will Drive the Most Impact

The fractional COO role may be temporary, but the results can be long-lasting. A fractional GCE COO will work closely with your executive team to understand the intricacies of your company and customize an operational strategy that works for you. Throughout their time with your organization, they’ll leave a lasting impact.

Here’s what you can expect from hiring a fractional GCE COO.

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Project Planning

Your fractional GCE COO will oversee critical projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. They’ll also ensure that resources are allocated appropriately to maximize productivity across your organization.

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Organizational Optimization

Daily operations are a COO’s foundation. Your fractional GCE COO will get straight to work streamlining processes and improving efficiency within all your departments.

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Strategic Planning & Scalability

Get a step-by-step plan for achieving your vision. Your fractional GCE COO will work alongside the CEO to execute plans that align with your long-term goals for growth and sustainability. Whether you're considering mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or a capital raise to fuel growth, GCE brings the expertise you need to navigate these complex processes successfully.

Leadership & Mentorship

As a part of your leadership team, your fractional GCE COO will support a culture of continuous improvement among the staff. They’ll act as a mentor, helping to refine each department and encourage professional development.

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Crisis Management

Our team of fractional COOs has decades of experience; they’ve likely dealt with challenges similar to what you are facing. They will use this insight to swiftly address crises and mitigate risks.

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Why Choose GCE as Your Fractional COO Partner

The advantages of a good COO are pretty clear, and we probably don’t need to keep hammering in the value of streamlined operations. But you may be wondering: why fractional and why GCE? It’s simple. We are driven by your success.

Our fractional executive services are positioned to give you the advantages that can level up your business.

Cost-Effective: Avoid the high salary of a full-time COO with a fractional COO—you only pay for the time and expertise you need, making it an affordable option for small and mid-sized businesses.
Experienced Leadership: Gain access to seasoned executives with extensive accomplishments in leadership and management. We match fractional COO candidates to your business based on their proven track record and alignment with your values and goals.

Flexible Engagement: Hire a fractional COO to fit your needs. Whether you need additional support for a few hours a week or an interim executive to step into the role while you hire for the full-time position, GCE will fill in the gaps.
Objective Perspective: Benefit from an outsider’s unbiased view. GCE’s fractional executives can identify areas for improvement and develop effective strategies, free from internal biases and preconceptions.

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Hire a GCE Fractional COO and Start Scaling Smarter

Choosing to hire a fractional COO is more than just a way to fill in the gaps—it's a strategy to level up your organization’s growth in every stage of the business lifecycle.

Our fractional COOs are handpicked for their proven track records and leadership expertise. With extensive experience in M&A, VC, PE, P&L management, and running multiple companies to successful exits, our candidates bring a fresh perspective to your team and ensure tangible results.

With GCE Strategic Consulting, you’re not just hiring an executive; you’re partnering with a team that’s dedicated to seeing your business thrive.

BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL

The cost of a fractional COO depends on the scope of work, level of engagement, and complexity of your organization. At GCE, we offer a fixed monthly pricing model that ensures cost predictability and alignment with your business outcomes. Our clients gain consistent access to senior operational leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive.
We start with a deep intake to understand your business model, leadership style, operational challenges, and growth goals. From there, we draw from our multi-discipline executive bench to select a COO whose skills, industry experience, and leadership approach align with your needs. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll replace them—at no additional cost.
A consultant advises from the outside while a fractional COO leads from the inside. Our COOs join your leadership team, run meetings, manage priorities, and drive execution as if they were a full-time executive. You’re not just getting advice; you’re getting hands-on leadership that turns plans into results.
Engagements vary based on your needs, but most last 6–18 months. Some clients bring us in to lead through a major transition or scaling phase, while others keep us on for long-term operational leadership until a permanent hire is made. Our goal is to deliver impact quickly and build a foundation for sustained success.
While “EOS®-certified COO” is not an official designation, all of our fractional COOs are EOS®-aligned and many have deep experience running EOS® companies. GCE was built on EOS® principles, and our team has led hundreds of L-10s, Quarterlies, and Annuals—so we integrate seamlessly with EOS® organizations.