Strategic Leadership
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Connect with elite C-Suite executives ready to drive your business forward. Fractional cost, full-time impact.
Real Executives. Real Experience. Fractional Commitment.
Fractional CEO
Visionary leadership to set direction, align teams, and drive company-wide growth without a full-time executive commitment.
Fractional COO
Operational expertise to streamline processes, scale execution, and ensure your business runs efficiently day-to-day.
Fractional CFO
Financial strategy, forecasting, and capital management to keep your business financially healthy and investor-ready.
Fractional CMO
Brand strategy, demand generation, and go-to-market leadership to accelerate pipeline and drive revenue growth.
Fractional CTO
Technology vision, architecture oversight, and engineering leadership to build scalable products and modernize your stack.
Fractional CSO
Sales strategy, team development, and revenue operations to build a high-performing sales engine and close more deals.
Real leaders, ready to step in
A few of the seasoned executives in our Midwest network. Every engagement starts with a no-charge discovery conversation.
Scott Mingus
Fractional COO | Operating Partner | Enterprise Transformation Leader
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 MacLeod
Fractional CPO & Product Transformation
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
Jim Kudirka
Chief Architect
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 Norris
Fractional CFO | Finance & Accounting Leader
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.
Trusted by Leaders
Hear from the companies and executives driving the fractional revolution.
"I needed someone to lead, coach, and mentor to get the project going quickly. I saw the value when the team presented the strategy to the executive team."
"FractionalExec helped us develop our go-to-market strategy, territory plan, and pipeline structure . The impact was immediate and exactly what we needed to quickly ramp sales."
"I received positive feedback from everyone I spoke with. Those with little AI experience found it very beneficial. The delivery was great, casual, approachable, and never intimidating. People felt comfortable speaking up and appreciated the insights shared."
"Scott’s proven transformational leadership skills and execution in multiple markets, combined with his authenticity were invaluable bringing needed expert guidance and support to launch our products into the medical marketplace."
"We were looking for help from a strategic leader to make sure our business was ready to scale. Scott stepped in with enthusiasm, took the time to really understand our business, and has really delivered."
"I needed someone to lead, coach, and mentor to get the project going quickly. I saw the value when the team presented the strategy to the executive team."
"FractionalExec helped us develop our go-to-market strategy, territory plan, and pipeline structure . The impact was immediate and exactly what we needed to quickly ramp sales."
"I received positive feedback from everyone I spoke with. Those with little AI experience found it very beneficial. The delivery was great, casual, approachable, and never intimidating. People felt comfortable speaking up and appreciated the insights shared."
"Scott’s proven transformational leadership skills and execution in multiple markets, combined with his authenticity were invaluable bringing needed expert guidance and support to launch our products into the medical marketplace."
"We were looking for help from a strategic leader to make sure our business was ready to scale. Scott stepped in with enthusiasm, took the time to really understand our business, and has really delivered."
Decades of experience.
Proven methodologies.
Our executives bring battle-tested frameworks, structured decision-making, and professional discipline to every engagement, not just advice, but a repeatable approach to delivering results.
Proven Frameworks
Methodologies refined across hundreds of leadership engagements.
Structured Delivery
Clear milestones, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
Cross-Industry Depth
Pattern recognition from diverse executive experience.
Professional Tooling
Best-in-class resources to support every stage of execution.
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Fractional vs. Full-Time Calculator
See what you could save with a fractional executive.
Full-time (loaded)
$338K/yr
Fractional retainer
$8K–$20K/mo
Est. annual savings
$98K–$242K
Indicative ranges based on Midwest market data. Your actual engagement is scoped to your needs.
Leadership Readiness Self-Assessment
5 questions, 60 seconds, a tailored read on where you stand.
1. Where is your company today?
2. What is the biggest leadership gap right now?
3. How urgent is this need?
4. Which leadership role do you need most?
5. When do you want to start?