Interim Executive Leadership

Sometimes you don't need advice. You need someone to step in and run it. Whether you're navigating a transition, managing a sale process, or ready to focus on what's next, I can hold the reins.

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Step-in roles

Full operational authority. Real decision-making power. The ability to lead your team and run your business day-to-day.

Interim CEO

Full leadership of the business. Strategy, team, operations, investor relations. Everything the CEO does.

Interim COO

Run day-to-day operations. Supply chain, fulfillment, team management, process optimization.

Interim CFO

Financial leadership. Cash management, forecasting, investor reporting, capital strategy.

When interim leadership makes sense

There are moments when advisory isn't enough. You need someone who can actually run the business.

Founder transition

You're stepping back or stepping out. The business needs continuity while you figure out the next chapter or while a permanent replacement is found.

Sale process

Running a business while selling it is exhausting. Buyers want to see stable leadership. An interim executive can manage operations while you focus on the deal.

Turnaround

The business needs hard decisions made fast. Cost cuts, team changes, strategic pivots. Sometimes an outside perspective with real authority is what's needed.

Capacity gap

You need executive-level leadership but aren't ready for a full-time hire. An interim role bridges the gap while you figure out the long-term structure.

What I bring to the role

I spent 10 years as CEO of Koio. I know what it takes to run a consumer brand day-to-day.

The hard truth:

Interim roles require someone who can make decisions and be accountable for them. I'm not here to observe or advise from the sidelines. If I step in, I'm running it.

How interim engagements work

Scope and authority

We define clear boundaries upfront. What decisions can I make unilaterally? What needs board approval? What's the reporting structure? Clarity here prevents friction later.

Typical duration

Most interim engagements run 3–6 months. Some extend longer depending on the situation. The goal is to provide stability and execution during a defined period, then hand off cleanly.

Compensation

Structured based on scope and situation. Monthly retainer, equity component, or success-based structures depending on what makes sense. We'll figure out what aligns incentives for your specific situation.

Availability

I take on one interim role at a time. This is high-commitment work that requires focus. If I'm already engaged, I'll tell you and we can discuss timing or alternative support.

Who this is for

Good fit

  • Consumer brand doing $5–75M in revenue
  • Clear need for executive leadership (not just advice)
  • Defined situation: transition, sale, turnaround, or gap
  • Board/investor alignment on bringing in interim help
  • Willing to give real authority, not just a title

Not a fit

  • Looking for a consultant or advisor (see Fractional COO/CFO)
  • Need someone full-time permanently
  • Unclear on what authority the role would have
  • Stakeholders aren't aligned on the need

Need someone to step in?

Let's talk about your situation and whether an interim role makes sense. These conversations are confidential.

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Need advisory support, not full-time leadership? Fractional COO/CFO might be a better fit.