Fractional CEO in Italy.
Two to three days a week of CEO-level leadership for Italian scale-ups, family businesses and foreign-owned operating companies. Senior operator on a part-time contract.
Who it fits
Four founder situations.
If you recognise one of these, the next step is a 30-minute call. A fractional CMO is the marketing equivalent; see fractionalcmo.rent.
Series A/B scale-ups
Founder strong on product. Needs an operator on commercial, hiring and board.
Family businesses in transition
Generational handover. Independent CEO smooths the year of decisions.
Foreign-owned Italian opcos
Sub-EUR 15M revenue, does not justify a full-time CEO yet. Country lead alternative.
Pre-Series A founders
Need a credible CEO name for an upcoming raise. Not a fake title. A real one.
Operating rhythm
A fractional CEO that actually shows up.
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Two fixed days a week on site
Milan, Turin, Bologna or wherever the operation is. Predictable for the team.
/02
One floating day for board, customers and crises
Reserved for the weeks that need it. Unused weeks roll forward.
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Monday plan, Friday review
Short, weekly, in writing. No one waits for the next on-site day.
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Monthly board pack
PE-format. KPIs, variance, decisions needed. Same standard as a full-time CEO.
Fractional FAQ
Top questions.
What is a fractional CEO in Italy?
A senior operator running the CEO role part-time, typically two to three days a week, on an ongoing engagement of six months or more. Used when the company needs CEO-level leadership but cannot yet afford or justify a full-time hire.
Fractional or interim. How do I pick?
Interim is full-time, single mandate, defined exit. Pick interim for crises, post-acquisition and CEO transitions. Fractional is part-time, ongoing. Pick fractional for early-stage scale-ups, family businesses with capable second-level managers, and foreign-owned Italian opcos under EUR 15M revenue.
What does a fractional CEO in Italy cost?
EUR 8,000 to EUR 18,000 per month for two to three days a week, depending on company size, complexity and reporting load. No recruitment fee. No agency margin.
Can a fractional CEO take a filed director role?
Yes, where the engagement justifies it. Amministratore Delegato or Consigliere with delegated powers, with D&O cover and a clear engagement contract.
Related: interim vs fractional vs consultant, pricing.
Next step
Need a CEO. Not yet full-time.
30-minute call. Written fractional scope and number within 48 hours.