Fractional

The market for fractional CMO work has matured significantly. Rates are now well-documented, benchmarks are consistent across sources, and the pricing logic is clearer than it has ever been. Here is what the data shows — and what it means for how you should price your own practice. The market rate

The market for fractional and advisory roles has matured considerably over the past three years. What was once a niche arrangement — a retired executive advising two or three startups — has become a structured employment category with its own infrastructure: dedicated platforms, talent marketplaces, and VC-backed networks funneling senior talent to

Many mid-career professionals are asking whether a portfolio of fractional or advisory engagements can replace a high corporate salary. The answer depends on structural conditions that most analysis omits. 1. The Question Many Professionals Are Asking The fractional executive market has grown substantially. Fractionus data shows the number of professionals

As organisations become leaner and AI absorbs more execution work, companies are separating strategic leadership from full-time employment. For experienced professionals, this creates a viable — if operationally demanding — path to income diversification and career independence. 1. The Shift in How Expertise Is Hired Over the past five years, the employment