Fractional & Interim Executive Search

Fractional & Interim Executive Search Services

Pender & Howe offers premium fractional and interim executive search services by leveraging our innovative digital talent platform. Our specialized network connects businesses to top-tier interim executives, fractional CFOs, and temporary leadership talent with immediate availability. Our fractional recruitment solutions are faster, more accurate, and more efficient than traditional executive search approaches, giving you access to experienced leadership exactly when you need it. Backed by our extensive experience in executive recruitment, we provide industry-specific interim talent across North America.

Fractional & Interim Executive Recruitment Solutions 

Fractional and interim executive roles are strategic solutions to critical leadership needs. Fractional executives like part-time CFOs, CTOs, and CMOs provide ongoing strategic leadership on a limited schedule, ideal for organizations that require experienced department heads but aren't ready for full-time positions. Interim executives are typically engaged on a temporary basis to manage transitions, fill leadership gaps, or lead specific projects. Both offer immediate expertise without long-term commitments, giving your business flexible access to top-tier executive talent.

On-Demand Executive Talent Solutions 

In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations frequently need immediate access to experienced interim leadership. Traditional executive recruitment processes are too slow to address urgent leadership gaps effectively. Our digital first approach, allows us to provide swift access to experienced temporary executives, fractional CFOs, and project leaders who can immediately contribute to your organization's success.

When to Hire Fractional & Interim Executives

  • Interim Project Leadership: Temporary executives excel in managing time-sensitive initiatives, ensuring strategic goals are met efficiently while maintaining operational excellence.
  • Fractional C-Suite During Transitions: Organizations undergoing mergers, acquisitions, or leadership changes benefit from experienced interim CFOs, CEOs, or COOs who provide stability and expertise.
  • Specialized Executive Skills On Demand: Fractional CTOs, CMOs, and other leaders deliver specialized expertise for technology implementation, marketing strategies, or financial restructuring without the cost of full-time executives.
  • Temporary Department Leadership: Interim directors and managers fill critical leadership gaps during leaves of absence, sudden departures, or during extended recruitment periods.

Benefits of Our Interim Executive Search Services

  • Rapid Executive Placement: Immediate access to our curated network of interim executives and fractional leaders ready to make an impact within days, not months.
  • Flexible Leadership Solutions: Tailored interim and fractional executive arrangements that align with your organization's specific needs, budget, and timeline.
  • Industry-Specific Expertise: Our temporary executives bring specialized experience in technology, healthcare, industrial, and consumer sectors, ensuring relevant leadership for your specific challenges.
  • Quality-Assured Talent: Our rigorous interim executive selection process ensures every temporary leader meets Pender & Howe's exceptional standards for expertise, adaptability, and results.

Flex Exec, powered by Pender & Howe, is your trusted partner in navigating leadership challenges with agility and expertise. Whether you need an interim executive to steer through a transition or a fractional leader to drive strategic initiatives, Flex Exec offers a seamless and effective solution to meet your needs.

Fractional Executive Search & Recruitment

Our fractional executive search services connect you with experienced C-level talent working on a part-time basis (typically 1-20 hours weekly). 

These arrangements provide access to fractional CFOs, CTOs, CMOs, and other leaders who deliver high-impact expertise without the full-time commitment. Ideal for growing companies, specific initiatives, or organizations seeking specialized leadership without the overhead of permanent executive hires.

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Interim Executive Recruitment

Our interim executive recruitment services provide temporary leadership solutions (typically 3-12 months) when your organization faces unexpected transitions, leadership gaps, or strategic projects. 

Whether you need an interim CEO during a search process, temporary directors during restructuring, or project-specific department heads, our executive search team identifies and places exceptional interim talent who can deliver immediate results while maintaining operational continuity.

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Connect with Top Interim & Fractional Executives Today

Contact our interim executive search specialists to discuss your temporary leadership needs and discover how our fractional and interim executives can drive immediate impact for your organization.

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