Fractional Executives in France

Fractional has positioned itself as the collective of Fractional COOs specialized in supporting entrepreneurs and business leaders. This platform offers a complete solution for companies in need of an experienced COO without the costs of a full-time position. Personalized matching process between CEO and COO, varied sector expertise, human and flexible approach.

At Fractional CxO, we saw the collective growing into a freelance team mindset. This velocity provide them with our highest score. The size of the collective should grow before we increase their score.

THNE Consulting offers Fractional COO & Product Strategist services with a strategic approach for growing companies. The agency specializes in supporting startups and scale-ups in their structuring phase. Startups in the structuring phase, scale-ups seeking to optimize their organization, companies in digital transition, managers requiring temporary operational support.

THNE Consulting stands out for its hybrid COO & Product Strategist approach, making it particularly relevant for tech companies and startups in the structuring phase. This dual expertise is a significant competitive advantage over traditional COO services that focus solely on operational issues. However, the agency could gain in attractiveness by improving its pricing transparency and developing more visible customer references to reinforce its credibility in the market.

Managerim is an expert in interim management, offering interim Chief Operating Officers (COOs) for temporary assignments. The agency specializes in high-stakes situations.Managers selected for their leadership, industry experience and operational performance improvement skills (Lean Management)

Managerim is a mature interim management firm with a differentiated approach focused on the human factor. Le cabinet gagnerait en attractivité en développant une offre startup/scale-up plus visible et en améliorant sa transparence tarifaire pour concurrencer efficacement les nouveaux acteurs du marché COO fractional.

(freelance COO and certified Notion consultant), specialized in organizational optimization, with more than 300 customers to her credit.

High-performance solo freelancing, but with the risk of focusing on just one person

Leveraging a dense European network of more than 300 fractional CMOs (including 100 in France) and over 200 clients across France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany, Mateerz stands out as a leading fractional CMO provider in France. The company is focused exclusively on fractional CMO services.

We identified compelling use cases with companies such as Airbnb, Skello, and FC Barcelona. They host a respected podcast featuring CMOs and fractional CMOs. Our audit of their pre‑vetting process indicates it is robust and may be eligible for Bureau Veritas certification. They are also affiliated with RH-LAB, one of the largest HR associations for HR directors and leaders.

A generalist recruiting firm that additionally offers part-time services.

Strong in digital hiring but lacks process and a dedicated practice for fractional CMOs. They handle fractional CMO cases only when there are fewer full-time hiring opportunities.

A France-focused firm specializing in transition management for French SMBs, with part-time practice in marketing.

They maintain a solid local presence but have limited international case studies. Their CMO bench is less digitally oriented, with profiles more commonly rooted in communications and PR. They prefer the term ‘time-sharing’ and implement it in a more traditional manner.

Stacy is an independent consultant launching a fractional marketing firm.

Our review uncovered limited indicators of excellence aside from prior experience at Growth Tribe.

A Europe-focused platform modeled after Toptal, providing a wide range of consultants, including marketing consultants

It lacks a localized approach and relies on a generic, non-curated model, with limited depth and expertise in the French market. It functions largely as a consultant marketplace. Moreover, rapid expansion and a focus on maximizing supply do not guarantee quality.

A growing corporate advisory and fractional CFO services company offering both part-time and fractional CFO services, particularly for startups and digital companies. Founded in 2021 and experiencing rapid growth

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One of the most established fractional CFO firms in France, founded in 2008. They have over 80 experienced consultants specializing in part-time CFO services and transaction services, with expertise in startups, scale-ups, and SMBs. They have successfully completed over 1,500 mandates

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Based in Paris, they are offering flexible part-time CFO services specifically tailored for startups and SMEs. They provide customized pricing and have strong testimonials from companies like Family Twist, Baker Park, and Meet My Mama

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Provides à la carte fractional CFO services in Paris, working anywhere from 4 to 50 hours per week. They offer flexible arrangements without minimum hour thresholds and scale services according to business needs. A broad industry experience including technology, real estate, healthcare, chemicals, defense, aerospace, financial services, manufacturing, and software development.

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An accounting and operational consulting firm that assists SMEs at various development stages. Founded by experienced professionals from EY and Novartis, they specialize in structuring finance functions for fast-growing companies

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Paris-based startup services company offering part-time and fractional CTO services. They provide experienced CTOs including serial entrepreneurs like Raphael Huchet (founder of Ornikar), Sebastien (founder of Adactive, MoneyWalkie), and Tangi (CTO of Option Zero, Jardin Mental). They focus on avoiding lengthy recruitment processes and integration challenges.

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One of France’s leading fractional CTO agencies, founded in March 2021. Based in Paris and Bordeaux, they specialize in externalized CTO services with over 50+ referenced freelance CTOs. They offer flexible interventions from 1-3 days per week for periods longer than 6 months, with monthly reviews and strong focus on quality over quantity

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A specialized platform connecting businesses with fractional CTOs. They offer comprehensive guides and services for shared-time CTO, fractional CTO, and part-time CTO arrangements. They distinguish between different models: fractional (specific responsibilities), part-time (all responsibilities, limited hours), and interim (temporary replacement)

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Provides “Augmented Part-time” Technical Directors (CTO à Temps Partagé Augmenté®) with 1-3 days per week interventions. They focus on helping SMEs master their digital technology through expert technical leadership with 15-25 years of experience

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Provides interim CTO services with ability to engage consultants within 48 hours. They offer no risk, pay if satisfied” arrangements and focus on solving problems, supporting permanent CTO searches, and helping startups

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Founded by David Chriqui and Adrien Montcoudiol, specializing in transforming visions into high-performing digital products. They’ve completed over 300 successful projects with 11 clients becoming unicorns. Notable clients include Aircall, BlaBlaCar, Frichti, Jellysmack, and Seyna

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Pioneer in Product Management consulting in France, based in Paris and Madrid. They offer comprehensive product services including strategy, organization, operations, and training through their Thiga Academy. They work with major brands like Decathlon, Doctolib, Disney, L’Oréal, and BlaBlaCar.

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A collectif of CPOs with an agency model

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Since 2018, specializes in Product Management, Product Design, and Data & AI. They maintain high standards with 3% recruitment rate and 80 training days per year. Notable clients include Accor, Air Liquide, SNCF, La Redoute, and Engie

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Specialized Product Management consulting firm offering operational reinforcement, training, and organizational consulting. They provide Product Owner, Product Manager, Product Designer, and Product Advisor services with focus on pragmatism and high standards

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Dirigeants RH seniors spécialisés en développement organisationnel et transformation culturelle.

Expertise exceptionnelle en construction d'équipes et cultures haute performance.

Leaders RH fractionnaires avec expérience en acquisition de talents, rétention et engagement employé.

Exceptionnel pour les entreprises mettant à l'échelle leur workforce rapidement.

Dirigeants RH focalisés sur la planification stratégique de workforce et design organisationnel.

Parfait pour les entreprises subissant une restructuration organisationnelle.

Leaders RH spécialisés dans les entreprises en forte croissance et défis RH startup.

Excellent pour les entreprises en croissance rapide nécessitant infrastructure RH.

Professionnels RH seniors avec expertise en gestion des talents et développement leadership.

Focus fort sur le développement de talents internes et planification succession.

Dirigeants juridiques seniors avec expertise en droit des sociétés, conformité et gestion des risques.

Expertise exceptionnelle en questions juridiques complexes et conformité réglementaire.

Conseillers généraux fractionnaires avec expérience en droit commercial et négociations contractuelles.

Exceptionnel pour les entreprises nécessitant stratégie et support juridique complets.

Dirigeants juridiques spécialisés en M&A, gouvernance d'entreprise et droit des valeurs mobilières.

Parfait pour les entreprises impliquées dans des transactions corporate majeures.

Professionnels juridiques focalisés sur la conformité réglementaire et gestion des risques intersectoriels.

Excellent pour les entreprises dans des industries hautement réglementées.

Professionnels juridiques seniors avec expertise en droit du travail et propriété intellectuelle.

Focus fort sur la protection des actifs d'entreprise et gestion des risques juridiques.