Executive Resources & Insights

Free research, salary studies, and market insights to help you make informed decisions about fractional executive hiring.

Research Report 15 min read

The Future of Work: Why Fractional Executives Are Booming in the AI Era

Comprehensive research report on how AI, remote work, and the gig economy are transforming executive leadership. Discover why 68% more companies are hiring fractional executives in 2025, with data-driven insights and expert analysis.

Updated February 2026
Definitive Guide 18 min read

Fractional vs Interim vs Advisor vs Consultant: The 2026 Definitive Guide

The definitive reference on the five non-permanent executive leadership models across Europe. Precise definitions, 12-dimension differentiation matrix, 15 use-case decision tree, compensation benchmarks for UK/FR/DE/NL/ES, and legal contracting models.

Updated April 2026
Playbook 20 min read

European Market Entry for North American Companies: The 2026 Fractional Executive Playbook

How US and Canadian companies enter Europe in 2026 using fractional executives. Country-by-country entry analysis for 10 markets, fractional functional playbooks, three-scenario economics ($500Kโ€“$1M vs $3โ€“5M flag plant), and the EOR vs fractional vs entity decision matrix.

Updated April 2026
Cost Playbook 22 min read

The Fractional CFO Cost Playbook 2026: ROI, Day Rates & Equity Benchmarks

2026 fractional CFO cost guide for Europe. Day rates UK/FR/DE/NL/ES, fully-loaded full-time vs fractional comparison (63โ€“72% Y1 saving), ROI framework with 5 case studies, equity benchmarks, and country-by-country regulatory traps (IR35, portage salarial, Scheinselbststรคndigkeit, ZZP/DBA, autรณnomo).

Updated April 2026
PE Playbook 25 min read

Private Equity & the Fractional C-Suite: The 2026 Portfolio Company Playbook

How European and global PE funds deploy fractional CFOs, CMOs, CROs, COOs, CTOs across the hold cycle. Hold-cycle deployment matrix, 6 functional playbooks, 8 case studies with metrics, day rates with PE premium, equity/carry structures, and the 15 top European/global PE funds' bench models.

Updated April 2026
CMO Playbook 24 min read

The Fractional, Part-Time & Interim CMO Playbook 2026

2026 definitive playbook for fractional, part-time, and interim CMOs across Europe. Day rates UK/FR/DE/NL/ES/Nordics/IE, ROI benchmarks (15โ€“30% CAC reduction), 12 case studies, platform comparison (14 platforms), equity structures, and country-by-country regulatory frameworks.

Updated April 2026
Research 8 min read

Executive Salary Study 2026

Comprehensive analysis of senior executive salaries across Europe. Compare COO, CMO, CFO, CTO, CPO, CSO, HR, and Legal compensation in UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Netherlands.

Updated February 2026
City Guides 12 min read

European City Guides for Fractional Executives

Deep-dive guides to Europe's 30 top business cities. Discover local fractional executive providers, key industries, business districts, and rate benchmarks for Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, Amsterdam and more.

Updated February 2026