Leadership – Fractional CEO (Strategic)
CEO-level clarity, structure, and direction — without the full-time overhead.
When Leadership Needs to Lift, Not Grow Larger
There are moments in an organisation’s life when the existing structure isn’t enough:
A founder is stretched.
A board needs clearer insight.
A CEO is transitioning.
A major reform is underway.
Growth has created complexity.
The path forward feels fogged.
Orkawild’s Leadership – Fractional CEO (Strategic) offering exists for these moments.
We provide CEO-level leadership, clarity, and decision-making — without the cost, politics, or permanence of a full-time executive.
This is leadership for organisations navigating change, growth, or uncertainty, where independent judgement and calm structure matter most.
What This Is
A flexible, high-altitude executive partnership that provides:
clarity of direction
structure and focus during complexity
experienced judgement for high-stakes decisions
governance alignment and board confidence
leadership rhythm and accountability
pathways through reform, growth, or transition
independent, non-political perspective
stability when systems or people are overloaded
You gain the benefit of a seasoned CEO without hiring one full-time — and without losing momentum.
Who We Work With
This offering is designed for:
Founders needing strategic support beyond traditional consulting
Organisations without a CEO, not yet ready for a full-time appointment
Boards seeking clarity, structure, and a steady hand
Membership, sport, health, education, and community bodies
Organisations undergoing reform, unification, or restructuring
Early-stage ventures needing direction without heavy overhead
CEOs wanting an external thinking partner or transition support
If you're managing complexity with limited time or clarity, this is built for you.
How It Works
We operate through a monthly leadership rhythm that is intentionally light on hours and heavy on impact:
a strategic leadership session
regular check-ins
on-call support for high-priority decisions
direction-setting and structural clarity
oversight of 1–3 key priorities
board or founder alignment as required
We are your executive-level thinking partner — providing clarity in the moments that matter.
We are not an operational hire.
Our work is delivered primarily online, ensuring flexibility across Australia and abroad.
Onsite sessions are available for:
board workshops
annual or quarterly planning
major reform or transition points
You receive CEO-level leadership without location constraints — and without tying the organisation to long-term headcount.
What We Do
We normally provide:
strategic direction
high-level leadership support
governance and board alignment
decision-making clarity
structural reform guidance
culture and capability uplift
calm, independent judgement
founder/CEO support and transition
We do not normally:
manage daily operations
replace internal staff or HR
enter organisational politics
serve as a low-cost full-time CEO
deliver task-based consulting
Engagement
Engagements are shaped collaboratively and tailored to the organisation’s needs.
Pricing is POA and reflects complexity, pace, and the level of leadership required.
Why Orkawild
We understand complexity — and how to shape it into clarity.
With over 30 years in CEO, executive, governance, and reform leadership across sport, education, health, membership organisations, and community systems, we bring:
experience in major structural reform
calm judgement under pressure
the ability to stabilise people and systems
long-term institutional thinking
sensitivity to culture, community, and stakeholders
clarity in environments that overwhelm others
Our approach is human, grounded, and outcome-driven.
Just clear leadership when it counts.
Next Step
Let’s start with a 20-minute introduction call.
Email us and we’ll organise a time that works for you.