Discover exactly how much time, equity, and cash you lose during a traditional executive search—and the strategic ROI of fractional leadership.
Adjust the metrics below to see the true cost of your leadership gap.
Calculations automatically include standard Series B+ hiring burdens: 30% for taxes/benefits and a 25% executive search fee.
Here is the board-ready breakdown of your executive hiring strategy.
Full-Time Executive vs. Fractional Leadership Model
| Cost Component | Full-Time VP/CMO | Fractional VP/CMO |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary / Retainer | $275,000 | $180,000 |
| Payroll Burden & Benefits Taxes, insurance, 401k (30%) |
+$82,500 | $0 |
| Executive Search Fee Standard 25% recruiter fee |
+$68,750 | $0 |
| Total Year 1 Cash Cost | $426,250 | $180,000 |
| Equity Dilution Standard 1% grant at $100M val. |
-$1,000,000 | 0% Dilution |
| Time to Impact Search + Notice + Ramp |
6-9 Months | Immediate |
The math shows the opportunity—now let's look at the strategy. Request a 20-minute Strategy Sync to map out your marketing leadership roadmap and identify your biggest growth bottlenecks.
