FCP EuroThe customer this was delivered for.De-Risked CTO Search and Delivered Tech Plan in Six Months
Key results
- Six months for technology transformation plan delivery
FCP Euro, a rapidly growing $300 million online retailer, identified a critical gap in its senior leadership for a Chief Technology Officer. Hiring for such a crucial role was known to be time-consuming, expensive, and carried substantial risk, with potential mistakes being costly for the entire organization. The company sought a flexible solution that could quickly provide a technology expert while minimizing permanent fixed costs. FCP Euro engaged a Fractional Technology Leader, Steve Cooke, through a low-risk talent solution provided by Go Fractional. Steve immediately assessed the technology organization and commenced building a transformation plan. The process emphasized quality, speed, and deep operational understanding, offering FCP Euro vetted and curated candidates. Additionally, Go Fractional sourced candidates for a Director of Customer Service role, exploring both fractional and permanent options. Within six months, Steve successfully delivered a comprehensive technology transformation plan, which became the foundational blueprint for future hiring initiatives. This plan enabled FCP Euro to identify and source a full-time CTO, a Head of IT Infrastructure, a Head of Security, and other key technology roles. Steve was subsequently converted from a fractional leader to a long-term advisor, ensuring ongoing expertise. The engagement resulted in a "can't lose" scenario, delivering faster speed to market and conserving significant time and resources.
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