More capacity, not more headcount.
A strategic partner to turn your priorities into progress.
"We have too many priorities, and I can't personally drive them all."
"I spend more time chasing updates than moving things forward."
"Our big initiative has plenty of contributors, but nobody pulling it all together."
"I need to focus on decisions, not preparing materials."
What is a Chief of Staff?
A Chief of Staff works directly with the person running the business, cutting through the noise so they can focus on what matters most. The Chief of Staff can make sense of what's happening, shape the plan, and make sure the right work actually gets done.
Large companies have had them for years. Growing businesses often need one most, but can't justify a full-time hire. A fractional Chief of Staff gives you that support without the full-time cost, for as long as you need it.
How to use a Chief of Staff
Works directly with you, with the context and judgment to act on your behalf.
Sees every team and priority, not just one piece of it.
Extra capacity you can point at whatever's most urgent, and redirect as priorities change.
The moments when extra support matters most.
You're the bottleneck
Everything still routes through you, and you can't step away without things stalling.
You need more visibility
You know work is getting done, but you don't have a clear view of what's happening on the ground.
You have problems, but not the bandwidth
Small issues have been slowing your team down for months, and everyone's too busy running the day-to-day to fix them.
Something big is on the calendar
A launch, a new location, a system rollout, and no one free to own it end to end.
A decision is on the table
An opportunity, an investment or a steerco is coming up, and you need the materials and messaging ready before you walk in.
Something just changed
New funding, an acquisition, or a key person leaving, and the work needs to be absorbed.
Bringing structure to complexity.
I put the structure in place to keep your business moving forward, so you can spend less time managing the details and more time focused on the bigger picture.
Weekly Executive Report
Updates from every team, rolled into a single comprehensive view. Ready on a weekly basis.
Program Management
Dedicated program management for your strategic project: the plan, the owners, the risks and weekly status, run through to the finish line.
Priority Plan
Your backlog of initiatives, sorted into what matters this quarter and what can wait, with leadership aligned and an owner for each.
Business Case & Decision Support
Pressure-test ideas and assess opportunities before committing your team's time and resources.
Board & Investor Materials
Clear, decision-ready materials for board meetings, investor updates and steering committees.
Business Operations Review
You have a process, but not a clear picture of it. I document it, find where it breaks, and redesign it with your team.
Start with one project, or bring me in for the long haul.
One priority, owned end to end: an analysis, a plan, or a launch.
Defined scope · fixed feeOngoing support for your agenda, scaled to your needs.
Monthly · 3-month minimum
Big-company experience, sized for growing businesses.
I'm Xavier. I've spent eight years in management consulting, most recently as a Director at EY-Parthenon, leading large-scale transformation programs and working with C-suite leaders to move their agendas forward.
I've worked with Fortune 500 and investor-backed companies on their biggest priorities during times of change. Now I want to bring that experience to your growing business. Whether it's an upcoming product launch, a leadership transition, or clearing your backlog, I'm here to help you through these moments and take them off your plate.
Whether it's one project or your whole agenda, I work on your behalf to drive your top priorities forward.
Got something on your "we really should" list?
A 30-minute call to understand your needs and where I can help.