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Fractional Chief People Officer

Seamless leadership integration

  • Fractional CPO

Some organizations need senior people leadership now. Not in six months. Not after a lengthy search.

Whether you're scaling fast, navigating a transition, or approaching a capital event — the people and culture decisions you make in the next 90 days will shape the next three years. I step in as your Chief People Officer — with the experience, the judgment, and the operating credibility to lead from day one.

What we deliver

Strategic people leadership

Embed people strategy that aligns with growth, customer outcomes, and investor expectations.

Design performance, compensation, and talent systems that support rapid expansion.

Create intentional cultures that drive engagement, innovation, and retention.

Ensure organizational, cultural, and compliance strength during fundraising, IPO, or M&A.

Bring experience leading people functions across 50+ countries to your unique stage.

Engagement model

Part-time, ongoing partnership — typically one to three days per week — tailored to your needs and adjusted as the organization grows.

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  • Fractional CPO

Fractional CPO. Senior people leadership, without the full-time commitment.

This is the right fit for founders, CEOs, and boards who need executive-level people strategy but aren't yet at the stage for a full-time hire — or who want to move faster than a permanent search allows.

I work directly with you and your leadership team as a genuine thought partner. Not a consultant writing decks. A senior leader who owns the work.

Executive continuity & stability

Protect culture and maintain team confidence when leadership is in transition.

Transformation leadership

Build and manage the exiting team. Drive urgent priorities: HR Operations, M&A integration, IPO preparation, restructuring, culture redesign.

CEO & board partnership

Serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership and investors throughout the engagement.

Leadership transition

Prepare and onboard the next permanent CPO so the handoff is clean and the momentum holds.

Engagement model

Full-time, time-limited role (typically 3–12 months) with clear outcomes, transition plans, and measurable impact.

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  • Meet Will

Why this is different.


Most fractional executives bring process expertise. What I bring is pattern recognition from having done this inside some of the world's most demanding organizations — Visa's $24B acquisition integration, Poshmark post-IPO, OURO's, integration of 3 companies, culture transformation and workforce restructuring.

I know what good looks like. And I know what it costs when the people function falls behind the business.





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  • Client success
"William empowers people to thrive. He trusted me to lead major integrations and global buildouts, always elevating rather than micromanaging. Working for him has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career."
Sheetal Balani
VP, People M&A Vistra (formerly Visa & OURO)
“William was instrumental in integrating Visa Europe with Visa Inc. He built the People and Culture function from scratch, rebuilt leadership teams, and guided employees through massive change with clarity and impact.”
Pier Cullazo
Global Chief Data and AI Officer at Macquarie
“At OURO, William built our People and Culture function from the ground up and scaled it at extraordinary speed. He was a true partner to the leadership team, balancing tough cost decisions with culture transformation that positioned us for growth."
Derek Lothringer
COO of OURO
“William and I worked shoulder-to-shoulder through multiple challenging org transformations at Gap Inc. His mix of intellect, emotional intelligence, strategic intuition, and can-do spirit earned deep trust and respect from me and the team—and has clearly fueled his success across organizations."
Eric Severson
Former Chief People Officer Neiman Marcus Group & DaVita Inc.
“I’ve known William for more than 15 years and deeply respect his ability to combine strategic foresight with genuine care for people and organizations. He is one of the most future-focused and values-driven leaders shaping the next era of work."
Eva-Sage Gavin
Former Senior Managing Director, Accenture and EVP HR & Corporate Affairs, Gap Inc.
"I’ve had the privilege of working with William at multiple stages of my career — including during Visa Europe’s transformation and integration with Visa Inc. William built the People and Culture function from the ground up, strengthened leadership across the region, and guided our teams through extraordinary complexity with clarity and care."
Jasmine Smith
Chief People Officer, Visa Europe
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If the timing is critical and you need someone who can lead from day one...

Let's talk about where you are, what you need, and whether this is the right fit.





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