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Hire an Interim CMO. Immediate Marketing Leadership.

Immediate marketing leadership when you need it most. Fractionus connects you with experienced interim CMOs who deploy instantly, take full control, and maintain momentum during critical transitions

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What is an Interim CMO?

An interim CMO is an experienced senior marketing executive who provides immediate, full-time leadership during maternity cover, unexpected departures, or short-term marketing projects. Unlike permanent CMO recruitment that takes months, or marketing consultants who work externally, an interim Chief Marketing Officer steps directly into your marketing leadership role with complete authority to make decisions, manage teams, and execute strategies.

When You Need an Interim CMO.

The most common need for an interim CMO is maternity cover, ensuring seamless marketing operations during extended leave. Emergency situations like unexpected departures create urgent demand for interim marketing leadership. Short-term projects such as product launches often require dedicated interim CMO expertise for 3-12 months, while many organisations use interim leadership during permanent CMO recruitment.

Where they take immediate control

  • Campaign management & ongoing marketing operations

  • Team leadership & vendor relationship management

  • Budget oversight & resource allocation decisions

  • Crisis communication & stakeholder management

  • Marketing technology & process continuity during transitions

Interim vs. Other Marketing Solutions

  1. Interim CMO vs. Marketing Consultant: Interim CMOs provide full leadership authority with complete decision-making power, while consultants offer external recommendations without execution responsibility.

  2. Interim CMO vs. Fractional CMO: Interim marketing leadership is full-time temporary coverage, while fractional CMOs work part-time on ongoing strategic partnerships.

  3. Interim CMO vs. Internal Promotion: Interim CMOs deliver immediate senior expertise without permanent commitments, avoiding capability gaps from promoting junior staff.m and lead it over time.)

Hire your Interim CMO today. No recruiters. No bloated agencies. Just vetted, top-tier talent.

What to Expect During an Interim CMO Engagement

Most interim CMO engagements begin immediately with full-time leadership for 3-12 months depending on your situation. Common formats include maternity cover periods, emergency leadership transitions, or project-based assignments with defined end dates.

Immediate priorities typically include:

  • Marketing audit & immediate stabilisation

  • Team leadership & stakeholder communication

  • Campaign continuity & performance optimisation

  • Budget management & vendor relationship oversight

  • Transition planning & knowledge documentation

Selecting the Right Interim CMO

When hiring an interim CMO, prioritise executives with proven full-time CMO experience and rapid integration skills. Look for crisis management expertise, strong team leadership capabilities, and relevant industry experience. For maternity cover, seek excellent communication and handover management skills. For emergency situations, prioritise quick decision-making abilities and stakeholder confidence-building experience.

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How Fractionus works

  • Brief us once. Maternity cover timeline, emergency needs, or short-term project requirements.

  • Meet candidates within 48 hours. Interview 2–3 experienced interim CMOs matched to your urgent needs.

  • Start immediately. Select your interim leader and begin transition within days.

  • We handle everything else. Paperwork, billing, and smooth scale‑up/scale‑down.

What you'll get during interim leadership

  • Immediate marketing leadership and decision-making authority

  • Seamless continuity of campaigns, budgets, and team management

  • Maintained stakeholder relationships and vendor oversight

  • Complete handover documentation and transition planning for permanent leadership

Don’t take our word for it

Stories are best told by the people who lived them.

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“From the big picture to day-to-day communication - we couldn’t be happier with the result. It will allow us to easily market and grow the business as we add additional brands.”

- Jess Baker, Creative Director

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about working with a Interim CMO through Fractionus


How long does an interim CMO placement last?

Most interim CMOs work full-time, dedicating 35-45 hours per week to provide complete marketing leadership. Their focus is on immediate stabilisation, team management, and maintaining campaign momentum during transitions.


How long does an interim CMO placement last?

Most interim CMO contracts last from three to 12 months, but engagements can be shorter or longer depending on your specific needs. Maternity cover typically runs 6-12 months, while emergency leadership or short-term projects may range from 1-6 months.

Can an interim CMO become a permanent full-time hire?

Yes. In some cases, interim marketing leaders transition to permanent CMO roles if both parties see a strong cultural and strategic fit. Fractionus sets clear expectations upfront and can source interim CMO candidates who might be open to permanent positions after successful temporary engagements.