This article was originally published by Georgia Today.
This article examines the growing adoption of fractional leadership, a model in which seasoned C‑suite executives engage with organizations on a part‑time basis while still owning outcomes and driving strategic initiatives. Companies are increasingly turning to this approach to gain high‑level expertise without adding full‑time headcount, especially during moments that require speed, flexibility, and specialized judgment—such as M&A integration, market entry, technology transformation, or financial restructuring. Sevada Baghdyan, Partner at Boyden, explains that in emerging markets like Armenia and Georgia, fractional leadership can “noticeably speed up company growth by adding senior judgment, installing simple operating rhythms, and de‑risking change without expanding fixed headcount.”
As the model gains traction, Boyden’s regional offices help organizations define clear mandates, set decision rights, establish governance rhythms, and plan succession pathways for eventual full‑time hires when needed. Sevada, who advises founders, boards, and CEOs on executive hiring and leadership effectiveness, reinforces that while fractional leadership is still new in the region, its impact is significant when structured properly and aligned to company needs.
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