Wolfe Yates & Co.
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Leadership, Transition
& Turnaround

Interim CXO roles, growth-to-scale transitions, capital raise readiness, and founder succession—with empathy and accountability

When Companies Need Experienced Interim Leadership

Critical transitions demand experienced leadership—but full-time executive hires aren't always the right solution. Whether navigating a turnaround, scaling rapidly, preparing for capital raises, or managing founder succession, organizations need leaders who can deliver results quickly.

Our principals bring Fortune 500 experience and startup agility to interim and fractional executive roles. We've successfully completed multiple international restructurings, scaled companies from early stage to sustainable operations, and built high-performance cultures that outlast our tenure.

Immediate Impact

We hit the ground running with decades of executive experience

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Strategic & Operational

We combine strategic vision with hands-on execution capability

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People-Centered

We lead with empathy while maintaining accountability for results

Our Leadership Approach

We combine deep executive experience with human-centered leadership to drive sustainable transformation

Fractional & Interim Executive Leadership

Access Fortune 500-level executives on a fractional or interim basis. We serve as CEO, CFO, COO, CSO, or CIO to provide strategic direction and operational leadership during critical growth phases, transitions, or permanent hire searches. Save 60-70% compared to full-time executive hires.

Turnaround & Restructuring

We've successfully completed multiple international restructurings and turnarounds. Our approach combines rapid financial stabilization with strategic repositioning and team engagement. We make tough decisions with empathy while maintaining accountability for measurable improvement.

Growth Transitions & Scaling

Scaling from startup to sustainable enterprise requires different leadership capabilities at each stage. We help companies navigate founder-to-professional management transitions, prepare for capital raises, build operational infrastructure, and create scalable business processes.

Culture & Team Transformation

High-performance cultures don't happen by accident. We work with leadership teams to define values, align organizational culture with business objectives, build trust and psychological safety, and create environments where talented people choose to stay and thrive.

Leadership Roles We Fill

Our principals have held these roles in Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups

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Fractional/Interim CEO

Strategic vision, board relations, fundraising, and organizational leadership

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Fractional/Interim CFO

Financial strategy, capital raises, investor relations, and financial operations

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Fractional/Interim COO

Operational excellence, process optimization, and scaling infrastructure

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Fractional/Interim CSO

Market strategy, business development, and strategic partnerships

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Fractional/Interim CIO

Technology strategy, systems implementation, and digital transformation

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Board Advisory

Strategic guidance and governance expertise for boards and investors

Success Story

Cleantech Scale-Up Turnaround

A cleantech company facing operational challenges and investor pressure engaged our team as interim COO and CFO. Within 6 months, we stabilized operations, restructured the financial model, and prepared the company for a successful Series B raise.

Key Achievements:

  • • Reduced operational costs by 35% while improving delivery quality
  • • Rebuilt investor confidence through transparent financial reporting
  • • Hired and onboarded permanent CFO and VP Operations
  • • Company successfully raised $15M Series B within 8 months

The engagement demonstrates our ability to step into critical leadership roles during challenging transitions, deliver measurable results, and build sustainable foundations for long-term success— all while maintaining team morale and organizational culture.

Need Experienced Leadership for Your Transition?

Let's discuss how fractional or interim executive leadership can help you navigate critical transitions with confidence.