Fractional Executive
Shane Kinkennon delivers stopgap strategy and operational leadership role-filling for teams in need.
Nonprofit stand-in leadership
I help nonprofit executive teams on an interim basis by filling empty chief strategy officer and COO roles. I serve as a hands-on team member for strategy development, operational-implementation planning.
I do so for industry association, professional society, service organization, and charitable foundation clients.
For-profit fractional exec
I serve in interim and fractional C-suite roles for private equity-funded and other businesses that are charged to lead rapid growth and scaling objectives.
I have experience in healthcare, health technology, outdoor recreation, and technology-industry businesses.
How I engage
I am available for 3- and 6-month engagements. I structure engagements that are part-time, fractional, and interim, open to the unique needs of client organizations or businesses in the moment they face.
What the Engagement Looks Like
Most of my engagements are scoped over 3 to 6 months. Some are part-time and focused; others are near full-time and deeply embedded. I shape each engagement to fit your reality—not a template.
I’m often brought in during:
Executive transitions (especially COO or CSO roles)
Periods of high growth with operational strain
Strategy implementation phases needing ownership
Leadership capacity gaps due to turnover or re-org
I don’t just fill the seat. I clarify the path forward—and help your team walk it with confidence.
Embedded Leadership, Not Outside Advice
This isn’t advisory work from the sidelines. When I join your team, I roll up my sleeves and operate as a true team member—someone who owns outcomes, not just ideas.
I lead strategic initiatives. I help operational plans take shape and stay aligned. I make decisions, collaborate with senior staff, and help ensure execution is timely and durable.
Because I’ve sat in the chair—I’ve been a COO, a Chief Strategy Officer, a consultant to high-growth teams—I know what these moments require. I don’t need a long runway. I integrate quickly, earn trust fast, and help restore forward momentum.
Relieve the pressure so you can lead well.
Leadership Development
Lead with more purpose
Unlock executive potential with tools that stick. This isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about sharpening what’s already strong.
Non-Profit Coaching
Clarity for mission leaders
Coaching for nonprofit execs that clarifies priorities, deepens board alignment, and restores the joy of doing meaningful work
Strategy Development
Bold strategy, built together
Vision without action is just a poster. Collaborate to define bold, grounded strategy that your leaders will believe in—and implement.
Strategic Planning Facilitator
Plans that actually stick
Great plans don’t sit in binders. They shape daily decisions. Facilitation that sparks clarity, drives ownership.
Strategy Advisory Consulting
Decide with more confidence
High-stakes decisions need a second brain. Tap into sharp, candid advisory that turns ambiguity into traction and aligns your exec team fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s a fractional executive?
A fractional executive steps into a key leadership role part-time or short-term to provide immediate strategic and operational leadership.
Do you only work with nonprofits?
No—I work with both nonprofits and private-sector companies during growth, transition, or capacity gaps.
How quickly can you get started?
I can usually step in within a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the complexity.
Do you replace existing leaders?
Not usually—I often fill gaps, boost capacity, or bridge transitions alongside current leadership.
What roles do you typically fill?
I most often step into COO or Chief Strategy Officer roles, but adapt to fit the moment.
How long are your engagements?
Most are 3 to 6 months, but the structure is shaped around your needs.
How do we start?
Book a quick call, and we’ll talk through what’s going on and whether I’m the right fit.