Execution Drift
You have a plan, but priorities keep shifting and follow-through is inconsistent.
Interim Executive Advisory
Teams Aligned.
Momentum Restored.
When leadership changes or results slip, I step in as interim COO/CRO to steady the team, reset priorities, and rebuild momentum without creating more chaos.
10d
First Clarity Plan
19
Interim Engagements
$84M
Revenue + Cash Protected
Interim Leadership
Daniel Cross
Trusted By Growth Teams At
Best-Fit Scenarios
Bring interim leadership when things feel stuck, scattered, or urgent.
Leadership Gap
A key executive seat is open and the team needs steady direction now.
Team Integration
Two teams need one plan, shared priorities, and clear decision-making.
Growth Transition
You are growing fast and need better structure before cracks get expensive.
Current Availability
One interim slot is open this month.
I am currently supporting two companies and can take one new engagement. Most clients begin within 7-14 days.
Response within 1 business day
First Week Commitments
- Kickoff call and scope lock within 2 business days
- Clear decision map so everyone knows who owns what
- Weekly leadership check-in and simple scorecard in place
- 30-day action plan shared with your leadership team
Performance Metrics
Outcomes clients feel in the first 60 days.
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Average time to team alignment
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Cost improvement in the first 60 days
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Faster delivery across key initiatives
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Revenue and enterprise value protected
Roadmap
What working together looks like.
Phase 01
Listen + Stabilize
I meet key leaders, review the numbers, and pinpoint what is creating drag.
Phase 02
Focus + Execute
We set weekly priorities, unblock teams, and drive consistent follow-through.
Phase 03
Transfer + Handoff
I document the operating model and hand it off cleanly to your permanent leader.
Mandates
Where I typically step in.
Growth Execution
Turn strategy into weekly execution with clear ownership.
Post-M&A
Unify teams quickly so everyone is working from one plan.
Revenue Acceleration
Align sales, operations, and finance around the same targets.
Resource Focus
Refocus spend and talent on the initiatives that matter now.
Leadership Bridge
Lead the function while you hire the right long-term executive.
Board Alignment
Give the board simple, reliable updates and faster decisions.
Operating System
Your first 30 days with me.
Listen
Short interviews and data review to understand what is really happening.
Clarify
A plain-English baseline of performance, priorities, and risks.
Execute
Daily and weekly rhythms that keep leaders aligned and teams moving.
Handoff
Documented playbook, clear owners, and next-quarter priorities.
Leadership Communication
Everyone sees the same reality.
You get one clear weekly update so board members, investors, and leaders can make faster, better decisions.
Weekly Update Includes
- Progress against goals with owner notes
- Decisions needed this week
- Top risks and how we are addressing them
- Current blockers, owners, and deadlines
Case Studies
Real situations. Clear turnarounds.
Case 01 • SaaS
After three missed quarters
Interim COO appointed by the board
Before
Three missed quarters, low trust, and only 58% on-time delivery.
After Engagement
87% on-time delivery, churn trend stabilized, and confidence restored in board updates.
Case 02 • FinTech
After a complex acquisition
Interim integration leader
Before
Two teams worked in parallel with conflicting targets and unclear decision rights.
After Engagement
One operating model, 18% cost synergies captured, and a smooth handoff to the permanent COO.
Testimonials
What clients say after the turnaround.
"He brought calm to a tense situation. Within weeks, the team trusted the plan."
Board Chair • B2B SaaS
"Instead of endless meetings, we had clear weekly priorities and real follow-through."
CEO • Logistics Tech
"He helped us make hard calls quickly without losing people or momentum."
Investor Partner
"For the first time in months, our board updates were simple, clear, and credible."
CFO • FinTech
"We improved cash discipline while rebuilding delivery confidence across the team."
Founder • HealthTech
"The handoff to our permanent COO was clean, and we did not lose momentum."
Board Director
Credentials
Experience you can rely on in high-pressure moments.
Former COO/CRO across growth and turnaround environments, accountable to boards for performance, cash confidence, and clean leadership transitions.
- 11 interim COO/CRO engagements completed
- Revenue trajectory reset from -12% to +18% YoY in a prior turnaround
- Certified turnaround and restructuring practitioner
- Executive MBA, Wharton
Engagement Models
Engagement options based on urgency.
30-Day
Stabilization Sprint
Rapid assessment, immediate priorities, and execution reset.
$28k
Most Chosen • Full Engagement
Full Interim Executive
Embedded leadership across operations, revenue, and leadership cadence.
$14k/mo
Monthly
Executive Oversight
Ongoing senior guidance for teams already in motion.
$6k/mo
FAQ
Common questions before we start.
Contact
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