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Strategic People Leadership. Built in Partnership.
Strategic People Leadership. Built in Partnership.
Strategic People Leadership. Built in Partnership.
Fractional CPO for PE-backed and high-growth companies
Fractional CPO for PE-backed and high-growth companies
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"I believe the fractional model represents the future of executive leadership: accessing world-class expertise exactly when you need it, without the overhead of full-time roles. Whether you're scaling rapidly, navigating transformation, or driving efficiency through restructuring,
I work with organisations at their most critical inflection points, building infrastructure that enables sustainable performance, then stepping back when you're ready to sustain it independently"
Liam Mulvihill, Fractional CPO
"I believe the fractional model represents the future of executive leadership: accessing world-class expertise exactly when you need it, without the overhead of full-time roles. Whether you're scaling rapidly, navigating transformation, or driving efficiency through restructuring,
I work with organisations at their most critical inflection points, building infrastructure that enables sustainable performance, then stepping back when you're ready to sustain it independently"
Liam Mulvihill, Fractional CPO
"I believe the fractional model represents the future of executive leadership: accessing world-class expertise exactly when you need it, without the overhead of full-time roles. Whether you're scaling rapidly, navigating transformation, or driving efficiency through restructuring,
I work with organisations at their most critical inflection points, building infrastructure that enables sustainable performance, then stepping back when you're ready to sustain it independently"
Liam Mulvihill, Fractional CPO
Board-level HR expertise that scales with your business. I work alongside your leadership team to build people strategies that create enterprise value.
Board-level HR expertise that scales with your business. I work alongside your leadership team to build people strategies that create enterprise value.
Commercial rigor. Human understanding. Results that last.
Commercial rigor. Human understanding. Results that last.
Commercial rigor. Human understanding. Results that last.
Solutions
Solutions
Scaled to your needs
Scaled to your needs
Fractional
Build
Diagnose talent gaps and organizational design to support growth strategy
Build or restructure leadership teams aligned to business objectives
Establish scalable people strategy and infrastructure for sustainable value creation
Interim
Bridge
Maintain business momentum during leadership transitions or hiring delays
Drive critical people initiatives without operational disruption
Stabilize team performance while identifying strategic improvements
Consulting
Intervention
Deploy targeted expertise for M&A integration, restructuring, or performance issues
Leverage specialist network to solve complex business-critical challenges
Deliver rapid impact without permanent headcount or long-term commitments
FAQ's
What exactly is a fractional CPO?
Board-level HR expertise on a part-time basis—typically 1-3 days per week. You get strategic leadership for a fraction of the £200k-£400k+ full-time cost. I build people infrastructure, navigate transitions, drive transformation. Engagements typically last 6-18 months and scale with your needs. When we finish, you have a self-sustaining people function—capability, not dependency.
How is this different from HR consultants?
Consultants deliver reports and leave. I build. I create your HRIS, reward framework, talent process, leadership programme. I'm embedded with your leadership team as your CPO, delivering hands-on execution with strategic thinking—not just a PowerPoint.
Do you alongside my existing HR?
Absolutely. I work alongside your team, elevating their capabilities. I build frameworks, systems, and infrastructure while they execute operations. When I leave, your team is stronger and ready to sustain what we've built.
What exactly is a fractional CPO?
Board-level HR expertise on a part-time basis—typically 1-3 days per week. You get strategic leadership for a fraction of the £200k-£400k+ full-time cost. I build people infrastructure, navigate transitions, drive transformation. Engagements typically last 6-18 months and scale with your needs. When we finish, you have a self-sustaining people function—capability, not dependency.
How is this different from HR consultants?
Consultants deliver reports and leave. I build. I create your HRIS, reward framework, talent process, leadership programme. I'm embedded with your leadership team as your CPO, delivering hands-on execution with strategic thinking—not just a PowerPoint.
Do you alongside my existing HR?
Absolutely. I work alongside your team, elevating their capabilities. I build frameworks, systems, and infrastructure while they execute operations. When I leave, your team is stronger and ready to sustain what we've built.
What size companies do you work with?
Growing businesses that need board-level HR expertise but aren't ready for full-time: PE-backed companies driving value creation, high-growth scale-ups, businesses in transition, companies between HR leaders, founder-led building their first proper HR function. If you need strategic leadership without the full-time cost, fractional makes sense.
What's the cost and when can we start?
Investment varies by needs and complexity. Our 30-minute call delivers a clear proposal: scope, timeline, investment. You're getting 20 years of proven leadership, strategic frameworks, and infrastructure that increases enterprise value. From first call to engagement: 2-3 weeks. Book an introduction call to start.
What if we decide we need a full-time CPO?
Great outcome—happens often. I'll help you hire the right permanent CPO: define the role, screen candidates, ensure smooth handover. They'll inherit solid foundation, not start from scratch. My goal is leaving you in the best position, whether fractionally, independently, or with full-time leadership.
What size companies do you work with?
Growing businesses that need board-level HR expertise but aren't ready for full-time: PE-backed companies driving value creation, high-growth scale-ups, businesses in transition, companies between HR leaders, founder-led building their first proper HR function. If you need strategic leadership without the full-time cost, fractional makes sense.
What's the cost and when can we start?
Investment varies by needs and complexity. Our 30-minute call delivers a clear proposal: scope, timeline, investment. You're getting 20 years of proven leadership, strategic frameworks, and infrastructure that increases enterprise value. From first call to engagement: 2-3 weeks. Book an introduction call to start.
What if we decide we need a full-time CPO?
Great outcome—happens often. I'll help you hire the right permanent CPO: define the role, screen candidates, ensure smooth handover. They'll inherit solid foundation, not start from scratch. My goal is leaving you in the best position, whether fractionally, independently, or with full-time leadership.
Can you help with specific projects?
Yes. Bespoke projects with defined scope: reward design, HR tech implementation, M&A integration, leadership programmes, EVP creation, org design, culture transformation, DEI strategy. Typically 3-6 months. Ideal for capable internal teams needing deep expertise for specific initiatives.
How do you work part-time?
I build our agreements with flexibility and clear milestones. Most engagements On my days (1-3 per week), I'm fully embedded—leadership meetings, direct team work, decisions, execution. Between sessions, available for urgent matters. This rhythm increases focus and efficiency. You get board-level thinking and hands-on delivery without full-time operational minutiae management.include natural review points (typically every 3 months) where we assess progress, adjust scope if needed, and ensure we're both getting value from the partnership.
What if it's not working out?
Quarterly review points to assess progress and adjust scope. If it's not right, we adjust or conclude professionally. Rarely happens—our introduction call ensures clear expectations upfront.
Can you help with specific projects?
Yes. Bespoke projects with defined scope: reward design, HR tech implementation, M&A integration, leadership programmes, EVP creation, org design, culture transformation, DEI strategy. Typically 3-6 months. Ideal for capable internal teams needing deep expertise for specific initiatives.
How do you work part-time?
I build our agreements with flexibility and clear milestones. Most engagements On my days (1-3 per week), I'm fully embedded—leadership meetings, direct team work, decisions, execution. Between sessions, available for urgent matters. This rhythm increases focus and efficiency. You get board-level thinking and hands-on delivery without full-time operational minutiae management.include natural review points (typically every 3 months) where we assess progress, adjust scope if needed, and ensure we're both getting value from the partnership.
What if it's not working out?
Quarterly review points to assess progress and adjust scope. If it's not right, we adjust or conclude professionally. Rarely happens—our introduction call ensures clear expectations upfront.
Ready to scale your people strategy?
Let’s discuss which approach fits your business needs.
What Leaders Say
Trust. Empathy. Inspiration. Three values that define how I work with leadership teams.
“Out of my +20 years of experience, you’ve been by far the most amazing HRD I have worked with. You are such a strong HR professional, always balancing the mind and the heart. You’ve also been a brilliant teammate, coach when I needed one, and friend.”
General Counsel, Board Member, Climate Impact Partners
“Simply put, you and your business will be better for working with Liam. He will be your trusted partner, aligning your organization for efficiency and effectiveness while enhancing employee satisfaction. And he will do it on time, on target with little to no disruptions.”
Board Member, Go To Market & Growth
“Whole heartedly agree that you’re one of the best that I’ve worked with. I am so grateful for the many ways in which you have inspired me to grow as a leader and colleague. The team is prepared and ready to take the torch forward.”
Chief Financial Officer, Climate Impact Partners
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Talent engine
Talent engine
HR Tech, Systems, AI Integration
HR Tech, Systems, AI Integration
Risk & policy
Risk & policy
Reward/EVP
Reward/EVP
15x
15x
EBITDA on successful PE exit
EBITDA on successful PE exit
30+
30+
Career C-Suite hires
Career C-Suite hires
20 yrs
20 yrs
HR leadership
HR leadership
"Simply put, you and your business will be better for working with Liam"
"Simply put, you and your business will be better for working with Liam"
CEO, Board Member Scale-Up
Meet Liam Mulvihill
Led by Liam Mulvihill — a 20-year global HR executive with experience across the US, Europe, and APAC, specialised in private equity-backed growth, M&A and transformation.
Liam partners with CEOs and investors to build people infrastructure that unlocks commercial and cultural performance.
Contact
liam@truescalehr.com
linkedin.com/liammulvihill
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