Fractional / Interim Management

Immediate Leadership When You Need It Most

When your business needs immediate leadership but isn’t ready for a full-time hire, our fractional / interim managers step in seamlessly. ECG’s experienced interim leaders quickly integrate into your business, stabilise your team, and deliver clear, measurable results from day one.

Dedicated to Your Success: Delivering Results Through Strategic Clarity and Proven Expertise

Our approach is hands-on, flexible, and tailored to your specific business challenges. Whether supporting your team onsite, virtually, or providing interim management, our bespoke consulting model ensures solutions align directly with your goals. Each solution is backed by senior-level consultants who bring a depth of corporate experience and proven success in transforming businesses into high-performing organisations.

Features & Benefits

Rapid Leadership Deployment: Fast placement of highly experienced interim executives to address urgent leadership needs and maintain organisational momentum.
Immediate Stability & Direction: Provides an instant stabilising influence, enhancing team confidence, productivity, and focus during periods of change.
Expert Transitional Leadership: Proven stewardship through critical transitions, ensuring business continuity and guiding teams effectively through turnarounds or strategic projects.
Structured Governance & Communication: Establishes clear reporting frameworks and maintains consistent communication with the board and key stakeholders to ensure full alignment.

Why Choose Executive Consulting Group?

When facing a critical leadership gap, you need more than a temporary replacement; you need a strategic solution. ECG provides swift access to an elite network of proven executives who bring the experience and discipline required to navigate uncertainty and drive results from day one. Unlike traditional recruitment, our focus is on deploying a strategic asset. Every interim leader is backed by a clear performance mandate and structured governance to de-risk transitions, ensure operational continuity, and inject the exact leadership needed to stabilise your business and accelerate growth.

Success Stories

Leaders We Have Worked With

“To reach our ambitious organisational goals, we decided that we had to do things differently as we had not reached our target for the last 10 years, and basically had hit a glass ceiling.

We engaged with ECG and they created a bespoke training program for us that addressed our specific needs. We are now 4 months down the track and things have really changed! Our whole interaction with prospects and clients has changed – who we talk to, what we talk about, the way we pitch our value proposition, and our follow-up process. Not only our business development approach has changed, but also our sales pipeline has changed. We are closing deals faster and with better financial outcomes.

For the first time in 10 years, we are not only heading toward reaching our targets this financial year, but we will actually smash them! I highly recommend a sales training partnership with ECG as they guided us through our sales glass ceiling!”

Chris Strickland
CEO, Lacima Group

Chris Strickland 

CEO, Lacima Group

“Over the past year Ralph and Jim have worked with the team at Moncel in a variety of capacities and have demonstrated value each step of the way.

In particular, strategic planning exercises that were facilitated by Ralph & Jim have enabled our organisation to further refine our North Star, create clearer goals and value propositions to help develop our leadership structure, as well as to simplify and align our internal strategic messaging and focus across the entire organisation.

The result has been an overall focus on growth driven priorities, ultimately leading to performance gains.

Additionally, by refining our strategic objectives we have been able to effectively recruit and build our management structure, doubling the size of the leadership team in less than 6 months.

I would not hesitate to recommend the ECG team for support with strategic planning, executive coaching, and recruitment.”

Stu Hilditch
CEO, Moncel

Stu Hilditch

CEO, Moncel

“After two years of working with ECG, we are well on track to realising our ambitious five-year growth objectives to triple our revenue.

The investment we made in working with ECG has had the best return of all the improvement projects we have ever undertaken, while also empowering our entire team to play an active role in our business growth journey.

We look forward to the next phase of working with ECG where we will further extend our business through additional service offerings, winning even more market share and helping our clients to further excel in their endeavours.”

Michael Connelly
Managing Director, CPR Group

Michael Connelly

Managing Director, CPR Group

Before I engaged Executive Consulting Group to run the Strategy Development and Alignment workshop for me and my Leadership Team, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect in terms of the content.

However, the workshop delivered much more than I thought. Ralph brought great insights into the strengths and weaknesses of my Leadership Team and facilitated some great teamwork. I found that getting to know each other’s strengths was a crucial way of improving our working relationships. Apart from sharing his wealth of knowledge and delivering the workshop in a very motivational and structured way, there were also moments of fun that encouraged excellent participation amongst the team!

Now we are all aligned on the plan moving forward and we each know which priorities to work on for the next 12-18 months, and who is responsible for delivering them.

I am very confident that by using our newly developed leading-edge models and practices, it will enable our company to get to the next level and achieve our goals.

I know that Jim and Ralph can really help a lot of companies and make them as thrilled and excited about their future as I am.

Kseniya Vasylenko
Managing Director, Value Added Meats

Kseniya Vasylenko

Managing Director, Value Added Meats

“We contracted Ralph from Executive Consulting Group after a period of serious turmoil. For our organisation he has played a key role in a decisive moment through effectively coaching our management team, and changing their mindsets. Together with him, we created our first Strategic Plan and Operational Plan. His approach has helped us to turn the members of our Executive Team into highly effective leaders, who love their jobs. While doing this, he went above and beyond the call of duty. With Ralph’s help, we started our journey in which we have turned our Technical University from a under-performing institute that had no properly working internet, no financial accountability and which was fully dependent on government funding, into a Technical University with international accreditation, being audited by an international accountancy firm without any discrepancies, having the best internet in the country and now being seen as a valued member in the global academic world. Now we are financially supported by industry stakeholders and as such, the investment in working with Executive Consulting Group was worth every Kina!”

Dr. Albert Schram
Vice Chancellor Unitech, Lae, Papua New Guinea

Dr. Albert Schram

Vice Chancellor Unitech, Lae, Papua New Guinea

“Having worked with ECG for 18 months now we are extremely happy with the results.

They go above and beyond their promises in helping us build our company’s sales revenue. In addition, they have helped us create a clear strategy, optimized our processes, trained and held us accountable so that we execute the plan and achieve our goals.

In the last 6 months, we broke our monthly sales record 3 times!

I highly recommend ECG to any company that wants to improve and grow.”

Nelson May
Managing Director, Elite Medical

Nelson May

Managing Director, Elite Medical

“Ralph accompanied me as an executive coach. His broad general management experience, including competencies in change management, mergers, business re-engineering and business integration has taught me a lot. I am convinced that Ralph will add value to other international organisations as well.”

Johan Albrecht

Managing Director Barc, Global Central Laboratory

“The Leadership Track Program kick-off workshops, delivered by Executive Consulting Group, have been instrumental in setting our leaders up for success — two years running.
In the first year, we had 10 participants, and in the second, 7.

In both cohorts, the impact was immediate.

The sessions provided a strong foundation for our leadership development journey, engaging participants from the very beginning and aligning them with the program’s purpose.
What truly stood out was the quality of facilitation — professional, insightful, and tailored to our organisation’s context. The workshops were not only informative but also energising, equipping our leaders with the clarity, confidence, and tools to grow.

It was an exceptional way to launch a meaningful program, and we’re deeply grateful for our partnership with Executive Consulting Group.”

Sheemal Visun
Chief Operations and People Officer, KJR Australia

Sheemal Visun

Chief Operations and People Officer, KJR Australia

“I engaged Executive Consulting Group (ECG), as I needed sales expertise to help me drive my numbers of sales up along with my margins.

My sales team consisted of one senior BDM and two inbound salespeople, who had never had any prior sales training.

Ralph began a 6-month sales training and coaching program with my sales team and trained them on a fortnightly basis over 6 months. Jim worked as an outsourced Sales Manager with the sales guys on a weekly basis to help execute on the new learnings and ensure adherence to the new way of working.

The results over 2020 have been very impressive. My sales team’s abilities and professionalism increased significantly and we are now far exceeding our weekly sales targets. The sales training was a change program that has taken our business to a whole new level of capability.

I highly recommend ECG to anyone that needs to improve sales for their organisation, and the skills and professionalism of their teams.”

Pete Theron
Managing Director, OZ Excavator Buckets Pty Ltd

Pete Theron

Managing Director, OZ Excavator Buckets Pty Ltd

“When I began my Senior BDM role at Netstrategy, I was told I was reporting to the Sales Director, Jim Colonas from Executive Consulting Group. This was something I was not used to, as Jim is an external consultant that has been hired as a Sales Director.

I was a bit sceptical at first, that an external to the business could provide the level of support and motivation needed for our team to be successful.

It did not take long for me to realise that Jim was very close to the business and knew exactly what we had to do to reach our targets. We met weekly in our sales meetings that proved to not only keep us accountable to our KPIs, but was also an awesome sales coaching session where I got to further develop my Consultative sales skills and my Challenger sales methodology, as well as learning some very effective techniques that even a seasoned sales executive like me found extremely useful.

I find myself now looking forward to the weekly sales meetings as I am always up for improving my skills and success. Jim is also available when I call him throughout the week to discuss any situations or deals as I need.

I highly recommend Executive Consulting Group as Outsourced Sales Managers because they are professionals in sales and sales management. They know what it takes to grow sales and keep a sales team focussed and motivated on achieving their goals.”

Eric Doherty
Senior BDM, NetStrategy

Eric Doherty

Senior BDM, NetStrategy

“We engaged Executive Consulting Group to assist us identify the issues in our sales organisation and during this period, when we were not ready to hire a Sales Manager, we outsourced the Sales Management position to ECG.

After several months of managing our sales team, optimising our processes, putting kpi’s, structured reporting and accountability in place, we concluded that hiring a General Manager of Sales could make a big difference to our sales team.

ECG helped us bridge the gap during a period of uncertainty until we knew what kind of structure we were moving forward with and hence what type of Sales Manager to hire.”

Alex Farenden
Managing Director, ACT Logistics

Alex Farenden

Managing Director, ACT Logistics

“We reached out to Ralph Vossenberg of Executive Consulting Group when we were seeking ongoing professional development for our Technical Managers, operating in 5 different countries. The training brought a very good balance between theory and practice in topics as leadership and people management skills, including giving feedback and management of emotions. The workshop was very well received and the participants learned valuable skills that they could put into practice the very next day.”

Rajkumar Menon
Director Engineering & Fleet, Hevilift Group

Rajkumar Menon

Director Engineering & Fleet, Hevilift Group

“It was clear that Ricardo’s straight forward and honest approach was exactly what we were looking for as he helped us further understanding and improve our recruitment process. He assisted with candidate profiling, shortlisting, the skilful creation of interview questions and conducting Sales Assessments, which lead to an analysis which assisted us with onboarding our new hire. With their assistance we were able to get a true understanding of our candidates and make the right decision on who to hire. I would highly recommend Ricardo Barriga and the team at Executive Consulting Group to any company looking to engage with true professionals.”

Conor Healy
Chief Operating Officer, The Tad James Company

Conor Healy

Chief Operating Officer, The Tad James Company

“Ralph spent 11 months working closely with our organisation delivering a sales and client-engagement coaching and mentoring program. His expert facilitation and mentoring allowed us to better understand the sales cycle, shorten sales lead times, and helped our team bond during a period of organisational change.”

Katie Barns
Technology Manager, Global Mining Company

Katie Barns

Technology Manager, Global Mining Company

“We were like many other mining services companies, a victim of the industry downturn and in scarcity mode. We knew we had to do something, but the idea that it would cost money and with no guarantee of success, made us hesitant.

After an initial session, we agreed to start with a 9 month sales skills training program for specialists and managers who had contact with clients. Half way through the program, we had a 2 day workshop, in which we did a lot of practice. This workshop really hit home and allowed us to practice the power of using excellent consultative selling skills.

More importantly, through the 9 months each of our people in the program started to understand that selling had to be followed up with a genuine commitment to delivering the outcomes discussed during the meetings with prospective clients. This enabled us to generate more repeat clients and had different conversations with prospective clients that led to better outcomes and setup our projects for success from the start.

Having finished the program, our company is now in a different space! Call it abundance mode. Even though the industry we are in still hasn’t completely recovered from the downturn, we absolutely have. We demonstrate to our clients the value we add to their business and the result is that we grow, we expand, and our margins have also improved.

We look forward to again working together with Ralph, because we know there is an excellent Return on investment!”

Gerard Wood
Managing Director, Bluefield

Gerard Wood

Managing Director, Bluefield

“I reached out to Ralph when our company was in need of training for our team which was about to attend a significant trade exhibition. From the instant that we connected we developed a great rapport.

Ralph delivered a two-day Exhibition and ran Perception Enhancement Workshop. This intensive workshop was tremendous preparation for this significant week-long exhibition. The workshop had a great positive impact on the morale & team spirit and equipped the participants with practical knowledge to carry out their respective roles during the exhibition and follow up process.

As a result of this, the company was successful in developing a significant number of quality leads. A number of these leads were successfully converted into sales. These sales made a 15% increase in the annual revenue for the year.”

Gregory Yon
CEO, NID Pty Ltd

Gregory Yon

CEO, NID Pty Ltd

“Ricardo is a breath of fresh air when it comes to the (executive) job search market.

I approached Ricardo when a position was advertised on LinkedIn.

It was a real pleasure working with Ricardo. He was so committed in his role, and remains connected throughout the process of hiring, gave me regular updates right from initial introduction till onboarding, and ensured that the negotiations with my Company were beneficial to my career. He continuously and consistently helped with the right information and addressed the issues the candidate might have.

His intimate knowledge of this specialised position and relationships as well as his ability to promote you as the best candidate through your resume and the interview process, have been second to none and insightful. Further, he took the extra mile and followed up about my status at the firm after I was recruited.

Calm, friendly, diligent, respectful, knowledgeable, and professionalism are some of the qualities you will experience when you commence your relationship with Ricardo in search of your new (executive) venture.
I cannot thank and recommend Ricardo strongly enough.”

Arthur Jacobs
Commercial and Operations Director, Advancetex

Arthur Jacobs

Commercial and Operations Director, Advancetex

“We appointed Jim Colonas and the Executive Consulting Group team to launch a search for an executive role to head up our Australian operations.

They were extremely pro-active and managed this project with the right timing, rigor and commitment to bring it to a successful conclusion.

We did appreciate their approach and professionalism, especially in the context we are based overseas in Switzerland.

We highly recommend Executive Consulting Group.”

Hugues Salle
Group HR Director, Cha Technologies Trading and Services SA / Switzerland

Hugues Salle

Group HR Director, Cha Technologies Trading and Services SA / Switzerland

“The whole process of recruiting a top position in the business was made effortless from start to end.

From the initial enquiry and right throughout the recruitment process, it was entirely professional. The recruitment team have excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with an ethical approach that delivers results.

They took the time and made the effort to thoroughly understand our company, the role and were just as thorough in understanding the candidate we were seeking and the skills and attributes that we required.

Within a short timeframe, they had narrowed down excellent candidates.

The service is excellent and ECG are very attentive with regular updates. The words expertise, professionalism, transparency and friendliness characterise my experience.

For these reasons I provide a strong recommendation and look forward to future collaboration.”

Jon Bunch
General Manager, Bay Technologies

Jon Bunch

General Manager, Bay Technologies

“We made the decision to expand our digital hub’s workforce with several new roles, and the thought of trying to find the right employees to both fit the role and complement our existing staff was daunting. Let alone going through the search and shortlisting process. After looking at various options we decided to go exclusively with Executive Consulting Group.

ECG took the lead every step of the way, covering the entire process, from working with us to clearly define role requirements, creating role descriptions and managing the selection and interview phase.

Throughout the process, their market insights, responsiveness and communication levels were excellent, and they kept me informed every step of the way. I particularly appreciate the meaningful and comprehensive reports that made it so much easier to not only be confident that the candidates presented can do the job but also to get a real feel for the candidates’ personality and suitability for our team’s culture.

The partnership with ECG meant that I could continue to focus on my daily tasks, as the shortlist ECG presented was spot on, and we were able to interview very suitable candidates.

Thank you so much for your expertise and efforts, and for making this a pleasant experience for everyone involved.”

Steve Costa
Chief Digital Officer, Axima Logistics and International YKGA

Steve Costa

Chief Digital Officer, Axima Logistics and International YKGA

“Ricardo was one of the best recommendations I have received in Strategic Resourcing. My initial application and subsequent discussion with Ricardo were key to drawing out my personal strengths and emphasising my priorities. Surprisingly, the role for which I completed the process was not where Ricardo saw my strengths best applied and he offered me a more exclusive role, which I am pleased to say was a perfect match for me. I think that working with Ricardo as a partner has helped me to provide a more honest and personalised performance in my career, and I thank him for allowing me to recognise this. I am pleased to provide my support and recommend his services to his future clients.”

Douglas Jordan
Lease and Sales Manager Open Pit, Slope Stability Monitoring at Groundprobe

Douglas Jordan

Lease and Sales Manager Open Pit, Slope Stability Monitoring at Groundprobe

“Jim is a thoroughly knowledgeable professional who is able to clearly and concisely articulate the needs of his clients, and has the experience to determine the most suitable candidate for a position. He inspires a great deal of confidence, and he delivers excellent outcomes.”

Joe Woolley
Strategic Advisor, Kronos Human Capital Management

Joe Woolley

Strategic Advisor, Kronos Human Capital Management

“After I was made redundant, I was left lost and unsure of my future. By working through the outplacement program with Ricardo, I now have a clear understanding of my career future. Ricardo assisted me to discover and overcome my self-limiting beliefs, aiding me to create and execute a plan to achieve my goals.”

Daniel M.
National Sales Engineer, Global Engineering Firm

Daniel M.

National Sales Engineer, Global Engineering Firm

“After a period of misalignment between my Director and me, I knew that my employment in the company was coming to an end.

Luckily, my employer was supportive of me moving on, and we agreed that I would contact Executive Consulting Group (ECG) for their expertise in outplacement services to assist me with my next career move.

When we began the program, I was ready to leave the next day, but after my initial discussion with my ECG consultant, I realised that there was quite a bit of work I needed to do on myself to gain clarity before making any permanent decisions regarding my future. I also needed advice on how I could best present myself and my strengths to a potential new employer.

The sessions with ECG changed my whole perspective and I went from being rather passive about my future, into taking the driver’s seat: I now knew exactly what I wanted in my future role, created a smashing resume, that was pivotal in my marketing campaign, and was well prepared for any interviewing process.

The transformation helped me enormously and enabled me to secure a role that fits me perfectly.

I can strongly recommend ECG to any company with employees who have added value but don’t fit in the company’s future plans anymore. The ECG outplacement service will facilitate the respectful departure of people who need to move on whilst helping the company maintain their reputation as an employer of choice in the marketplace.”

Julie W
landed a CFO role

Julie W

landed a CFO role

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Dedicated to Your Success: Delivering Results Through Strategic Clarity and Proven Expertise

Features & Benefits

Rapid Leadership Deployment: Fast placement of highly experienced interim executives to address urgent leadership needs and maintain organisational momentum.
Immediate Stability & Direction: Provides an instant stabilising influence, enhancing team confidence, productivity, and focus during periods of change.
Expert Transitional Leadership: Proven stewardship through critical transitions, ensuring business continuity and guiding teams effectively through turnarounds or strategic projects.
Structured Governance & Communication: Establishes clear reporting frameworks and maintains consistent communication with the board and key stakeholders to ensure full alignment.

Why Choose Executive Consulting Group?

Success Stories

Leaders We Have Worked With

Improved Sales Operations

"We needed a new approach, and what attracted us was the hands-on method. They didn't just present a framework; they analysed our pain points and created a documented plan that he was willing to back up and implement - that was the big difference. He transformed our sales team into trusted advisors and showed us that successful recruiting isn't about finding the best candidates, but finding the right person for the job."

Malcolm Stuart

Owner and Director | ACT Logistics

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Transforming a Sales Team and Powering Interstate Growth

"Executive Consulting Group came in and provided the clarity and detailed plan we needed to break through our sales plateau. They helped us with everything from sales mindset to recruiting the right people for our interstate expansion. I'd recommend them to any business looking to increase their sales and implement more structure around their sales team. They certainly have done a great job for us."

Nelson May

General Manager | Elite Medical

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Rebuilding a Leadership Team from the Ground Up

“When I took over as CEO, the entire board was replaced and I was facing a challenge so daunting I was actually thinking of quitting. In conversations with Ralph, we devised a strategy and began an intensive coaching process with my completely new and inexperienced management team. As an outsider, he could get people out of their comfort zone in a way that wouldn't have been possible for me. Starting an executive consulting process with your team… it definitely pays off.”

Dr Albert Schram

Vice-Chancellor | PNG University of Technology

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Clear Strategic Direction and Improved Profitability

“Before engaging with Executive Consulting Group, we were lacking a way forward and I was working too much in the business, not on it. What stood out was their proposal's 'understanding section', it proved they knew exactly what we needed. The strategy workshop and recruitment of a salesperson got us moving forward, and we now have a detailed operational plan that lifted us out of the survival mode COVID put us in. I would definitely recommend them to any business that wants to take their operations to the next level.”

Kseniya Vasylenko

Managing Director | Value Added Meats

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Enhanced Sales Engagement and Strategic Growth

“The market was changing, and we needed to shift from a reactive to a proactive sales team. What we liked about Executive Consulting Group was that it wasn't a one-stop shop; it was a detailed, six-month process of training and personal coaching. The most significant impact was gaining a structured approach to our sales and key account plans. As a result, our whole team is speaking the same language, our sales results are very positive, and we are closer to our clients than ever before. We now have a clear strategy and focus for the future.”

Peter Nuttall

Managing Director | RUD Chains

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“I engaged Executive Consulting Group (ECG), as I needed sales expertise to help me drive my numbers of sales up along with my margins.

My sales team consisted of one senior BDM and two inbound salespeople, who had never had any prior sales training.

I highly recommend ECG to anyone that needs to improve sales for their organisation, and the skills and professionalism of their teams.”

Pete Theron
Managing Director, OZ Excavator Buckets Pty Ltd

Pete Theron

Managing Director, OZ Excavator Buckets Pty Ltd

I was a bit sceptical at first, that an external to the business could provide the level of support and motivation needed for our team to be successful.

Eric Doherty
Senior BDM, NetStrategy

Eric Doherty

Senior BDM, NetStrategy

ECG helped us bridge the gap during a period of uncertainty until we knew what kind of structure we were moving forward with and hence what type of Sales Manager to hire.”

Alex Farenden
Managing Director, ACT Logistics

Alex Farenden

Managing Director, ACT Logistics

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FAQ

When is the right time to bring in a fractional or interim manager?

You bring in an interim manager when you have a critical leadership gap that is costing you time, money, or momentum. This typically happens during a crisis, a sudden leadership departure, or a major change initiative where your existing team lacks the specific expertise to execute. If you need immediate, high-calibre leadership to stabilise a team, drive a crucial project, or execute a turnaround strategy without the delay and long-term cost of a permanent hire, now is the right time.

What are the advantages of an interim manager over just hiring a permanent replacement?

The key advantages are speed and impact. An ECG interim leader is on the ground and delivering results in days, not the months it takes to recruit a permanent executive. They bring a wealth of cross-industry experience and complete objectivity, allowing them to make the tough, necessary decisions without getting caught up in internal politics. It’s a flexible, high-impact solution that delivers senior leadership precisely when and where you need it, without the long-term overhead.

What can we expect from an ECG interim manager from day one?

You can expect hands-on execution. Our interim leaders don’t just advise; they integrate into your business, take ownership of the challenge, and implement the plan. From day one, their focus is on bringing stability to the team, establishing clear objectives, and driving towards measurable results. As one of our clients said, we don’t just present a framework; “he was willing to back up and implement – that was the big difference.”

How do you ensure the interim manager's work creates lasting value after their assignment ends?

Our goal is to deliver a sustainable solution, not a temporary patch. Throughout the engagement, our interim leaders focus on building robust processes, mentoring your existing team members, and documenting a clear path forward. The handover process is meticulously planned to ensure a seamless transition to a permanent leader, leaving the team and the business significantly stronger, more capable, and better positioned for future growth.