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Fractional CEO / COO 

​Joseph brings a commanding blend of military precision and business leadership to companies navigating transition, growth, or crisis. A former U.S. Naval Officer and F-14 Fighter Pilot turned CEO and COO, Joseph has led complex operations across global markets—building resilient cultures, scaling operations, and mentoring executive teams.

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Serving in fractional leadership engagements, Joseph serves as a transformative force for organizations that need clarity, momentum, and results.

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Expertise in

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Strategic Leadership & Executive Alignment

  • Serves as a trusted advisor to boards, founders, and leadership teams.

  • Brings a clear-eyed strategic approach to decision-making and culture change.

  • Navigates high-stakes transitions, mergers, or restructures with precision.

 

Turnarounds & Operational Excellence

  • Leads rapid stabilization of underperforming teams and units.

  • Implements performance metrics, lean systems, and leadership accountability.

  • Rebuilds morale, restores momentum, and improves bottom-line health.

 

Startup Growth & Scale Readiness

  • Helps startups graduate from founder-led chaos to operational maturity.

  • Installs systems, processes, and talent infrastructure for scalable growth.

  • Strengthens investor confidence through governance and team development.

 

Executive Coaching & Culture Building

  • Coaches senior leaders to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact.

  • Develops high-trust, high-performance cultures that scale with growth.

  • Aligns people strategy with business strategy for lasting performance.

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Ideal Engagement Scenarios

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  • Interim or fractional CEO / COO support during transitions

  • Leadership continuity during founder sabbatical or succession planning

  • Crisis intervention and turnaround leadership

  • Strategic realignment and culture reset initiatives

  • Executive mentorship and talent development programs

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With 4,000+ flight hours and 300+ carrier landings, Joseph has led under pressure in the world’s most demanding environments. That same discipline and clarity now guide CEOs, boards, and leadership teams through today’s most complex business challenges.

 

His philosophy—“Where Precision Meets Purpose, People Drive Performance”—serves as the foundation of his work with mission-driven organizations across industries.

 

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