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Fractional Chief Operating Officer

A fractional chief operating officer for companies that need executive-level operations leadership without the $300K commitment. Kamyar Shah serves as fractional chief operating officer through World Consulting Group, building the systems, processes, and management infrastructure that turn strategy into daily execution. Over 650 companies served across 25 years.

48-72hr decision cycles
20-35% leadership output gain
2-3x execution volume
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“When we decided to dramatically increase the scale of our operations, we chose Kamyar for his experience and skills in Operations Management. His know-how has been indispensable in our effort and success.”

Mark Griffin / CEO, Great State Dental Lab

30 minutes. No pitch. No sales process.
25+
Years in Operations
650+
Client Engagements
90
Day Operating Plans
$2M-100M
Client Revenue Range

Why Companies Choose a Fractional Chief Operating Officer

A fractional chief operating officer solves a specific problem: the company needs COO-level capability but cannot justify or afford a full-time executive hire. At $250K to $500K in total compensation, a full-time COO represents enormous financial risk for companies between $2M and $50M. A fractional chief operating officer delivers the same strategic and operational leadership at a fraction of that cost.

The risk calculus matters. Forty percent of executive hires fail within 18 months. A fractional chief operating officer engagement carries none of that risk. The engagement is performance-based, month-to-month, and structured around measurable deliverables. If the fractional chief operating officer is not producing results, the engagement adjusts or ends without severance obligations or board-level disruption.

Kamyar Shah has served as fractional chief operating officer for over 650 companies through World Consulting Group. The companies that benefit most are those in the $2M to $100M range where operations have outgrown founder management but the organization is not yet large enough to support a full C-suite.

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No pitch. No sales process. One direct conversation about your operational challenge.

What Kamyar Shah Delivers as a Fractional Chief Operating Officer

Executive operations leadership. Kamyar Shah provides the strategic operations thinking that a full-time chief operating officer would deliver: translating business strategy into operational plans, building management systems, and creating the accountability structures that make execution reliable.

Systems architecture. A fractional chief operating officer builds the operational backbone your company needs: reporting dashboards, process workflows, team structures, and decision-making frameworks. Kamyar Shah designs these systems for your specific scale and growth trajectory.

Team and leadership development. Operations systems only work when the people running them are capable. Kamyar Shah develops your management layer, building the operational competence your team needs to execute without constant executive intervention.

90-day operating cadence. Every fractional chief operating officer engagement runs on 90-day cycles with defined objectives, measurable milestones, and clear ownership. No ambiguity about what gets built, who owns it, or how success is measured.

Client Results

What Clients Say

“Kamyar Shah is an excellent COO. He would be an outstanding COO for your company, bringing nothing but success. His high level of expertise and self-confidence paired with solid leadership skills ensure the design and implementation of policies that promote positive company culture and vision.”
Brenda Doles, RN, MBA / President, HCRS, Inc.
“I have been looking for a COO with Kamyar’s expertise for over seven years. He is the cleaner for all the messes that come with running a business. He implemented policies and systems that helped create solid footing for our company to grow from.”
Ben Burns / Founder and CEO, Discount Two-Way Radio Corporation

Investment

Engagements run 6 to 12 months. Executive-level strategic work, not advisory-by-the-hour. Measurable operational impact in the first quarter. Scope and price determined on the discovery call.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a fractional chief operating officer do?
A fractional chief operating officer provides part-time COO-level leadership: operational strategy, system design, team management, and execution accountability. Kamyar Shah serves as a fractional chief operating officer through World Consulting Group, working 10–20 hours per week.
How is a fractional chief operating officer different from an operations consultant?
A fractional chief operating officer takes executive accountability for operational outcomes. An operations consultant advises. Kamyar Shah as your fractional chief operating officer owns the operational function, not just the advisory role.
How much does a fractional chief operating officer cost?
A fractional chief operating officer with Kamyar Shah costs $6,000–$15,000 per month through World Consulting Group versus $300K–$500K annually for a full-time COO.
How long does a fractional chief operating officer engagement last?
Most fractional chief operating officer engagements with Kamyar Shah run 6–18 months. The engagement ends when the operational systems are built, the team can run them independently, and the company has clarity on whether a full-time COO is warranted.

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Book a 30-minute call with Kamyar Shah. One conversation will tell you whether a fractional chief operating officer is the right operational model for your company right now.