Results

The register.

Every embedded engagement since 2010, sponsor-backed and founder-led, from a portfolio assessment to the seat itself. What we did is on the record; who it was for is a partner’s call.

84
engagements
27
active
60
sponsor-backed
Steve Dion, Founder & CEO, Dion Leadership
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Sold to Gallagher · 2025

Steve Dion built Dion Leadership and sold it to Gallagher in 2025. Fairlead ran the process from preparation to close. Here he describes what that was like from the founder’s chair.

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The register

84 engagements, 2010 to today.

Interim CFO and controller seats, operating-partner roles, M&A and portfolio assessments, across energy and infrastructure, venture-backed companies and family offices. 27 active today; 60 with a sponsor at the table.

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№ 048Other sectorsActive
Engagement 48: company and sponsor withheld. Ask a partner for them.

Fractional CEO/CFO/controller support for this industrial manufacturing company in Mobile, Alabama. Fairlead manages financial close and reporting, cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, vendor management, audit coordination, and permanent CEO and CFO recruitment.

Operating partnerLeadershipSponsor-backed
№ 075Other sectorsActive
Engagement 75: company and sponsor withheld. Ask a partner for them.

Fractional CFO/controller and operating partner support for this Iowa-based trucking and logistics company. Fairlead manages financial reporting, forecasting, balance sheet cleanup, and strategic restructuring.

Operating partnerLeadershipSponsor-backed
№ 079Other sectorsActive
Engagement 79: company and sponsor withheld. Ask a partner for them.

Provide Controller Services to 7 biotech companies owned by the company, a Biosciences-focused VC Fund

LeadershipAdvisorySponsor-backed
№ 082Other sectorsActive
Engagement 82: company and sponsor withheld. Ask a partner for them.

Serve as Chief Restructuring Officer recommended by lender to stabilize cash and support lender recovery

LeadershipAdvisorySponsor-backed