Interim CPO
A critical transition needs an experienced executive.
When a leadership departure, merger, restructure or major transformation cannot wait, Kate steps in to establish priorities, restore confidence and carry executive accountability.
Fractional and interim leadership at critical inflection points
Senior people leadership when stability, judgement and momentum matter most.
Kate Klease works with CEOs and boards as a fractional or interim Chief People Officer when an organisation needs an experienced executive to establish direction, restore confidence and carry accountability through transition, disruption or significant change.
She connects the people agenda with the realities of business performance, bringing commercial judgement to workforce decisions, organisational capability, risk and execution.
Based on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, working with organisations across Melbourne and Australia.
Experienced people leadership. Two ways to engage.
Fractional CPO
You need senior judgement before you need a full time appointment.
As the business grows, Kate provides executive people leadership for an agreed level of commitment, helping the CEO make sound decisions about structure, leadership, workforce investment and capability.
If you are considering your first HR appointment, she can help establish the direction and support the business needs, giving an operational HR hire a clear mandate and experienced leadership.
Is a Fractional CPO right for your organisation?
Kate Klease introduces fractional Chief People Officer leadership for growing organisations that need senior people expertise without a full-time appointment.
Recent Fractional & Interim Appointments
Kate is not currently accepting additional fractional or interim roles. Enquiries about future appointments are welcome.
Executive people leadership following significant merger activity, supporting integration, workforce alignment and organisational capability.
Reporting directly to the Board, Kate worked to rebuild trust, strengthen governance and establish a pathway towards financial sustainability, developing commercial and operational initiatives for Board consideration and endorsement.
People systems transformation in a complex project delivery environment.
The right leadership starts with understanding the challenge.
For a future fractional or interim appointment, contact Kate directly to discuss the business context, priorities and timing.