Fractional and interim communications management
Senior leadership, strategic continuity and execution when they matter most
International corporations and organisations cannot put critical communications and stakeholder engagement on hold when a senior communications position unexpectedly becomes vacant, organisational restructuring makes an immediate permanent appointment impractical, or a senior executive is on extended leave.
Leidar provides experienced fractional and interim leaders who can step into senior communications, corporate affairs, advocacy and engagement roles at short notice—combining strategic direction with hands-on implementation.
A trusted partner for critical transitions
We understand that organisations facing leadership gaps need more than additional communications capacity. They need experienced professionals who can integrate quickly, provide direction, maintain executive confidence and keep teams, agencies and priority programmes moving.
Our consultants work alongside CEOs, COOs, HR leaders and executive teams. Depending on the mandate, we can lead an existing function, stabilise a team during transition or act as a fractional Chief Communications or Corporate Affairs Officer.
Strategic continuity
Leidar consultants rapidly assess the organisation’s priorities, team capabilities and stakeholder environment. We then provide the leadership and implementation support required to maintain momentum while the organisation determines its longer-term structure.
Situations in which we can support you:
Extended parental, medical or other leadership leave
Unexpected departure of a senior communications executive
Recruitment of a new communications or corporate affairs leader
Organisational transformation or restructuring
Temporary hiring or headcount restrictions
Mergers, acquisitions and integrations
International expansion or entry into new markets
Periods of increased regulatory or reputational pressure
Rapid growth before a permanent communications function is established
Communications teams requiring stabilisation or strategic redirection
Our Services
Assuming temporary responsibility as Chief Communications Officer, Head of Corporate Affairs, Public Affairs or in another senior stakeholder engagement role.
Providing senior advice to CEOs, COOs, HR leaders, boards and executive teams on communications, reputation and stakeholder engagement.
Rapidly evaluating priorities, capabilities, commitments and risks to establish a clear and focused mandate.
Leading existing teams, clarifying responsibilities and maintaining performance during periods of uncertainty or change.
Developing and implementing communications for restructuring, leadership transitions, integration and organisational transformation.
Aligning communications and stakeholder engagement with the organisation’s strategy, purpose and international ambitions.
Maintaining engagement with policymakers, regulators, industry bodies and other influential stakeholders.
Ensuring timely, credible and consistent communication with employees, managers and external stakeholders.
Managing emerging risks and leading proactive and reactive communications when reputational pressure increases.
Translating strategic priorities into coordinated communications and engagement programmes with clear responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
Providing senior oversight of external agencies, specialist partners, resources and communications budgets.
Preparing the function for its next phase and ensuring an organised transfer of responsibilities to permanent leadership.