The Business of Expertise: Inside the Growing World of COO and CEO Consulting
In an age where agility matters more than tenure, more top executives are stepping away from traditional roles and moving into consulting. What was once seen as a fallback after retirement has become a lucrative, strategic move for many C-suite professionals — especially former CEOs and COOs. This shift has created a thriving niche: COO consulting and CEO consulting, where expertise isn’t tied to one company, but leveraged across many. What’s driving this movement? Why are experienced operators going independent? And just how profitable is this pivot, particularly when it comes to CEO consulting salary benchmarks? Let’s take a closer look at how executive consulting is reshaping leadership and redefining career ceilings. OnwardMax The Evolution of the C-Suite Consultant For decades, CEOs and COOs have been seen as the anchors of long-term corporate leadership. But today’s business climate moves faster than ever. Companies facing high-stakes growth, transformation, or crisis are no lon...