About Us
55+ years of combined executive experience
We are two seasoned leaders who have spent our careers building the operational and people systems that help companies scale. Together, we bring complementary expertise to solve your most pressing challenges.
Saleem Ahmed
Fractional COO
Saleem brings over 25 years of experience building operational infrastructure that transforms ambitious strategies into measurable outcomes. His career spans global enterprises and high-growth companies, with deep expertise in creating the systems, processes, and accountability structures that enable sustainable scale.
Throughout his career, Saleem has led complex operational transformations, built enterprise PMOs from the ground up, and guided organizations through critical growth phases. He specializes in connecting AI and automation initiatives to real business value, ensuring technology investments deliver tangible results.
His approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on implementation—he's equally comfortable in the boardroom discussing long-term vision and in the trenches solving day-to-day operational challenges.
Areas of Expertise
- 01Cross-functional Team Leadership
- 02Enterprise PMO Design & Governance
- 03AI Strategy & Implementation
- 04Vendor & Cost Optimization
- 05Revenue Operations Support
- 06Change Management & Transformation
Carlos Mallen
Fractional CHRO
Carlos is a seasoned HR executive with 30 years of experience transforming organizations through strategic talent management and culture building. His career includes leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, giving him a unique perspective on scaling people operations at every stage.
He has built HR functions from scratch, led enterprise-wide culture transformations, and developed talent strategies that have attracted and retained top performers in competitive markets. Carlos understands that people are the ultimate competitive advantage, and he designs systems that unlock human potential while driving business results.
His philosophy centers on creating environments where people do their best work—aligning organizational design, compensation, development, and culture to support both individual growth and company objectives.
Areas of Expertise
- 01Talent Acquisition & Retention Strategy
- 02Organizational Design & Development
- 03Culture Transformation
- 04Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
- 05Compensation & Performance Management
- 06Succession Planning
Our Partnership
Operations and people strategy, unified
Most companies treat operations and HR as separate silos. But the most successful organizations understand that how you run the business and how you develop your people are deeply interconnected.
That's why we work together. When you engage Fractional Roles Practice, you get a unified approach that aligns your operational systems with your talent strategy. We collaborate to ensure your processes support your people, and your people have the structure they need to succeed.
Whether you need one of us or both, you benefit from our shared perspective and coordinated approach to helping your organization scale.
Ready to talk?
Schedule a conversation to discuss how fractional COO and CHRO leadership can accelerate your next stage of growth.