Andreas Lakebrink-Fractional C-level Commercial Leadership

C-level commercial leadership for growth-stage B2B companies scaling internationally

Provides fractional commercial leadership, strategic direction, and hands-on execution for growth-stage B2B companies expanding internationally that need senior commercial leadership (CRO, CCO, Head of International, or Head of Business Development) but are not ready for a full-time C-level commitment

Mitigates risks such as delayed business expansion, missed opportunities, competitors setting market standards, weakened positioning, and untapped growth potential

Offers multi-industry expertise across seven sectors with cross-sector pattern recognition

Leverages relationship capital to achieve 60-70% response rates through established networks

Focuses on execution by opening doors, guiding deals, and building processes rather than just providing advice

Core industry expertise includes Food & Beverage (B2B), Information Technology, Manufacturing & Industrial, and Business Consulting

Additional sector exposure in Aviation, Energy, Logistics, CPG, Medical Devices, and Hospitality

Network of industry specialists for sector-specific insights and warm introductions

Commercial operations: sales process and optimization, pricing and deal structuring, and revenue forecasting and KPI

Market entry expertise: barrier analysis, regulatory navigation, and cultural adaptation

Leadership capabilities: C-level stakeholder management, board reporting and investor relations, and team hiring and development

Delivers market exploration, competitive landscape analysis, growth strategy with KPIs, and go-to-market groundwork

Provides expansion roadmaps with concrete milestones and decision-maker access through established networks

Offers deal guidance, partnerships, and team leadership while acting as a strategic sparring partner for commercial decisions