Need more than one leader? We specialize in assembling high-impact fractional teams across disciplines—giving you a full C-suite at a fraction of the cost.

At The Proper Group, we help organizations create standout products and services that provide real value and differentiate them in competitive markets. Our team comprises seasoned experts who have successfully led companies and launched iconic brands, offering their expertise at a fraction of the cost of full-time hires. We deliver quicker wins through low-risk, high-reward opportunities, build trust, and establish the infrastructure for long-term success. With a diverse collective of expert leaders from various disciplines, we're poised to help organizations and individuals improve their bottom line. At The Proper Group, we are on the move.

When you work with The Proper Group, you gain access to more than just consulting services—you partner with a network built on trust, expertise, and a commitment to your success. Here’s what makes us unique:

At The Proper Group, we’re redefining modern leadership by curating businesses' dream C-suite. To further expand our services and deliver even greater value to our clients, we’re proud to announce our strategic partnership with Integral Ops, experts in human resources strategies.
This partnership enables us to bring Fractional Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) to our Collective, providing scalable, expert HR leadership to businesses navigating today’s workforce challenges.At The Proper Group , we are passionate about providing our clients with innovative marketing solutions that help them achieve their business goals. We take pride in our ability to blend creativity and strategy to deliver results that exceed expectations.
Location: Remote / Flexible
Engagement: Fractional | Contract | Project-Based
Category: R&D, Regulatory, Product Innovation
The Proper Group is expanding our Science by Design™ practice — our embedded, science-first capability helping brands bring innovative, compliant, and consumer-loved products to market faster.
We’re building a bench of world-class talent to support clients across R&D, formulation, regulatory strategy, sustainability, and scale-up. Whether you're an experienced fractional executive, consultant, or subject-matter expert looking for purpose-driven work, this is your chance to help shape a new kind of innovation model.
You’re a scientist, technical leader, or strategist who blends expertise with a builder’s mindset. You’ve led inside startups, global brands, or high-growth environments — and you're ready to work in a more agile, impactful way.
We’re currently hiring for fractional and project-based roles with experience in:
We’re not a traditional consultancy. We’re a collective — a network of fractional executives and experts building smarter, faster, and more meaningful ways of working.
⚠️ A few transparent notes:
This is an entrepreneurial environment. Some systems are still being built, and we operate on an “eat what you kill” model. Members contribute to both client delivery and business development — and are supported by a shared infrastructure.
📩 Send a note with your background, LinkedIn or CV, and area(s) of expertise to:
👉 richard@thepropergroup.co
Or, fill out this quick interest form to get started.
The Proper Group is an equal opportunity organization. We value diverse voices, lived experiences, and inclusive innovation — and we’re committed to building a collective that reflects the world we serve.
The Proper Group was founded by Larry Burns, a visionary with over two decades of experience in strategic consulting, brand transformation, and executive leadership. Larry recognized a gap in the consulting industry—many organizations needed access to C-suite expertise and specialized guidance but didn’t always require or have access to full-time executive teams. Driven to empower companies of all sizes, Larry established The Proper Group as a dynamic solution, blending fractional leadership with a collective of top-tier professionals across industries.
Larry’s goal was to build a team that didn’t just offer advice but became an extension of each client’s leadership, fully committed to helping them realize their vision. With The Proper Group, Larry brought together a network of passionate, highly skilled experts dedicated to elevating businesses and fostering meaningful change.






Policy-Savvy. Globally Minded. Strategy-Led.
With more than two decades of experience in government affairs, diplomacy, and public-private engagement, Brent Beemer helps mission-driven organizations unlock influence, funding, and visibility across the public sector. As a Fractional Chief Government Relations & Public Affairs Officer, Brent brings clarity to complexity—guiding nonprofits, foundations, and social enterprises through federal strategy, grant readiness, and global reputation management. His leadership blends insider insight with actionable strategy, turning soft power into real impact.

Inclusive. Strategic. Transformational.
With more than 20 years of experience in DEI leadership, enterprise transformation, and cultural strategy, Eloiza Domingo helps organizations align people with purpose—and inclusion with outcomes. As a Fractional Chief Culture, Strategy & Inclusion Officer, Eloiza leads change that lasts, guiding C-suites, boards, and global teams through governance redesign, belonging strategy, and executive alignment. Her leadership fuses structure, empathy, and measurable progress to build cultures that move with the business—not against it.

The Proper Group isn’t just a collective of leaders; we’re builders of systems, momentum, and results. Our proprietary IP framework:
Delivers clarity, speed, and long-term value at every stage of the engagement.
We embed directly into your business, working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team to co-create solutions that align with your mission and scale with your vision.
Built to scale and delivered from within. That’s the Proper way.



Get the strategic leadership you need—without the cost or ramp-up of full-time hires.
Our embedded executives act as true internal leaders across:
👉 We don’t consult. We lead.

Some initiatives can’t wait—and they can’t fail.
When you’ve secured the budget but don’t have the headcount, we step in with seasoned operators who’ve done it before—no runway required.
This offering is ideal for:
Some initiatives can’t wait—and they can’t fail.
When you’ve secured the budget but don’t have the headcount, we step in with seasoned operators who’ve done it before—no runway required.
This offering is ideal for:
We embed battle-tested executive leaders with the experience to execute with urgency, precision, and calm—and who can mobilize additional fractional support if needed.
👉 When the stakes are high and timelines tight, we don’t onboard—we go to work.

With more than 25 years leading executive communications across brands like P&G, the Cincinnati Reds, and Cincinnati Children’s, Libby Coulton brings calm, clarity, and strategy to every engagement.
She joins The Proper Group as a Partner and Fractional Chief Communications Officer, helping organizations navigate high-stakes moments, shape powerful messaging, and lead from the inside.
“Communications done well is your greatest advantage. Done poorly, it’s your greatest risk.”


We embed experienced operators directly into your business—without the delays, overhead, or handoffs of traditional consulting or full-time hiring.
Whether you need a Fractional CMO, COO, CFO, CHRO, CSO, CTO, or a cross-functional pod, we act as your leadership team on day one—focused on alignment, execution, and scale
Diagnose → Design → Deploy
If you’re ready for leadership that creates clarity, systems that unlock scale, and momentum that sticks—we’re ready to lead with you.
Let's move from possibility to progress. Together.
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