LEVERAGE A FRACTIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF
SAVE TIME AND MONEY, EXPAND EXECUTIVE IMPACT, AND IMPROVE BUSINESS OUTCOMES
EXPERIENCED STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON DEMAND
About Chief of Staff NOW
About Chief of Staff NOW
About Chief of Staff NOW
Chief of Staff NOW provides founders and executives with high-level fractional support designed to help you stand up, scale up, and navigate complexity—without the overhead of a full-time hire.
We don't just "consult"; we integrate. By auditing your workflows and aligning them with your vision, we eliminate operational friction so you can focus on the big picture.
Partner with us to solve:
- Execution Gaps: Turning "someday" projects into "done."
- Operational Drag: Streamlining workflows for peak performance.
- Decision Fatigue: Providing a high-level thought partner for complex pivots.
Ready to reclaim your bandwidth? Let’s talk!
Our Engagement Model
About Chief of Staff NOW
About Chief of Staff NOW
Reclaim 10-20 hours of your week
We don't just manage tasks; we own outcomes. By taking the lead on your strategic initiatives, cross-functional programs, and executive communications, we give you back the time needed to lead your vision.
Flexible partnerships built for scale
Every business is at a different stage. We offer high-level leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive hire. Our models include:
- Fractional Retainer: Ongoing strategic support and "right-hand" integration.
- Project-Based: Focused execution on specific launches, pivots, or audits.
- Success-Aligned: Fee-based structures with potential for shared-success or equity milestones.
The power of the network
You aren’t just hiring one person; you’re gaining access to a curated ecosystem. If a milestone requires specialized expertise—be it legal, tech, or niche marketing—we tap into our vetted network to ensure your project stays on track and under budget.
Operational Sync
We believe in radical transparency. While we are experts in modern project management stacks, we are tool-agnostic. We integrate into your existing workflow to ensure a seamless "day one" start.
Debi Gerstel, Founder
About Chief of Staff NOW
Debi Gerstel, Founder
Debi Gerstel: The Strategic Architect
With over 20 years of leadership at the intersection of strategy and operations, Debi is the ultimate "Swiss Army Knife" for high-growth organizations. She specializes in turning institutional chaos into streamlined, scalable success.
A Pedigree of Excellence
Debi’s career is defined by her roles at the center of global powerhouses:
- Chief of Staff at PwC
- VP of Strategy & Operations at ENGIE
- Business Operations Leader at Amazon
Proven Impact
Having led more than 100 enterprise-wide initiatives, Debi thrives in rapidly changing environments—from tech startups to established enterprises and nonprofits. She blends the analytical discipline of an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas and a B.S. from Cornell University with an action‑oriented, hands‑on approach that delivers results and drives meaningful progress.
From improving operational flow to unlocking new growth opportunities, Debi brings steady leadership and thoughtful problem‑solving that help teams scale with clarity and confidence.