Fabio Gallo

The Right Fit

For boards, investors, founders, and organizations seeking a leader who bridges strategy and execution—someone who can build businesses, not just manage them.

What You Get

Business Builder, Not Just Operator

Experience creating new revenue streams, entering new markets, and transforming business models—not just optimizing existing operations.

Product-Led Thinking

Deep understanding of how to build products that customers love and that drive sustainable competitive advantage.

Global Perspective

Hands-on experience in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. Comfortable navigating cultural nuances and building distributed teams.

Partnership DNA

Track record of building strategic alliances that create mutual value—with technology partners, content owners, and distribution channels.

P&L Ownership

Experience owning full P&L responsibility, making trade-offs, and driving profitable growth.

Executive Communication

Ability to translate complex technical and business concepts for boards, investors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Where I'm Strongest

Industries

  • Video streaming & OTT platforms
  • Sports media & entertainment
  • D2C subscription businesses
  • Media technology & SaaS
  • Digital content distribution

Problem Types

  • Scaling a product-market fit into a business
  • Transforming from content to product company
  • Building go-to-market in new regions
  • Creating sustainable monetization models
  • Building and developing leadership teams

How I Lead

Leadership is about creating clarity, building capability, and driving accountability. Here's my operating approach:

Strategy First

Start with a clear vision and strategy.

Outcome-Focused

Measure what matters, adjust based on results.

Empowerment

Hire great people and get out of their way.

Transparency

Share information openly. Bad news travels fast.

Fabio Gallo - Leadership

Operating Cadence

Weekly

  • Team standups and blockers
  • Customer and partner check-ins
  • Metrics review

Monthly

  • Business review with leadership
  • Product roadmap alignment
  • Pipeline and forecast review

Quarterly

  • OKR setting and review
  • Strategy refresh
  • Team development conversations

Engagement Models

Different organizations have different needs. Here are the ways we might work together:

CEO / GM / VP

Executive Leadership

Full-time executive role with P&L responsibility, team leadership, and strategic ownership. Best for organizations ready to scale.

Part-time Executive

Interim / Fractional

Dedicated leadership on a part-time basis. Ideal for companies needing senior expertise without full-time commitment.

Board / Strategic Advisor

Advisory

Strategic guidance, network access, and expertise on specific challenges. Monthly engagement with ongoing availability.

Fabio Gallo

Let's Talk

If this sounds like a fit, I'd welcome a conversation about your organization's challenges and how I might help.