Simple structures for scaling companies

Choose the level of people leadership your company needs as it grows.

Foundation

For startups building their first people structure.

AED 20,000

Billed monthly

Employment contracts and compliance setup

Structured salary bands and compensation clarity

Core company policies and governance

Payroll structure review

Simple performance expectations

Structured onboarding and exit processes

Monthly founder people strategy session

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

Growth

For scaling startups needing embedded leadership.

AED 25,000

Billed monthly

Hiring plan aligned with runway

Everything in Foundation, plus:

Clear roles and responsibilities

Market-aligned salary structure

Performance reviews and retention strategy

HR system setup and process clarity

Ongoing compliance management

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

Monthly on-site visit

Scale

For companies entering accelerated or multi-market growth.

AED 35,000

Billed monthly

Full people strategy leadership

Everything in Growth, plus:

Workforce forecasting and hiring roadmap

Executive compensation design

Board-ready people reporting

Leadership capability development

Multi-country workforce structuring

Performance systems aligned to business goals

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

On-site visit every two weeks

Optional Add-Ons:

Onsite embedded support → AED 3,000/Day

Foundation

For startups building their first people structure.

AED 20,000

Billed monthly

Employment contracts and compliance setup

Structured salary bands and compensation clarity

Core company policies and governance

Payroll structure review

Simple performance expectations

Structured onboarding and exit processes

Monthly founder people strategy session

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

Growth

For scaling startups needing embedded leadership.

AED 25,000

Billed monthly

Hiring plan aligned with runway

Everything in Foundation, plus:

Clear roles and responsibilities

Market-aligned salary structure

Performance reviews and retention strategy

HR system setup and process clarity

Ongoing compliance management

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

Monthly on-site visit

Scale

For companies entering accelerated or multi-market growth.

AED 35,000

Billed monthly

Full people strategy leadership

Everything in Growth, plus:

Workforce forecasting and hiring roadmap

Executive compensation design

Board-ready people reporting

Leadership capability development

Multi-country workforce structuring

Performance systems aligned to business goals

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

On-site visit every two weeks

Optional Add-Ons:

Onsite embedded support → AED 3,000/Day

Foundation

For startups building their first people structure.

AED 20,000

Billed monthly

Employment contracts and compliance setup

Structured salary bands and compensation clarity

Core company policies and governance

Payroll structure review

Simple performance expectations

Structured onboarding and exit processes

Monthly founder people strategy session

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

Growth

For scaling startups needing embedded leadership.

AED 25,000

Billed monthly

Hiring plan aligned with runway

Clear roles and responsibilities

Market-aligned salary structure

Performance reviews and retention strategy

HR system setup and process clarity

Ongoing compliance management

Support

Scale

For companies entering accelerated or multi-market growth.

AED 35,000

Billed monthly

Full people strategy leadership

Workforce forecasting and hiring roadmap

Executive compensation design

Board-ready people reporting

Leadership capability development

Multi-country workforce structuring

Performance systems aligned to business goals

Support

Weekly leadership meeting

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

High-impact organisational transformation for scaling companies

Built for scaling startups and growth-stage technology companies, these projects focus on defined, high-impact transformation challenges; from rapid growth and regulatory pressure to cross-border expansion and investor readiness.
Unlike ongoing fractional support, each engagement is structured within a clear timeframe to solve critical organisational gaps with precision.

Ideal for companies:

Preparing for funding or due diligence

Entering regulated or compliance-heavy environments

Expanding into new markets

Seeking clarity before scaling further

Restructuring or redesigning their operating model

Growth creates complexity.
These projects bring clarity, structure and defensible people foundations; without slowing momentum.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

People & Culture Audit

For startups scaling quickly and needing clarity before complexity turns into friction.

As teams grow, structures stretch, accountability weakens and cultural alignment becomes harder to maintain. What once worked informally no longer supports scale.

This audit provides a structured, objective review of your people systems, leadership dynamics and organisational design; identifying gaps, risks and priority areas before they impact performance or investor confidence.

What You Get

Executive interviews and structured employee pulse diagnostics

Culture and values mapping

People systems and governance review

Leadership capability assessment

Executive strategy workshop with 12-month roadmap

Delivery

Timeline:

4–8 weeks depending on organisational size

Format:

Executive interviews, structured surveys and facilitated strategy session

Methodology:

Evidence-based organisational diagnostics combining qualitative insight and structural analysis

Outcome:

Clear visibility on organisational risks and structural priorities.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Fintech & Regulated Industry People Structuring

For fintech, regtech, payments, identity and other regulated startups operating in compliance-heavy environments.

Regulated businesses require more than standard HR structure.

They require governance clarity, documentation discipline and audit-ready people frameworks.

This project ensures your people setup supports regulatory expectations, internal controls and investor scrutiny; without slowing down growth.

What You Get

Governance framework review

Role segregation and reporting clarity

Documentation alignment

Compliance-ready people processes

Audit-ready workforce structure assessment

Delivery

Timeline:

4–8 weeks depending on organisational size

Format:

Executive interviews, documentation review and governance workshop

Methodology:

Regulated-environment structuring framework aligned to GCC and international standards

Outcome:

A structured, compliant and defensible people framework that supports regulation while enabling scale.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Market Entry & Expansion People Strategy

For startups expanding into new markets across the GCC and internationally.

Entering a new market is not just about hiring.

It’s about compliance, cost visibility and workforce structure from day one.

This project ensures your expansion is structured, defensible and aligned to runway; before complexity compounds.

What You Get

Employment and compliance assessment

Compensation benchmarking and cost modelling

Hiring roadmap aligned to expansion

Risk mapping and structural setup

Executive expansion workshop

Delivery

Timeline:

4–10 weeks depending on markets and complexity

Format:

Market analysis, compliance review and executive workshop

Methodology:

Multi-market structuring framework aligned to startup and tech growth models

Outcome:

A compliant, cost-aligned and strategically structured people foundation for expansion.

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Strategic Leadership Hiring

For scaling startups and growth-stage companies hiring critical leadership roles.

At key stages of growth, hiring the right leader becomes one of the most important decisions a company will make. A mis-hire at leadership level can slow momentum, disrupt culture and create costly restructuring later.

We help founders and leadership teams identify, attract and hire the right leaders for critical roles; ensuring strong alignment with the company’s strategy, stage of growth and culture.

What You Get

Leadership role definition and success profile design

Market mapping and targeted leadership search

Direct headhunting and confidential outreach

Candidate assessment and leadership capability review

Founder and board interview guidance

Offer structuring and decision support

Delivery

Timeline:

4–6 weeks depending on role complexity and market availability

Format:

Leadership role design workshop, targeted market mapping and structured search process

Methodology:

Research-led leadership search combining strategic role definition, targeted outreach and leadership capability assessment

Outcome:

A leadership hire aligned with your strategy, culture and growth trajectory; strengthening the organisation at a critical stage of scale.

Who We Work With

Companies growing beyond early-stage structure

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Scaling Startups

Companies experiencing rapid hiring and team expansion that need clear organisational structure, defined roles and scalable people frameworks.

Scaling Startups

Scaling Startups

Companies experiencing rapid hiring and team expansion that need clear organisational structure, defined roles and scalable people frameworks.

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Scaling Startups

Companies experiencing rapid hiring and team expansion that need clear organisational structure, defined roles and scalable people frameworks.

Who We Work With

Companies growing beyond early-stage structure

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Growth-Stage Tech

Leadership teams preparing for investor scrutiny, due diligence and structured workforce planning as the business enters its next stage of growth.

Scaling Startups

Scaling Startups

Companies experiencing rapid hiring and team expansion that need clear organisational structure, defined roles and scalable people frameworks.

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Regulated Companies

Fintech, regtech and compliance-heavy businesses expanding across the GCC and international markets that require governance clarity and compliant people frameworks.

Who We Work With

Companies growing beyond early-stage structure

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Growth-Stage Tech

Leadership teams preparing for investor scrutiny, due diligence and structured workforce planning as the business enters its next stage of growth.

Scaling Startups

Scaling Startups

Companies experiencing rapid hiring and team expansion that need clear organisational structure, defined roles and scalable people frameworks.

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Regulated Companies

Fintech, regtech and compliance-heavy businesses expanding across the GCC and international markets that require governance clarity and compliant people frameworks.

FAQ's

Common questions,
answered

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Need a quick conversation?

Speak directly with Nadia to understand how fractional CPO support can bring structure, clarity and accountability to your growing organisation.

or email Nadia your queries at nadia@luminaadvisory.ae

What does a fractional Chief People Officer do?

A fractional Chief People Officer provides executive-level people leadership on a part-time basis. The role focuses on organisational structure, workforce planning, compensation frameworks, performance systems and governance to support company growth.

Who is Lumina Advisory best suited for?

Lumina works with scaling startups and growth-stage technology companies that need stronger organisational structure, disciplined hiring plans and clear leadership accountability as they grow.

How is this different from outsourced HR support?

Outsourced HR focuses on administration and compliance. Lumina focuses on people strategy, organisational design, workforce planning and leadership alignment.

Do you support regulated industries like fintech?

Yes. Lumina has experience supporting fintech, regtech and other compliance-heavy businesses that require governance clarity, documentation discipline and audit-ready people frameworks.

Can Lumina help companies expanding into new markets?

Yes. Lumina supports companies entering new markets by designing compliant employment structures, workforce plans and organisational frameworks that support international growth.

What is the minimum engagement period?

The minimum engagement for fractional CPO support is three months. This ensures enough time to design and implement meaningful structural improvements.

How do the engagement packages work?

Engagement packages are structured based on company stage and complexity. Options include Foundation, Growth and Scale levels, each providing different levels of strategic involvement and leadership support.

Do you work alongside internal HR teams?

Yes. Lumina often partners with existing HR teams by providing strategic leadership, organisational structure and executive-level guidance while internal teams manage day-to-day operations.

FAQ's

Common questions,
answered

Headshot of support team member

Need a quick conversation?

Speak directly with Nadia to understand how fractional CPO support can bring structure, clarity and accountability to your growing organisation.

or email Nadia your queries at nadia@luminaadvisory.ae

What does a fractional Chief People Officer do?

A fractional Chief People Officer provides executive-level people leadership on a part-time basis. The role focuses on organisational structure, workforce planning, compensation frameworks, performance systems and governance to support company growth.

Who is Lumina Advisory best suited for?

Lumina works with scaling startups and growth-stage technology companies that need stronger organisational structure, disciplined hiring plans and clear leadership accountability as they grow.

How is this different from outsourced HR support?

Outsourced HR focuses on administration and compliance. Lumina focuses on people strategy, organisational design, workforce planning and leadership alignment.

Do you support regulated industries like fintech?

Yes. Lumina has experience supporting fintech, regtech and other compliance-heavy businesses that require governance clarity, documentation discipline and audit-ready people frameworks.

Can Lumina help companies expanding into new markets?

Yes. Lumina supports companies entering new markets by designing compliant employment structures, workforce plans and organisational frameworks that support international growth.

What is the minimum engagement period?

The minimum engagement for fractional CPO support is three months. This ensures enough time to design and implement meaningful structural improvements.

How do the engagement packages work?

Engagement packages are structured based on company stage and complexity. Options include Foundation, Growth and Scale levels, each providing different levels of strategic involvement and leadership support.

Do you work alongside internal HR teams?

Yes. Lumina often partners with existing HR teams by providing strategic leadership, organisational structure and executive-level guidance while internal teams manage day-to-day operations.

FAQ's

Common questions,
answered

Headshot of support team member

Need a quick conversation?

Speak directly with Nadia to understand how fractional CPO support can bring structure, clarity and accountability to your growing organisation.

or email Nadia your queries at nadia@luminaadvisory.ae

What does a fractional Chief People Officer do?

A fractional Chief People Officer provides executive-level people leadership on a part-time basis. The role focuses on organisational structure, workforce planning, compensation frameworks, performance systems and governance to support company growth.

Who is Lumina Advisory best suited for?

Lumina works with scaling startups and growth-stage technology companies that need stronger organisational structure, disciplined hiring plans and clear leadership accountability as they grow.

How is this different from outsourced HR support?

Outsourced HR focuses on administration and compliance. Lumina focuses on people strategy, organisational design, workforce planning and leadership alignment.

Do you support regulated industries like fintech?

Yes. Lumina has experience supporting fintech, regtech and other compliance-heavy businesses that require governance clarity, documentation discipline and audit-ready people frameworks.

Can Lumina help companies expanding into new markets?

Yes. Lumina supports companies entering new markets by designing compliant employment structures, workforce plans and organisational frameworks that support international growth.

What is the minimum engagement period?

The minimum engagement for fractional CPO support is three months. This ensures enough time to design and implement meaningful structural improvements.

How do the engagement packages work?

Engagement packages are structured based on company stage and complexity. Options include Foundation, Growth and Scale levels, each providing different levels of strategic involvement and leadership support.

Do you work alongside internal HR teams?

Yes. Lumina often partners with existing HR teams by providing strategic leadership, organisational structure and executive-level guidance while internal teams manage day-to-day operations.

Built on 18 years of global people leadership experience across startups, fintech and regulated industries.

Bringing structure to growing organisations

© Lumina Advisory - All Rights Reserved

Built on 18 years of global people leadership experience across startups, fintech and regulated industries.

Bringing structure to growing organisations

© Lumina Advisory - All Rights Reserved

Built on 18 years of global people leadership experience across startups, fintech and regulated industries.

Bringing structure to growing organisations

© Lumina Advisory - All Rights Reserved