Singapore fractional leaders more experienced than APAC peers

The city-state accounted for 29% of APAC fractional leaders.

Singapore accounts for 29% of APAC fractional leaders and shows a more senior, corporate-heavy profile compared to the region, according to The Fractional Economy Report 2026: Australia and Asia-Pacific Edition published by Maestro.

Based on a survey of 117 fractional leaders, referring to senior executives who work with companies on a part-time or project basis, the report found Singapore respondents are more experienced than the regional average across APAC. About 85% have at least 16 years of experience before moving into fractional work.

Despite this, the market is still early in its adoption. Around 59% of Singapore respondents have been working fractionally for two years or less.

Work arrangements are mostly short-term and project-based. The most common engagement length is one to six months, with one- to three-month projects most common.

Demand in Singapore comes mainly from mid-market and large companies, rather than startups. Common use cases include mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and entering new markets.

Key sectors include financial services, professional services, and technology or Software as a Service (SaaS). Energy and sustainability also rank higher than the APAC average.

Across APAC, most fractional leaders are highly experienced with about 82.8% having more than 15 years of experience before entering fractional work.

Most engagements last one to six months. About 65% of respondents manage two to three clients at the same time.

Overall, the report shows Singapore’s fractional market is shaped more by established companies and regional headquarters, with demand focused on specific strategic needs rather than early-stage experimentation.