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Crisis Management Retainer
$8,000/month
On-call C-suite response for board-level crises.
About This Engagement
A standing retainer for access to a senior Crimson Bench executive on an on-call basis for board-level crises: leadership departures, regulatory investigations, customer or investor crises, activist shareholder situations, or executive misconduct. Response within 4 hours. Cancel at any time.
What's Included
- ✓On-call access to senior Crimson Bench executive
- ✓4-hour response SLA for crisis escalations
- ✓Monthly 1-hour preparedness briefing
- ✓Crisis communication and board preparation support
- ✓Network access to legal, PR, and regulatory specialists
- ✓14-day cancellation policy
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Embedded Executive — 3+ Days/Week
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View Embedded →Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Crisis Retainer?
The Crisis Management Retainer includes: On-call access to senior Crimson Bench executive; 4-hour response SLA for crisis escalations; Monthly 1-hour preparedness briefing; Crisis communication and board preparation support; Network access to legal, PR, and regulatory specialists; 14-day cancellation policy.
Is the Crisis Retainer available for all eight C-suite roles?
Yes. The Crisis Management Retainer can be deployed for any of The Crimson Bench's eight C-suite capacities: fractional CEO, CFO, CTO, COO, CRO, CMO, CHRO, and CISO. All executives on our bench hold Ivy League credentials and are deployed within 48 hours.
Can I cancel the Crisis Retainer at any time?
Yes. All monthly engagements — including the Crisis Management Retainer — can be cancelled with 14 days written notice, no penalty, no minimum term.
How quickly can I get started with the Crisis Retainer?
The Crimson Bench deploys within 48 hours of engagement authorization and contract execution. For the Crisis Management Retainer, your executive will be scheduled for their first session within the first week, with deliverables beginning immediately.
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