GRO Collective Launches Fractional Leadership Bench for Private Equity Firms and Consumer Brands

PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 27, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- GRO Advisory, the firm founded by Dahlia Abadir, has announced the launch of GRO Collective, a new service designed to provide fractional leadership support to private equity firms and consumer brands. This move comes nearly a year after the launch of GRO Advisory, a consultancy that has advised private equity firms on consumer services brands through diligence and post-acquisition.

Dahlia Abadir, who previously held leadership roles at Gucci and Tesla, and served as Chief Operating Officer of multi-unit franchise groups within European Wax Center, Dogtopia, and Orangetheory Fitness, is at the helm of this new initiative. GRO Collective will bring together experienced operators who have run finance, HR, operations, marketing, and other core functions inside businesses. These leaders will be selected personally by Abadir, ensuring that each member of the collective has the necessary consumer, franchise, and multi-unit experience.

According to Abadir, the need for experienced leadership in specific functions is a common challenge faced by companies.

GRO Collective is planned to launch in the first quarter of 2027, covering a wide range of core functions. The service is designed to provide ongoing support, whether needed through an acquisition, launch, or leadership transition. Experienced operators interested in future client engagements can view GRO Collective partner opportunities on GRO Advisory's LinkedIn page.

The launch of GRO Collective marks a pivotal moment for GRO Advisory, as it expands its services to meet the growing demand for fractional leadership in the market. Abadir's extensive experience in leadership roles and her track record of advising private equity firms on consumer services brands through diligence and post-acquisition make her uniquely positioned to lead this new initiative.