The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards recognizes B2B companies that provide essential services and expertise to help entrepreneurs and businesses grow
Atlanta, GA – October 22, 2026 – GCE Strategic Consulting, a provider of embedded executive leadership, fractional COO services, executive recruiting, and leadership coaching for founder-led businesses, has been named a 2026 Inc. Power Partner Awards winner, recognizing the company among the leading B2B partners supporting entrepreneurs and businesses across the country.
The annual Inc. Power Partner Awards honor B2B companies that have demonstrated a track record of helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the challenges of building and growing a company. From hiring and compliance to technology, infrastructure, fundraising, marketing, and more, these partners provide expertise and services that enable businesses to operate, scale, and pursue their ambitions.
“Business owners have no shortage of tools at their disposal, and B2B companies need to make clear why their products and services are worth the investment,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “The companies on this year’s Power Partners list have done just that. They don’t just have customers – they have superfans and evangelists. Across industries like marketing, financial services, and technology, they’ve proved their dedication to helping fellow business owners grow and succeed.”
“Being recognized as an Inc. Power Partner is especially meaningful because it reflects the trust our clients place in us and the results we help them achieve,” said Ken Paskins, Founder and CEO of GCE Strategic Consulting. “Business owners don't need more advice that never gets implemented. They need experienced leaders who will step into the business, take ownership, make tough decisions, and help their teams execute. That's what we've built GCE to do. Our measure of success has always been whether a business is stronger, its leaders are more capable, and its team can sustain progress long after our engagement ends. This recognition reinforces the value of that approach, and I'm incredibly proud of our team and grateful to the clients who trust us with their businesses.”
GCE Strategic Consulting was recognized for its work helping founder-led businesses strengthen operational leadership, improve accountability, and turn strategic priorities into measurable execution. Founded in 2016, GCE pioneered the Fractional Integrator model, providing experienced operational leadership to entrepreneurial companies without requiring a permanent executive hire. Today, GCE's team supports businesses through Fractional Integrator and COO services, interim executive leadership, recruiting, and leadership coaching.
Unlike traditional advisory firms, GCE embeds experienced leaders directly into client organizations to address operational challenges alongside existing teams. Its approach focuses on clarifying decision-making authority, strengthening leadership accountability, improving operating processes, and building internal capabilities that last beyond the engagement. This work has helped clients navigate leadership transitions, stabilize operations, strengthen management teams, and prepare for their next stage of growth.
For more information on Inc.’s Power Partner Awards or to view the complete list of honorees, visit https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards.
About Ken Paskins
Ken Paskins is the Founder and CEO of GCE Strategic Consulting and a pioneer of the Fractional Integrator model. His career spans three decades of leadership experience across high-growth technology companies, Fortune 100 organizations and founder-led businesses. Through GCE, Paskins has focused on helping entrepreneurial companies strengthen operational leadership, execution and accountability.
About GCE Strategic Consulting
Founded in 2016, GCE Strategic Consulting provides embedded leadership to founder-led businesses that need greater clarity, accountability, and execution. GCE offers Fractional Integrator and COO support, interim executive leadership, executive recruiting, and leadership coaching, with a focus on strengthening how businesses operate and leaving teams capable of sustaining progress.
About Inc.
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