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Interim management

Achieve your business goals with our specialized interim management solutions. Our expert recruiters will support your vision by finding experienced interim professionals to lead your business towards growth.

Sometimes you need a game changer

Is your organisation going through a time of change or internal transition? Our interim professionals can effectively bridge vacancies, provide assistance with projects, restructuring, and the implementation of new processes and technologies. In their temporary role, interim managers can provide new direction and critical leadership.

Our vast experience and industry knowledge ensure that we find you the right interim manager to hit the ground running. descriptions to grasp the essence of your organization's journey. Leveraging our specialized industry knowledge, localized insights, and global network, we advocate for your narrative and facilitate connections with top-tier professionals poised to revolutionize your business.

Why use an interim manager?

Interim experts are in demand like never before. Organizations are recognizing the significant impact they can achieve with the help of interim professionals at relatively low costs. These experts can be of great tactical importance for your company and are therefore seen not just as a short-term solution, but rather as a strategic deployment of external expertise on a flexible basis.



Global leader in interim management



As a Global leader in interim management, we combine the power of an international business with the expertise of our local teams. We are well equipped to offer a flexible and effective response to periods of change, crisis, growth or international expansion.
 

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The benefits of using an interim management service


Do you urgently need a solution or quick progression in a project? Interim professionals can quickly familiarize themselves with your organization and delve into complex subjects within a short period of time, thereby providing immediate value.


Interim professionals help your company respond swiftly to varying business requirements. They can be hired within usually a couple of days, to carry out a specific project or to fill in for a manager who is on holiday or on parental leave.


Interim professionals often possess specialized skills that a company requires but may not have internally. They can, for example, assist with the implementation of new technologies or support your company in complying with new regulations.


As outsiders to your organisation, interim professionals have an objective point of view on your business practices. They can help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your organisation and help you streamline processes.


Are you navigating through major changes, like an organisational restructuring or an acquisition? A highly experienced, temporary leader can guide you through the process, while your existing leadership team maintains focus on day- to-day business.


An interim professional can identify knowledge gaps, train your employees and help you set your team up for sustainable success. This way, your company benefits from their expertise even after the interim assignment has ended.

Our story is based on fact

  • 10

    countries offering interim mangement across the globe

  • 30,000

    interim managers we have placed into new opportunities worldwide

  • 533

    interim management assignments have been completed with our German clients

  • 92%

    of interim candidates would refer us to a friend

2024 European interim management market report

Our European Interim Management Market Report provides a comprehensive overview of the international interim market, insights into aspirations and drivers for interim managers, and an overview of current interim rates in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Meet your interim managements experts

Thomas Hoffmann

Thomas Hoffmann

Senior Director North, Hamburg

Thomas, Senior Director North with a business law degree and 15+ years of experience in recruitment, manages Hamburg and Berlin offices.

Thomas Krentscher

Thomas Krentscher

Interim Management, Düsseldorf

In 2012, Thomas confidently transitioned from the banking industry to interim management consulting and is now leading the interim team in Düsseldorf.

Fabian Menzel

Fabian Menzel

Interim Management, Berlin

With more than 11 years of experience in recruitment services, Fabian manages Finance and HR positions on an interim basis in the greater Berlin area.

Stephan Bart

Stephan Bart

Interim Management, Frankfurt

Stephan has been placing highly qualified freelance specialists as well as sales & digital marketing experts on a permanent basis since 2014.

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Insights on Interim Management Recruitment

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Young talents enter the Interim market in Berlin

The world of interim management is currently experiencing an exciting development: an increasing number of young interim managers are entering the market, bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas. This shift presents both opportunities and challenges for companies. Fabian Menzel, Interim Management

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How an Interim CEO can assist during an international company acquisition

Background: Our client, a US-based medium-sized specialist machinery manufacturer with €100 million in annual revenue, encountered significant challenges integrating a newly acquired German company into its existing operations. The previous German management team lacked the experience to handle the

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Interim management becoming increasingly indispensable to companies

A survey conducted by Robert Walters across 7 European countries, demonstrates that interim management is experiencing unprecedented growth, across all business functions. In an increasingly complex and uncertain economic environment, 43% of the European companies surveyed indicates to utilize this

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FAQs

We have established close collaborations with many of our interim managers for several years and have received very positive feedback from our clients. Additionally, we conduct a thorough selection process to ensure that we provide highly qualified interim managers with proven experience and a successful track record in their respective fields. Furthermore, ongoing support and monitoring throughout the entire project, ensures that expectations are met.

The duration depends on the specific requirements of your project and the availability of qualified candidates. However, we strive to make the process as efficient as possible and aim to provide you with qualified interim managers within a short period of time, typically a few days to weeks.

By working with Robert Walters, you benefit from our access to a wide pool of top talent, our international reach, and our proven selection process. We handle the entire recruitment process, allowing you to focus on your core business while we take care of selecting the best interim managers for you.

Interim managers do not pose competition for internal executives. They are brought in on a temporary basis to address specific challenges or implement projects, thereby complementing the existing team.

Interim managers bring valuable external input to the table. With their diverse experience and specialist knowledge, they bring fresh strategic perspectives. They can provide leadership in periods of change and positively impact internal talent development.

Our European interim market report provides a comprehensive overview of the interim rates within our fields of expertise. You can acces the report for free here.

Bespoke salary benchmarking

Using a combination of our own data, publicly available insights and our recruitment experts, we build bespoke overviews of the salaries and benefits required to attract talent.