Interim Management
Interim management
An experienced manager for a crisis, a change or a vacancy – a candidate in 7 days
An interim manager is an experienced manager who takes responsibility for a company, a department or a project for a fixed period – with powers set out in the contract and accountable for results. It works where there’s no time for a recruitment process lasting several months and the stakes are high.
We present a candidate within 7 days, and the manager usually starts work at the company after 2–3 weeks. Our team includes certified interim managers (SIM) with board and director-level experience.
When it makes sense
When companies turn to an interim manager
The common denominator: the company needs an experienced manager now, not in a few months – and for a specific task.
- A sudden vacancy. The departure of a board member or director when the company can’t wait several months for recruitment.
- Crisis and restructuring. A manager is needed to carry out a recovery programme and stabilise the company.
- Implementing a strategy or a reorganisation. A major change that needs someone with the experience and time to lead it.
- Post-acquisition integration. Bringing two organisations, processes and teams together into one.
- Succession in a family business. A transition period between the owner and a new management board.
- Preparing for a sale or the entry of an investor. Putting management and results in order before the transaction.
Interim roles
Who you can bring in from us for a period of change
We most often fill board, finance and operations roles. Responsibilities, goals and reporting are agreed before the start.
- CEO / board memberRunning the company during a transition, a crisis or succession.
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Liquidity, cost control, reporting and relations with banks.
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)Operations, purchasing, supply chain and process efficiency.
- Production / plant directorStabilising production, productivity, quality and costs.
- Sales and restructuringSales director or recovery programme manager (CRO).
Comparison
Interim manager, recruitment or an adviser?
Each of these solutions has its place. Interim management is the choice when time matters and you need someone who will not only advise, but lead the change themselves.
| Criterion | Interim manager | Permanent recruitment | External adviser |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to start | a candidate in 7 days, start after 2–3 weeks | usually several months | quickly |
| Role | manages and is accountable for results | manages and is accountable for results | diagnoses and recommends |
| Engagement period | for the duration of the task, usually 3–12 months | open-ended | for the duration of the project |
| Cost | a rate for the support period, without the costs of permanent employment | salary, recruitment costs and the risk of a wrong choice | a project fee |
| Experience | has led similar changes in many companies | depends on the candidate | broad knowledge, no executive role |
Working together step by step
How we start – 6 steps
- 01
A conversation about your needs
Free of charge, we discuss the company’s situation, the goal and the scope of the role. On request we sign an NDA first.
- 02
A candidate in 7 days
We present a manager with experience in a similar task and industry.
- 03
Meeting the candidate
You agree the goals, responsibilities and expected results.
- 04
Contract
We prepare the contract, the schedule and the reporting rules.
- 05
Start after 2–3 weeks
The manager joins the company, gets to know the team and gets access to data.
- 06
Monitoring results
We regularly review progress and results with the owner or board.
Our interim managers
Managers with board experience
Experience in management and director roles – in production, trade, purchasing, fuels and logistics.
Jacek Gruchalski
Certified Interim Manager (SIM) · operations and purchasing
More than 22 years in senior management positions at international corporations. Purchasing, category management, private labels, negotiations; involvement in successful restructurings.
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Ryszard Kaczmarek
Certified Interim Manager (SIM) · management board, sales, logistics
More than 25 years in the fuel market; co-built BM REFLEX from scratch to PLN 600 million in turnover. Management roles at companies in Poland and abroad.
View profile →Why interim management
A manager who is accountable for results from day one
Fast
A candidate in 7 days, start after 2–3 weeks – instead of several months of recruitment.
Experience
Managers who have led similar changes before, in many companies and industries.
Independence
No ties to the company or its history – an objective assessment of the situation and decisions without politics.
Accountable for results
Clear goals and duration from day one. The manager is responsible for specific results.
Flexible costs
You pay for the period in which you need support – without the costs and risks of permanent employment.
Certified managers
The team includes Certified Interim Managers (SIM) with board experience.
FAQ
Questions about interim management
The questions we hear most often from owners and boards before the first conversation.
What is interim management?
How quickly can an interim manager start?
How long does an interim manager’s contract last?
How is an interim manager paid?
How is an interim manager different from a consultant?
Which positions do you fill?
Will the company’s situation remain confidential?
How is progress reported?
Free conversation
Need a manager right away?
Tell us in a few sentences what role you are looking for and what task the company is facing. We will reply within 24 hours and present a candidate within 7 days of our conversation.
- The first conversation is free and without obligation.
- Full confidentiality – on request we sign an NDA before the conversation.
- A candidate in 7 days, on site after 2–3 weeks.
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