Interim CEO
An interim CEO is a role that temporarily takes the helm of an organization during critical periods of change or transition.
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WHY CHOOSE INTERIM SEARCH?
We specialize in CEO recruitment
This type of leader is equipped with in-depth experience and specialized expertise, tailored to meet specific challenges or goals. Unlike a permanent CEO who focuses on the company's long-term vision, an interim CEO concentrates on delivering immediate results and implementing strategic initiatives or transformations. This role is particularly valuable when companies face unexpected leadership vacancies, undergo restructuring, or need a driving force to quickly adapt to new market conditions or internal transformations.
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Situations where an Interim CEO makes a difference
The need for an interim CEO often arises urgently and when the business is facing crucial challenges. We specialize in quickly appointing the leadership required to navigate and drive through change when you encounter:
- Unexpected vacancy: When the regular CEO leaves unexpectedly and immediate, decisive leadership is required to maintain momentum and security within the organization.
- Journeys of change: When facing strategic changes, cultural transformations, or when your business model needs to be renewed and you need an experienced change leader at the helm.
- Growth or expansion: When the ambition is to rapidly scale up operations, conquer new markets, or capitalize on unique business opportunities that require visionary and dynamic leadership.
- Business-critical initiatives: In complex ventures such as company acquisitions, divestments, IPOs, or other strategic projects where execution and experience are crucial to success.
- Turnaround situations: When the business is under pressure and a resolute leader is needed to turn things around, restore confidence, and steer the organization toward stability and renewed success.
Advantages of an Interim CEO from Interim Search
Strategic perspective
An interim CEO not only provides immediate assistance, but also brings a strategic perspective that can help refocus or fine-tune the company's long-term goals and strategies.
High level of expertise
Our Interim CEOs possess a high level of expertise and specialization, equipping them to handle even the most complex and challenging situations across a wide range of industries.
Networks and resources
With access to an extensive network and resources, an Interim CEO from Interim Search can quickly mobilize the necessary support and expert advice to streamline the transformation process.
Cost-effectiveness
By hiring an interim CEO, your company avoids the long-term costs and commitments that come with permanent employment, while gaining access to top talent for a defined period.
Risk minimization
With Interim Search, you reduce the risk of hiring the wrong person. Our Interim CEOs are carefully selected based on their previous successes and their ability to deliver concrete results under pressure.
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Our work process where speed and precision are guaranteed
Our methodology is optimized to deliver the right interim CEO in record time, without compromising on quality:
- Needs analysis: We understand your situation and your requirements in depth – often right from the first conversation, thanks to our own experience in senior management roles.
- The right candidates through networking & search: We immediately activate our proactive network (16,000+ specialists) and our market-leading search team to identify the most suitable profiles.
- Quality assurance & presentation: We conduct rigorous interviews and evaluations. You will be presented with the top-matched candidates—often within 48 hours—ready to start.
- Close monitoring: We ensure a smooth start and follow up regularly to guarantee that the assignment delivers according to your expectations.
We simplify complexity and deliver when it matters most.
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In addition to quickly filling a critical role, you will receive:
- New perspectives: An objective view of the entire organization, identifying new opportunities and challenging established patterns.
- Proven expertise: Access to solid leadership experience and strategic acumen to navigate complex challenges and drive the entire business forward.
- Focus on results: A strong drive to quickly deliver concrete and measurable results across the entire organization, with a clear focus on your overall business goals.
- Stability and direction: Experienced and confident leadership that creates stability, clear direction, and forward momentum for the entire organization, even in turbulent times.
- Flexibility: A flexible leadership resource that meets your exact needs for strategic and operational leadership, for as long as you need it and without any long-term commitments.
Our consultants
Interim Chief Financial Officer
- Primary sections: Life sciences, manufacturing, infrastructure, finance, retail, industry
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: world
- Compensation: 1,700 SEK/hour
Maria is a prominent interim CFO with extensive experience of international companies and complex group structures...
Mary
Interim Corporate Lawyer
- Primary sections: IT, telecommunications, banking & finance, insurance, retail, manufacturing, public sector
- Education level: law degree
- Geographic coverage: world
- Compensation: 1,600 SEK/hour
Fredrik is a driven interim corporate lawyer with extensive experience in sectors such as IT, telecoms, banking, finance, insurance, etc.
Fredrik
Interim Quality Manager
- Primary sections: manufacturing industry, vehicles, technology, logistics, supply chain, production
- Education level: civil engineering degree
- Geographic coverage: Europe
- Compensation: 1,300 SEK/hour
Lena is a driven interim Quality Manager with extensive experience in manufacturing, automotive, technology, and logistics. She is...
Lena
Interim Group Chief Financial Officer
- Primary sections: real estate, finance, banking, construction & contracting, industry, consulting
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: Greater Stockholm
- Compensation: 1,600 SEK/hour
Mary is a highly experienced interim Group Accounting Manager and specialist with cutting-edge expertise in financial reporting. She has in-depth...
Mary
Interim Warehouse Manager
- Primary sections: logistics, industry, trade, manufacturing, supply chain
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: Europe
- Compensation: 1,600 SEK/hour
Thomas is a senior interim warehouse manager with extensive experience in warehouse operations and distribution in sectors such as industry, logistics...
Thomas
Interim Sales Manager
- Primary sections: business services, tech, telecom, banking & finance, consulting
- Education level: master's degree
- Geographic coverage: Europe
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Patrik is a driven interim Sales Manager with extensive experience in leading and developing sales organizations in large...
Patrik
Interim HR Partner
- Primary sections: industry, real estate, technology, IT, logistics, construction & contracting
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: Stockholm, Mälardalen, and Skåne
- Compensation: 1,400 SEK/hour
Karin is a senior and operational interim HR Partner with proven experience in industry, real estate, technology, and...
Karin
Interim Controller
- Primary sections: manufacturing, production, engineering, logistics, IT, trade
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: Europe
- Compensation: 1,600 SEK/hour
Anna is an experienced interim Business Controller with a solid background in accounting who quickly creates structure. She has worked...
Anna
Interim Brand Manager
- Primary sections: retail, FMCG, logistics, e-commerce
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: Sweden
- Compensation: 1,250 SEK/hour
Petra is a senior interim Brand Manager with solid experience in the FMCG sector. Her background is distinctly commercial,...
Petra
Interim Chief Information Officer
- Primary sections: manufacturing industry, automotive components, process industry, engineering and technology
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: Europe
- Compensation: 1,600 SEK/hour
Magnus is an interim CIO with extensive experience of large international companies and complex change projects. In his most recent...
Magnus
Interim AI leader
- Primary sections: finance, insurance, tech, retail, e-commerce, telecom, media, manufacturing, service companies
- Education level: master's degree
- Geographic coverage: the whole world
- Compensation: 1,390 SEK/hour
Sofia is a forward-thinking and strategic interim AI Leader with solid experience in transforming business operations...
Sofia
Interim Product Development Manager
- Primary sections: electronics, medtech, engineering industry, supply chain, technology, manufacturing
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: Stockholm and Skåne
- Compensation: 1,400 SEK/hour
Mikael is a driven and strategic interim consultant with many years of experience in product development, mostly as an interim...
Michael
Interim Site Manager
- Primary sections: industry, workshop, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain
- Education level: civil engineering degree
- Geographic coverage: the whole world
- Compensation: 1,600 SEK/hour
Sara is a confident and self-motivated interim consultant with solid experience in leading teams, particularly in complex environments within...
Sara
Interim CEO
- Primary sections: manufacturing, service companies, trading companies, logistics
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: all of Sweden
- Compensation: 16,000 SEK/day
Helena is a senior interim consultant specializing in stepping in as a company leader (interim CEO/COO) during demanding...
Helena
Interim Chief Information Officer
- Primary sections: service companies, retail, e-commerce, finance, insurance, technology, manufacturing
- Education level: master's degree
- Geographic coverage: all of Sweden
- Compensation: 1,700 SEK/hour
Axel is a highly experienced interim CIO with a proven track record of success in IT management and digital transformation in commercial...
Vacancies
Interim Senior Financial Controller
- Company: Confidential
- Location: Mälardalen
- Start: Immediately
Interim Search har fått förtroendet att tillsätta en interim Senior Financial Controller till en internationell organisation i förändring…
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Interim Senior Operations Manager / Warehouse Operations Manager
- Company: Confidential
- Location: Västmanland
- Start: January
Interim Search has been commissioned to appoint an interim Senior Operations Manager to a multinational industrial company. You will...
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Interim Senior Project Manager – WMS System
- Company: Confidential
- Location: Västmanland
- Start: January
Interim Search has been commissioned to appoint an interim senior project manager within a multinational industrial company. You will...
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Immediately
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