Interim COO Services

Engage an experienced interim COO to infuse operational excellence during a transition.

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An Interim COO can help you plan for ongoing agility and resiliency

Now, more than ever, organizations need operational resilience. With a carefully selected interim COO or operations executive, get expert leadership when and where you need it focused on the people and processes to steer your company. How? By focusing on your company’s current business moment and tackling the most critical near-term priorities—while taking time to reassess long-term goals and make the best permanent hire.

Interim COO Capabilities

Optimize your operations

Engage experienced leaders with the skills to help manage and improve your operations.

Expertise to Supplement Your Team

Add leadership and skills whenever you need to ensure business continuity.

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From Insight to Action

Ready to get to work within days, experienced interim leaders provide just-in-time and right-sized resourcing when and where you need it.

MARKETPLACE TALENT FACTS

Proven & Hands-On

64%

have both consulting and operational experience

Top Executives

10,400+

have held executive roles at major corporations

Global Experience

61%

have worked globally

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Interim COO FAQs

What is an interim COO?

An interim COO or interim Chief Operating Officer is a temporary executive tapped to oversee the day-to-day operations and administration of a company. These roles are typically filled by a highly experienced operations leader during a period of transition, in the absence of a permanent COO, or when an immediate need arises for specialized expertise to tackle specific operational challenges. A skilled and experienced interim COO can help ensure seamless operations, helm strategic initiatives, and drive operational efficiencies until a permanent executive is found or a moment of significant business change is completed.

What does an interim COO do?

An interim COO can be pivotal in maintaining operational continuity, executing strategic changes, and fostering efficiency and stability. The role encompasses a wide range of duties including strategic planning and execution, operational management, team leadership and development, change management, and stakeholder communication. An interim COO can be essential in ensuring that the company navigates periods of change successfully and lays a solid foundation for future growth.

How long do interim COO roles last?

The duration of an interim COO role can vary significantly based on the company’s specific requirements, the nature of the transition, or the challenges being addressed. Typically, an interim COO’s tenure may last from a few months to over a year. This period allows enough time for the company to stabilize its operations, implement strategic changes, or complete the search for a permanent COO—ensuring that leadership and operational efficiency are maintained without unnecessary disruption.

Interim COO Resources

Get the latest insights about filling gaps with effective interim executives, plus interim executive trends, in-depth guides, and more in BTG’s Interim Executive Resource Center.

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