An Interim CEO to Lead Through Uncertainty
When a leading health insurer entered a joint venture with one of the largest non-profit health systems in the United States to create a new health pl... Read More
Interim CEO Services
Engage an experienced interim CEO to ensure stability and make the most of a transition.
Find an Interim CEOWhether you need to bridge a temporary leadership gap, right the ship, or undergo a transformation, get a seasoned interim CEO to enable flexibility, unlock new insights, and access critical outside expertise. Safely implement a talent solution suited to the immediate situation, while enabling your organization to gain clarity about filling a long-term role later.
INTERIM CEO CAPABILITIES
Experience, Oversight, and Alignment
Engage a collaborative and trusted leader who can articulate your vision and values.
Expertise to Supplement Your Team
Add leadership and skills whenever you need to ensure business continuity.
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
Interim Executive Case Studies
Interim CFO and CHRO for a High-Growth Sanitation Company
An ultraviolet radiation start-up—which has germ-killing, water-purification, and indoor agriculture/cannabis applications—was growing exponential... Read More
Interim CEO of an Industrial Conglomerate
The board of a global industrial conglomerate needed to unexpectedly terminate the CEO of a US subsidiary. They knew that his ideal replacement would ... Read More
Interim CEO FAQs
What is an interim CEO?
An interim CEO or interim chief executive officer is an experienced executive appointed to temporarily assume the CEO role of an organization. These leaders possess the critical skills, expertise, and industry knowledge to provide immediate impact and guidance, address critical challenges, drive strategic initiatives, and maintain stability during times of transition, change, or disruption.
How long do interim CEO roles last?
Interim CEO roles vary in duration, generally lasting from a few months up to a year or two, depending on the specific needs and goals of the company. This period allows organizations the necessary time to undergo strategic transitions, implement new processes, or find a permanent CEO candidate without disrupting the operational continuity of the company.
What’s the difference between an acting CEO and an interim CEO?
An acting CEO is typically a senior internal employee who temporarily assumes the role of the CEO in addition to their primary duties, e.g. a CFO serving as both CFO and acting CEO simultaneously. On the other hand, an interim CEO is typically an external resource who is brought in to offer deep operating experience and dedicated attention to the chief executive role during times of transition, crisis, or opportunity.
Interim CEO Resources
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