Interim CEO - interim manager to drive change

We provide highly experienced business leaders for your company’s demanding change situations. Our service is flexible from a few months to several years of cooperation.

What is an Interim CEO?

An interim CEO is a top professional with a track record as a CEO or business leader who takes over the operational management of your company on a temporary basis. At the same time, he or she brings to the company experience in business development, strategy implementation and change management.

Key benefits of an interim CEO

Measurable results from the first month onwards

A highly experienced professional to start immediately

  • CEO or Business Manager starts in a week
  • Starting change projects without delay
  • The fastest help for crisis situations

A unique experience

  • Strong evidence of similar change situations
  • Proven ability to lead through challenges
  • An external, objective perspective

Flexible and cost-effective

  • Start immediately
  • Only days worked are charged
  • No recruitment costs or commitments
  • No complex STI or LTI systems

What is the right situation for an Interim CEO?

Quick help for business management

  • The work starts right away
  • No costly recruitment process
  • Flexible contract period

Critical transitions

  • Current CEO moves out
  • A major strategic change
  • Generation or ownership change
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Crisis situations

Development projects

  • Business renewal
  • Turning your business around
  • Mergers and integrations

How do you get the Interim CEO?

Fast and efficient process – interim manager starts within a week

Mapping & Planning

Tell us your needs, and we will define the criteria and objectives of the job description and agree on a timeframe. This step is free of charge and without any commitment.

Suitable leadership candidates

You will receive 1-3 candidates and their skills profiles within 48 hours. They have already been interviewed and assessed by Cherry partners.

Flexible cooperation begins

Your chosen interim manager will start quickly. The length and intensity of the assignment is flexible according to your company's needs.

What do our customers tell us?

01.

“The Interim CFO quickly identified areas for working capital improvements. Within three months, we freed up €2M of working capital and renegotiated the financing terms.”

Managing Director, industrial company

Areas of expertise of our interim managers

Cherry’s pool of more than 250 experienced top interim managers

Frequently asked questions about Interim CEO

We can provide a suitable CEO within 2-5 working days of first contact.

A typical assignment lasts around six months, but we always tailor the duration to your needs.

We only charge you for the days you work per month. Transparent total cost, no surprises and no fixed costs.

Flexible leadership solutions for your company

Cherry Interim

The most qualified manager for change situations for 3 to 24 months.

Cherry Pinterim

A risk-free way to get top talent now and hire them later.

Cherry Operating Partner

An experienced expert or team to increase your business value.

Cherry Diagnosis

Analysis of the current situation and concrete proposals for improvement.

Cherry Friend

Monthly management support and new ideas.

Flexible leadership solutions for your company

Cherry Interim

The most qualified manager for change situations for 3 to 24 months.

Cherry Pinterim

A risk-free way to get top talent now and hire them later.

Cherry Operating Partner

An experienced expert or team to increase your business value.

Cherry Diagnosis

Analysis of the current situation and concrete proposals for improvement.

Cherry Friend

Monthly management support and new ideas.