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

The top performer starts 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?

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.

Examples of our areas of expertise

Frequently Asked Questions

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 leader for change situations for 3–24 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.

Interim in different markets

Interim managers in 40 countries to meet your business needs.