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What do Interim executive managers do?

Interim executive management is a flexible solution for meeting business needs. These managers provide specific expertise for temporary Projects, according to their specialisation.

Malt Strategy enables you to select the ideal profile from a network of over 15,000 hand-picked Management consultants and Interim executives.


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Interim executive for HR

The world of work is constantly changing. HR managers play a key role in managing these changes and helping companies to adapt to the new demands of the world of work.

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Interim executive for Finance

Interim CFOs can help you meet a wide range of business challenges, such as stagnating growth and digitalisation.

Interim executive for Marketing

Whether it's a product launch or market expansion, transition marketing managers develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to increase brand presence, optimise campaigns and ensure sustainable growth.

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Interim executive for the IT sector

Our network includes IT and software specialists who can help you with your implementation, upgrade or integration projects.

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Interim Sales Executive

An Interim Sales Executive can help you boost sales and achieve your commercial objectives.

Interim executive for Purchasing

Interim purchasing managers optimise purchasing processes, negotiate with suppliers and ensure the efficiency and profitability of your supply chains.

What are the Projects of Interim executive managers?

Human resources management

If your company lacks clear HR processes, or if restructuring is causing friction, targeted measures are needed. HR Transition Managers lead teams through these difficult phases, restructuring staff planning, adapting HR processes and ensuring that human resources are used and managed effectively.

General management

If a manager is unexpectedly absent, important decisions can be delayed and your operational processes thrown into disarray. Interim CEOs step in at short notice, take over leadership and management responsibilities, stabilise ongoing operations and implement the necessary strategic measures.

Marketing strategy

A lack of clear marketing strategies and sloppy campaigns can affect your brand awareness and prevent you from achieving your sales targets. Transition marketing managers bring in-depth industry knowledge and strategic thinking to bear, developing new, precise concepts and implementing effective campaigns so that your business regains visibility and grows sustainably.

Contract negotiation

A lack of in-house resources or expertise to conduct important contract negotiations risks putting your organisation at a financial disadvantage and leading to unfavourable contractual terms. Interim CFOs bring negotiation skills and market knowledge, ensuring better contractual outcomes and optimising financial management at the same time.

IT management

Transition IT Managers combine technological expertise with an understanding of processes and sensitivity to human needs. They help you plan and implement digitisation or automation projects, taking into account global business processes and user needs.

Purchasing management

An inefficient purchasing process is likely to affect your operating costs and your supply chain. The Transition Purchasing Managers analyse the weak points in your purchasing processes, negotiate new conditions and optimise processes to reduce costs and make the supply chain fluid and efficient.

Distribution

If sales targets are not met and the potential of a market remains untapped, sales and growth stagnate. Transition Sales Managers analyse sales processes, develop targeted strategies and implement them quickly to open up new markets and increase sales in the long term.

Crisis management

In times of crisis, financial bottlenecks, operational ambiguities and declining employee motivation can quickly destabilise a business and lead to losses. Interim executives intervene to analyse the situation, stabilise finances, implement urgent changes and put the company back on the road to success, thanks to their expertise in turnaround and change management.

What are the advantages of Interim executive management for your company?

Interim executives offer fast, efficient solutions for specialist tasks without long-term commitments. They bring fresh perspectives, in-depth know-how and the ability to fill critical positions quickly, ensuring profitability and innovation.

The road to Interim executive management

Identifying the need

Identify the areas where interim support could benefit your business

Search

 Find an Interim executive with the skills you need

Decision

Once a candidate has been selected, the Project begins with the signing of the contract

Onboarding

Ensure effective integration to enable the Interim executive to achieve the objectives set

Project implementation

The process concludes when the project is successfully completed or the permanent position is filled

Our promise to you 

Quality

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Speed

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We will propose our 3 best profiles within 48 hours.

Fair pricing

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Testimonial from Jean Thomazo, Corporate Organization Development Director, L’Oréal

Malt was quick to send us a selection of strategy and organization Consultant profiles, which perfectly matched the needs of the project. The whole process was very straightforward, with dedicated support for everything from feedback to time tracking and invoicing.

Jean ThomazoCorporate Organization Development Director, L’Oréal
Testimonial from Hermann Wöbse, Head of Customer Operations, Unilever

I appreciated the fast and efficient communication with the teams. The execution of the entire process was very structured and we received the support we needed to successfully complete our project.

Hermann WöbseHead of Customer Operations, Unilever
Testimonial from Thierry Laugerette, Group Vice President Commercial Excellence, Imerys

We have 150 almost full-time Malt Strat consultants who help us with finance/HR transformation, sales transformation and change management. We didn't call on colleagues from traditional consultancies, but on Malt with people who had very specific expertise to help us implement projects very quickly. One of these projects will generate 70 million euros in EBITDA with a team of 4 people from Malt.

Thierry LaugeretteGroup Vice President Commercial Excellence, Imerys
Testimonial from Jean Thomazo, Corporate Organization Development Director, L’Oréal

Malt was quick to send us a selection of strategy and organization Consultant profiles, which perfectly matched the needs of the project. The whole process was very straightforward, with dedicated support for everything from feedback to time tracking and invoicing.

Jean ThomazoCorporate Organization Development Director, L’Oréal
Testimonial from Hermann Wöbse, Head of Customer Operations, Unilever

I appreciated the fast and efficient communication with the teams. The execution of the entire process was very structured and we received the support we needed to successfully complete our project.

Hermann WöbseHead of Customer Operations, Unilever
Testimonial from Thierry Laugerette, Group Vice President Commercial Excellence, Imerys

We have 150 almost full-time Malt Strat consultants who help us with finance/HR transformation, sales transformation and change management. We didn't call on colleagues from traditional consultancies, but on Malt with people who had very specific expertise to help us implement projects very quickly. One of these projects will generate 70 million euros in EBITDA with a team of 4 people from Malt.

Thierry LaugeretteGroup Vice President Commercial Excellence, Imerys

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FAQs

An interim executive is an experienced manager who is recruited on a temporary basis to manage specific tasks or projects within a company. They work in a flexible, project-focused way to solve urgent challenges quickly.

Interim executives take on short-term operational responsibilities, lead teams and implement concrete measures to overcome crises or bring one-off projects to a successful conclusion. They are integrated into the day-to-day running of the company and contribute directly to problem-solving.

Management consultants, on the other hand, analyse problems and provide strategic recommendations without being involved in the execution of the measures. Their role is to advise, but the company is responsible for implementing the proposed solutions.

Interim executives can take on a variety of key roles, such as :

  • HR Manager: Human resources management and development. 
  • CEO: General and day-to-day management.
  • Marketing manager: Management of marketing projects and campaigns.
  • Financial manager: Developing financial strategies and negotiating contracts.
  • IT Manager: Management of IT systems and digitisation projects.
  • Purchasing Manager: Optimising purchasing processes and managing relations with suppliers.
  • Sales manager: Improving sales performance.
  • CFO: High-level financial management.
  • Executive: Strategic operational management.
  • Management consultant: Strategic consultancy.

Interim executive managers have solid expertise and extensive management experience. They bring specific skills in areas such as finance, IT, human resources or marketing, often backed up by professional certifications. Interpersonal skills, such as communication, flexibility and the ability to solve problems quickly, are also essential for success.

The costs of Interim executives vary according to their specialisation, the duration of the project and the field of intervention, generally calculated on the basis of a daily rate. Although these rates may seem high compared to the salaries of permanent executives, Interim executives offer immediate expertise and rapid problem solving, avoiding additional costs associated with delayed projects or inefficient processes.

Interim executives are experts capable of solving a variety of problems depending on their specialisation. Whether stabilising a team, leading strategic projects or managing crises, they bring fresh perspectives and practical know-how to overcome challenges. Their independence from the corporate culture enables them to tackle problems that are often overlooked internally.

Interim executives are ideal when executives are needed at short notice or for specific projects such as reorganisations, acquisitions or crisis management.

Interim executives offer immediate flexibility and availability, essential in urgent situations. Unlike permanent managers, they take on short-term responsibilities with no long-term commitment, bring external perspectives and impartial advice, and use their varied experience to deliver practical solutions quickly.

Interim executives are ideal for time-limited tasks such as crisis management, transformations or the temporary replacement of senior executives. They provide immediate expertise and flexibility with no long-term commitment.

A permanent manager is preferable to ensure stability, long-term commitment and deep integration into the corporate culture, in particular to support sustainable growth and develop long-term strategies.


With Malt Strategy, you can find a suitable Interim executive within 48 hours. You submit your project brief, and we select the most suitable profiles. You quickly receive proposals and can arrange interviews with your preferred candidates. Once the choice has been made, Malt manages the contractual and administrative aspects so that you can concentrate on the project.

Interim executive assignments vary in length depending on the needs of the company, with no fixed duration. Projects generally last between 3 and 9 months. Interim executives integrate quickly and often produce results in a short space of time. Their Project ends when the objectives are achieved or a permanent solution is found.

Contracts with Interim executives should cover the duration, scope of responsibilities and invoicing arrangements. It is crucial to define clear objectives and expectations in order to evaluate the success of the engagement. Confidentiality clauses, non-competition clauses and transition terms must also be well established to ensure that the process runs smoothly.

Malt uses an intelligent algorithm to filter qualified Interim executives based on the skills required for your project. Once candidates have been selected, we recommend in-depth interviews to assess not only technical skills and experience, but also the cultural fit with your business.

The onboarding of Interim executives needs to be quick and efficient to enable them to take up their duties immediately. It is important to define clear objectives, provide a structured overview of the company's processes and ensure access to key information. A well-organised induction process, which explains the procedures in place and designates direct contacts, makes it easier for managers to integrate into the company. For a successful induction, take a look at our free onboarding guide, which will help you cover all the necessary stages.