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VALTUS Management Factory Growth Champion 2026
VALTUS Management Factory has been named one of Austria’s Growth Champions 2026. The award is based on a study conducted by ÖGVS – Gesellschaft für Verbraucherstudien in cooperation with business magazine trend, analysing the revenue growth of Austrian companies between 2021 and 2024. VALTUS Management Factory does not view its inclusion among the Growth Champions…
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Shaping the Next 25 Years of Manufacturing across Europe
Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of European economy, contributing roughly 14% to 15% of GDP and supporting more than 30 million jobs. It now faces a decisive crossroads shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, supply-chain risk, high energy costs, skills shortages, and intensifying global competition, which will require major adaptation in the decades ahead. A Sector at an…
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Shaping the future of Pharma, worldwide
/ 01 The Geography of Pharma is Rebalancing/ 02 Competing Models of European Pharma Strength/ 03 The R&D Productivity Challenge/ 04 Innovation Beyond the Traditional Centers/ 05 From Scale to Precision in Pharma M&A/ 06 Execution Becomes Pharma’s Key Differentiator/ 07 Pricing Pressure and the New Geography of Risk/ 08 The Next Chapter Belongs to…
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Executive interim management in Japan
Shaping a new way of working As the business environment around companies continues to change rapidly, organizations are increasingly turning their attention to interim management – the practice of bringing experienced external executives into leadership roles for a fixed period of time to drive transformation and address critical business challenges. In Japan, this model is…
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Shaping the Next 25 Years of Success, Worldwide
A quarter-century ago, Valtus was founded on a powerful conviction: companies needed experienced leaders to drive complex transformation, yet proven talent remained underutilized. What started as a French venture has grown into a truly global enterprise, committed to reshaping leadership. It is a happy coincidence that Management Factory, which has been part of the Valtus Group since 2022, was also founded 25 years ago. We…
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Operational Excellence as a strategic expansion of Management Factory’s portfolio
Financial distress often has its roots in operational processes. Economic stability and sustainable corporate development cannot be achieved through financial measures alone. To position companies for long-term competitiveness, Management Factory has expanded its service portfolio to include Operations and has systematically strengthened its activities in this area. Our Partner Roman Benedetto explains how Management Factory…
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Doing Business in Japan – Trust, Respect, and Long-Term Partnerships
Japan is one of the most demanding yet most reliable business partners worldwide. Those who wish to build successful business relationships in Japan need far more than a strong product or a solid strategy: respect, formality, and cultural sensitivity are essential success factors. For international leaders — particularly in executive interim management — understanding these…
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Welcome Switzerland
Management Factory Welcomes FS Partners to the Valtus Group With FS Partners joining the Valtus Group, the presence in the DACH region—comprising Management Factory in Austria, Valtus Germany in Germany, and now FS Partners in Switzerland—is complete. This enables companies across the region to receive even more comprehensive and cross-border support in the future. FS…
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Duke & Kay and STM Valtus combine their competences in Milan
Duke & Kay and Studio Temporary Manager™ – A Valtus Company, both already part of the Valtus Alliance, combine their competences and announce their merger into a single operating company based in Milan. This strategic synergy makes it possible to offer domestic and foreign companies an integrated service in the areas of restructuring, interim management,…
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How Interim Executives Shape Successful M&A Outcomes
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are notoriously complex, often involving intricate processes and significant organizational changes. Amidst these challenges, interim management has emerged as a crucial factor in steering M&A to successful outcomes. But how exactly do interim executives navigate these complexities, and what makes their role so pivotal during these transitions? Benoît Créneau CEO of…