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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. We didn’t just build a company. We helped define a profession. Today, as we celebrate this milestone, I reflect on how that founding vision has evolved into something far larger: believing…
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Get to know our Valtus Alliance partners!
An Interview with Kelsey Champion (MBA, SHRM-CP), Think ConsultingConducted by Reinhold Pfeifer At Valtus Alliance, we work with trusted partners in 28 countries worldwide — and today, we invite you to get to know one of our U.S. partners more closely. Kelsey Champion (MBA, SHRM-CP) is a senior consultant at Think Consulting in the United…
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The Rising Trend of Executive Interim Management: A Game-Changer for SMEs in Europe
The Rising Trend of Executive Interim Management: A Game-Changer for SMEs in Europe Executive Interim Management is rapidly emerging as a preferred solution for SMEs across Europe, allowing businesses to navigate complex challenges with confidence. This trend is now becoming a vital resource for companies looking for high-impact leadership without the long-term commitment of traditional…
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Restructuring with Valtus across four continents: 170 restructuring projects in 2025
With the Valtus Alliance, Management Factory is part of a global network of restructuring experts and turnaround managers. In this context, “restructuring” does not necessarily imply a crisis: local expertise and management power on the ground are also essential for the transformation of a group in the course of M&A activities, for the consolidation of…
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Leading change when it matters most: An interview with Simon Frei on the future of Executive Interim Management in Switzerland
Switzerland is regarded as one of the most stable yet also most demanding business locations in Europe. High quality standards, strong governance structures and a highly competitive market environment shape everyday corporate life. Especially in times of transformation, restructuring or leadership transitions, Executive Interim Management is of significant strategic importance. With the recent aquisition of…
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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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Valtus and Management Factory are celebrating their 25th anniversary
Founded in 2001, we look back on 25 years of successful work in Executive Interim Management, financial advisory services, and restructuring. Since their beginnings, Valtus France – Shaping your success, worldwide – and Management Factory – A Valtus Company – have been supporting companies through transformation, growth, and crisis situations. Today, the Group is present…
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Mexico as a Case Study: Why Executive Interim Management is the Future of Agile Executive Solutions
As Mexico becomes an increasingly strategic player in global business, companies are facing fast-paced changes that demand more agile and expert leadership. Interim Management is rising as a go-to solution. To learn more about this evolving trend, we spoke to Alexandra zu Ysenburg, Managing Partner of Ezentia Group in Mexico. With a background bridging Germany…
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Management Factory – A Valtus Company: Now officially certified as a Leading Company Austria
We are very pleased to announce that Management Factory has been successfully certified as a “Leitbetrieb Austria” (Leading Austrian Company). This officially places our company among the selected group of Austrian enterprises that stand out for sustainable success, holistic responsibility, and exemplary leadership. The certificate was presented by Monica Rintersbacher, Managing Director of Leitbetriebe Austria,…
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Operational Turnaround in a Cross-Cultural Corporate Setting
Yvonne Wenzel has managed manufacturing operations for 30 years. As an Executive Interim Manager, she has helped companies resolve temporary challenges, focusing everything from plant set up to plant closure, from optimisation to change management and from general management to turnaround. Her experience ranges from international corporations to local family-owned businesses operating in sectors from…