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Interim Management in Canada: A Market on the Rise An Interview with Benoît Créneau, CEO of xNorth
As Executive Interim Management continues to gain global attention, Canada stands out as a market in transition. While well-established across Europe, the concept of Executive Interim Leadership is still emerging in Canada – but growing fast. At the forefront of this development is Benoît Créneau , CEO of xNorth™ – Executive Interim Management and our…
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Maco
The customer: The MACO Group, based in Salzburg, is a leading European manufacturer of hardware systems for windows, doors and sliding doors. With six production plants and an in-house production share of over 95 per cent, the European market is served via its own distribution network. The project: A vacancy arose in the management of…
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Cross-Border Case Study Austria – France: Supporting the French subsidiary of a Swiss pharmaceutical company
The Assignment An Executive Interim CEO was needed for a 6 month assignment at a company within the pharmaceutical industry, with placement in France. Outcome Stabilization of the company’s core aspects. Overwiew Due to persisitent annual losses, the French subsidiary of a Swiss pharmaceutical company was facing significant difficulties. An Executive Interim CEO stepped in…
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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…
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Binder+CO AG
The Client: The Binder+Co Group, headquartered in Gleisdorf, is a globally active specialist for processing technology in the raw materials and recyclables industries, as well as in packaging technology, and is regarded as a leading manufacturer of special screening machines for difficult screening materials, as well as for machines and systems for waste glass processing.…
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SECOP
The Client: Secop is a manufacturer of compressors for refrigeration equipment. The company was acquired in 2019 by the investment fund ESSVP IV. The background to the transaction was the antitrust decision by the European Commission and Commissioner Margrethe Vestager that Japanese previous owner Nidec could only acquire Brazilian compressor manufacturer Embraco from the U.S.…
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SWH-Gruppe
The Client SWH Group is a company focused on its core businesses of heat and green power generation. The group operates 27 district heating plants throughout Austria in medium-sized towns such as Obertauern, Bischofshofen, Amstetten and ensures the heat supply for about 2,000 households and industrial customers. In addition, the group is also active in…
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Reisewelt
The Client: Headquartered in Linz, Reisewelt is one of Austria’s largest travel agencies with 28 offices, two event divisions (individual and group travel) and a flight division. Sales in 2017 were € 79 million, and the market share was 37% in Upper Austria in the agency. Reisewelt is a subsidiary of RLB Upper Austria and…
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Salzburger Aluminium Group
The Client: The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG) with its subsidiaries is an internationally successful manufacturer of high-quality aluminum components for the automotive, commercial vehicle and railway industries. Due to a massive drop in demand in connection with the global economic crisis, sales fell from EUR 339 million in 2008 to EUR 170 million in 2009.…
