Tag: Executive Interim Management
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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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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 Alliance whitepaper: the first guide to Executive Interim Management Worldwide
In an era defined by accelerating business complexity, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and shifting trade dynamics, organizations face challenges that demand immediate, decisive action. From European manufacturers driving operational transformation, North American nearshoring strategies, to Asian businesses adapting to new trade corridors, interim leadership has become an agile strategic tool, delivering the fresh perspective…
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SHE LEADS – Voices of Female Interim Executives Across Europe
The latest survey by The International Network of Interim Manager Associations (INIMA) on the European Interim Management market presents a sobering picture: only 14% of interim managers are female. Poland leads with 30% female interim managers, followed by France and the UK with 20% each. Austria is slightly above average at 16%, but there is…
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Andrea Guerra: Transforming the Financial Strategy at Hitachi Astemo Portugal
Andrea Guerra is an enthusiastic and results-driven Executive Interim Manager with more than 22 years of experience in finance and operations management in small, medium and large organization. He has a strong international experience from management position in Poland, Mexico, USA, Dubai, Portugal and Italy. We have talked to Andrea about his assignment as Executive…
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When Change is Business-Critical – Ilona Åkerlind on the Value of Executive Interim Leadership in High-Stakes Situations
Ilona Åkerlind is a change leader and Interim Executive with a CFO background and more than 20 years of experience in delivering results in business-critical situations. She thrives where the pressure is high – in M&A, turnarounds, crises, or when an organization needs a new direction. With a unique combination of financial sharpness and leadership,…
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Case Study: Expanding into Asia – When Local Insight Meets Global Execution
A Skandinavian industrial company needed to establish a new manufacturing plant in Asia – fast. The challenge wasn’t the vision and strategy, but execution: navigating local regulations, supply chains, and cultural dynamics while staying aligned with the management team. The company asked our sister company Nordic Interim – A Valtus company to look for a…