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Interim Management

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Interim Management for Effective and Immediate Leadership

In an ever-changing business environment, organisations need experienced leadership to navigate periods of transition, crisis, or growth. Unlike traditional executive search, interim management requires immediate action—providing skilled leaders who can step in at short notice to ensure business continuity and stability.

At SCM Executives, we balance speed with precision, leveraging our deep industry network across manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and key supply chain partners. By gaining a clear understanding of the role’s purpose, leadership challenges, and organisational goals, we ensure a carefully matched selection from our pre-screened interim pool of experienced professionals. This allows us to act decisively while maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring businesses gain access to leaders with sector-specific expertise who can drive impact from day one.

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Enabling Organisations with Dynamic Interim Solutions

Our dedicated interim pool consists of experienced professionals with diverse leadership expertise, enabling us to provide organisations with the right interim leaders across a wide range of critical business areas. Each professional has been thoroughly screened, and we maintain continuous contact with our network to stay updated on their availability, developments, and areas of expertise. This ensures that when leadership needs arise, we can act quickly with a precise and informed match.

By combining a structured intake process with continuous market engagement, we can quickly and effectively match organisations with the right interim leaders. Whether for short-term projects, business transformation, or crisis management, we ensure that leaders not only meet immediate business needs but also drive long-term results.

We prioritise both speed and quality, maintaining close communication with stakeholders throughout the process to ensure a seamless match. Partner with us to secure the interim leadership you need.

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Why SCM Executives for Interim Management?

"What sets SCM Executives apart in interim management is our ability to combine speed with precision. Because we maintain close, ongoing relationships with our interim talent pool, we can act fast—while still delivering leaders who truly fit the challenge. "
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- Righardt Axsel,
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Our Approach to Finding the Right Interim Leader

Interim management demands both speed and precision. At SCM Executives, we ensure a seamless process by rapidly defining role objectives, leadership needs, and organisational challenges. Using our 360° Light Method, we engage key stakeholders early on, allowing us to act decisively without compromising on quality.

Through continuous engagement with our pre-screened interim pool, we maintain a real-time understanding of available talent, ensuring a quick and precise match. Within days, we provide a shortlist of highly qualified candidates, aligned not just with the role, but with the organisation’s broader strategy and culture.

By combining efficiency with accuracy, we secure leaders who step in immediately and drive impact from day one.

Discover how our tailored interim solutions can support your business:

We find Leaders for:

  • Multinationals

    We partner with multinational organisations to find leaders who thrive in complex environments, balancing strategic vision with operational excellence to drive results.

  • Private Equity Firms

    We identify leaders with the entrepreneurial mindset who drive value creation, profit optimisation, and integration strategies with a strong financial perspective.

  • Family Businesses

    We connect family-owned enterprises with leaders who respect heritage and culture, balancing tradition with innovation to ensure long-term success.

  • Scale-ups

    We find leaders who bring the expertise to scale operations, build strong teams, and navigate the challenges of rapid growth.

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Qualities of Leaders in the SCM Executives Network

Our interim leaders are selected for their ability to drive immediate, impactful results and navigate complex business environments. Key qualities include:

  • Driving Operational Excellence with Immediate Impact IconDriving Operational Excellence with Immediate Impact

    SCM interim leaders have a proven track record of stepping into roles and delivering results from day one, solving complex challenges and driving operational improvements.

  • Embracing Transformation and Change Management IconEmbracing Transformation and Change Management

    These leaders excel in leading organisations through periods of transformation, from digital integration to cultural shifts, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum long-term benefit.

  • Expert in Crisis Management and Decision-Making Under Pressure IconExpert in Crisis Management and Decision-Making Under Pressure

    SCM interim managers thrive in high-pressure situations, bringing clarity and decisive action during periods of crisis or business uncertainty.

  • Delivering Sustainable Growth and Compliance IconDelivering Sustainable Growth and Compliance

    Our interim leaders prioritise sustainable and responsible growth, ensuring that all transformations align with regulatory requirements, ESG principles, and long-term business strategy.

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Recently Filled Positions

Managing Director a.i.

Managing Director a.i.Global Distribution Leader in Machinery and Equipment

This global distribution leader in machinery and equipment required an Interim Managing Director to stabilise one of its key business segments during a period of strategic transition. The role was pivotal in addressing operational challenges while guiding the segment through critical strategic decisions to ensure its long-term relevance and success within the organisation and the market. Key priorities included developing and executing a strategy to enhance operational stability and optimise the segment’s market positioning. The interim leader focused on fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, building a high-performing team, and driving improvements in stock management and divisional alignment. Flexibility, strategic insight, and strong leadership were critical to successfully navigate this period of change.
Head of Process Improvement a.i.

Head of Process Improvement a.i.Major European Airport

This major European airport required an interim Head of Process Improvement to address operational inefficiencies and enhance performance across its complex infrastructure. The role was pivotal in ensuring the seamless coordination of processes in a dynamic environment while preparing the organisation for long-term resilience and scalability. Key priorities included optimising operational workflows, streamlining collaboration across departments, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The interim leader also focused on enhancing resource allocation, driving efficiency in critical passenger and cargo operations, and leveraging data insights to address evolving challenges in one of Europe’s busiest transportation hubs.
Director Supply Chain a.i.

Director Supply Chain a.i.Innovator in Sustainable Materials

This organisation, a leading manufacturer in sustainable materials, required an interim Director Operations & Supply Chain to establish a robust operational framework and integrate the flagship plant into the company’s broader supply chain. The role was pivotal in ensuring the seamless integration of the new facility while aligning it with organisational standards and operational goals. Key priorities included implementing logistics and quality systems to support the flagship plant, achieving ISO certifications, and driving collaboration across teams. As an interim leader, the focus was on delivering immediate impact by creating scalable processes, enhancing operational transparency, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement to ensure the plant's long-term success within the company.

Curious About Our Previous Interim Placements?

We’d be happy to share insights and discuss how our interim management services can support your leadership needs during critical periods.