Interim operational leadership responsibility, when speed, clarity and accountability for results are decisive.
Full-time · 6–18 months · Exclusive · Start within two weeks
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When this role fits
The CEO is leaving the company at short notice, without a viable successor
The CEO is still in office, but has lost the trust of the advisory board or investor
A carve-out, buy-and-build or exit requires independent CEO capacity
The situation is too sensitive for a public search – discretion is crucial
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What's behind it
A leadership gap rarely arises from a single decision. It arises when complexity, pressure to perform, and structural requirements diverge, and the existing leadership capacity can no longer support it.
This is not a failure. It is a structural situation that requires temporary operational leadership responsibility – someone who takes immediate action, establishes stability, and prioritizes the right levers.
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How I intervene
Days 01–30 (Stabilization) Build trust with the board, investors, and management. Identify critical levers.
Days 30–90 (Prioritization) Initiate structural changes. Establish governance and control logic.
From Day 90 (Handover) Build a structure that will last after the mandate, not dependent on me.
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What the model looks like
Model: Full-time · exclusive
Timeframe: 6–18 months
Reporting line: Board, Advisory Board or PE Partner
Start: Within two weeks
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