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Executive interim management
Achieve your business goals with our specialised executive interim management solutions. Our expert recruiters in Hong Kong will support your vision by finding experienced interim managers to lead your business towards growth.
Sometimes you need a game changer
Is your organisation navigating change or internal transition? Our interim managers excel at bridging vacancies, driving projects, restructuring, and implementing new processes or technologies. In their temporary roles, they provide critical leadership and fresh direction to steer your business forward.
With extensive experience and industry knowledge, we connect you with the right interim management professionals who can hit the ground running. By leveraging our specialised expertise, local insights, and global network, we deliver tailored interim recruitment solutions that align with your strategic goals and transform your business.
Whether you need support in executive interim management, interim senior management, or flexible solutions like contingent workforce strategies, our team ensures every placement is a perfect fit for your vision of success.
Our interim expertise
Why use an interim manager?
Interim experts are more in demand than ever. Organisations are recognising the significant impact they can achieve with the help of interim managers at relatively low costs. These experts can be of great tactical importance for your company and are therefore seen not just as a short-term solution but rather as a strategic deployment of external expertise on a flexible basis.
By partnering with a trusted interim management recruitment agency Hong Kong, you gain access to highly skilled interim managers who bring immediate value to your organisation while complementing existing teams during times of transition or growth.
Do you urgently need a solution or quick progression in a project? Interim professionals can quickly familiarise themselves with your organization and delve into complex subjects within a short period of time, thereby providing immediate value.
Interim professionals help your company respond swiftly to varying business requirements. They can be hired within usually a couple of days, to carry out a specific project or to fill in for a manager who is on holiday or on parental leave.
Interim professionals often possess specialised skills that a company requires but may not have internally. They can, for example, assist with the implementation of new technologies or support your company in complying with new regulations.
As outsiders to your organisation, interim professionals have an objective point of view on your business practices. They can help you identify strengths and weaknesses in your organisation and help you streamline processes.
Are you navigating through major changes, like an organisational restructuring or an acquisition? A highly experienced, temporary leader can guide you through the process, while your existing leadership team maintains focus on day- to-day business.
An interim professional can identify knowledge gaps, train your employees and help you set your team up for sustainable success. This way, your company benefits from their expertise even after the interim assignment has ended.
Our track record
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43,000
Executive professionals we help start their next chapter
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11,000
Organisations who we help acquire executive talent
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Speak to our interim management experts
John Mullally
Managing Director Hong Kong
John has over 15 years of recruitment and general management experience in Hong Kong and Southern China. Currently he serves as the Managing Director for Hong Kong's business.
Vivian Tsang
Tech & Transformation Hong Kong
With over 10 years of experience in tech & transformation recruitment, Vivian currently leads both the permanent and contract technology team for Robert Walters Hong Kong.
Cherie Kwok
Commerce Hong Kong
Cherie brings over a decade of experience in HR recruitment and currently directs the Commerce division at Robert Walters Hong Kong.
Matthew Sullivan
Financial Services Hong Kong
Matthew has over 15 years of professional experience with 13 years in recruitment, talent acquisition and executive search and 3 years in banking and finance.
Pinki Chan
Tech & Transformation Hong Kong
Pinki specialises in finding IT & technology contracting professionals, especially in managerial grade, project manager & application development positions in Hong Kong.
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We have established close collaborations with many of our interim managers, earning consistently positive feedback from clients. As a trusted recruitment agency in Hong Kong, we conduct a rigorous selection process to ensure we provide highly qualified professionals with proven expertise and a successful track record in their respective fields.
Leveraging our specialised interim recruitment strategies, we match your organisation with top-tier talent who can hit the ground running. Additionally, we offer ongoing support and monitoring throughout the project to ensure expectations are met and deliver results aligned with your strategic goals. Whether you need interim senior management or flexible solutions like contingent workforce strategies, our team is committed to driving success for your business.
The duration depends on the specific requirements of your project and the availability of qualified candidates. However, we strive to make the process as efficient as possible and aim to provide you with qualified interim managers within a short period of time, typically a few days to weeks.
Our streamlined interim recruitment approach ensures fast access to top-tier talent by leveraging both localised hiring expertise and global networks. Whether you require interim senior management, experts in finance transformation, or flexible solutions like contingent workforce strategies, we prioritise speed without compromising quality to meet your organisation’s needs during critical transitions.
By working with Robert Walters, you benefit from our access to a wide pool of top talent, including highly skilled interim managers across various industries. Our international reach, combined with local expertise from our trusted team of recruiters in Hong Kong, ensures we can meet your specific needs efficiently.
Through our proven interim recruitment process, we handle everything—from sourcing and screening to onboarding, allowing you to focus on your core business while we select the best professionals for roles such as interim management finance, interim senior management, or other specialised areas.
Partnering with us means gaining fast access to qualified candidates who can deliver immediate impact, saving you time and resources during critical transitions.
Interim managers do not pose competition for internal executives. They are brought in on a temporary basis to address specific challenges, implement projects, or provide expertise during critical transitions. Their role is designed to complement the existing team, offering support and specialised skills rather than replacing internal leadership.
This approach works particularly well when paired with flexible hiring models, such as those offered through our specialised focus on contingent workforce solutions or executive-level placements (executive recruitment).
Interim managers bring valuable external input to the table. With their diverse experience and specialist knowledge, they bring fresh strategic perspectives. They can provide leadership in periods of change and positively impact internal talent development.
Our European interim market report offers a comprehensive overview of interim management rates across various fields of expertise, including interim management finance, interim senior management, and other specialised roles. You can acces the report for free here.
If you're looking for Hong Kong-specific salary data across industries—including interim roles—we recommend using our Salary Guide which provides insights into hiring trends across Hong Kong's recruitment market.
Salary Survey 2025
If you’re growing your team or simply need to retain the talent you have, the Salary Survey guides you with the insights you need to have the right team in place to keep your business moving forward.