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Executive interim management
Achieve your business goals with our specialised executive interim management solutions. Our expert recruiters will support your vision by finding experienced interim professionals to lead your business towards growth.
Sometimes you need a game changer
Is your organisation going through a time of change or internal transition? Our interim professionals can effectively bridge vacancies, provide assistance with projects, restructuring, and the implementation of new processes and technologies. In their temporary role, interim managers can provide new direction and critical leadership.
Our vast experience and industry knowledge ensure that we find you the right interim manager to hit the ground running. descriptions to grasp the essence of your organization's journey. Leveraging our specialized industry knowledge, localized insights, and global network, we advocate for your narrative and facilitate connections with top-tier professionals poised to revolutionize your
Our interim expertise
Why use an interim manager?
Interim experts are in demand like never before. Organisations are recognising the significant impact they can achieve with the help of interim professionals 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.
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.
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Chris Cocroran
Financial Services Hong Kong
Chris specialises in recruiting for private equity and hedge funds firms in Hong Kong and has executed on numerous mandates across front and back office functions.
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.
Elaine Chu
Financial Services Hong Kong
With over 10 years of experience in recruitment, Elaine Chu is currently a senior manager at Robert Walters Hong Kong, where she leads a team specialising in sell-side roles with expertise in risk, compliance, audit, finance, operations, and legal recruitment.
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 for several years and have received very positive feedback from our clients. Additionally, we conduct a thorough selection process to ensure that we provide highly qualified interim managers with proven experience and a successful track record in their respective fields. Furthermore, ongoing support and monitoring throughout the entire project, ensures that expectations are met.
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.
By working with Robert Walters, you benefit from our access to a wide pool of top talent, our international reach, and our proven selection process. We handle the entire recruitment process, allowing you to focus on your core business while we take care of selecting the best interim managers for you.
Interim managers do not pose competition for internal executives. They are brought in on a temporary basis to address specific challenges or implement projects, thereby complementing the existing team.
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 provides a comprehensive overview of the interim rates within our fields of expertise. You can acces the report for free here.
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