Interim CEO
When do you need an interim CEO?
Does your company need a leader right now? We propose an experienced CEO who takes the helm for as long as needed and reports to your board.
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Sudden departure or extended absence of your CEO
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Succession in a family business, while the successor is found or prepared
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Crisis, loss of trust or disagreement within management
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Turnaround or restructuring of the company
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Preparing a sale, a merger or an integration after an acquisition
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Launching or regaining control of a subsidiary in Switzerland
What your interim CEO takes charge of
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Leading the company and the management team
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Relations with the board and the shareholders
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Urgent decisions: organisation, budget, priorities
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Implementing the strategic plan or the turnaround plan
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Relations with key clients, banks and partners
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A structured handover to the permanent CEO
The profiles we propose
CEOs and managing directors who have already led a company and are used to working with a board. Depending on your situation, we also propose other interim executives: COO, CTO, CIO, subsidiary director, as well as board members.
How an assignment works
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We take the time to understand your situation, your challenges and what the board expects from the executive.
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We search our network of more than 1,000 validated experts.
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We introduce a short selection of executives we know and recommend.
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We check backgrounds and references.
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The Links handles the contractual framework. Your executive can start as soon as possible.
Why The Links
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Reactivity: deployment possible very quickly.
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Network: more than 1,000 validated experts with verified references.
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Transparency: you pay for the hours actually worked, with no hidden costs.
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HR advisory included with your selection: at no extra cost.
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A wider choice: independent transition managers and consulting firms in a single selection.
Assignment examples
Ensuring succession in a family business
Family business, around 1,000 employees. The founder steps down earlier than planned. Our interim CEO leads the company for nine months, stabilises the management team and supports the board in choosing the successor.
Leading a turnaround
Industrial SME in difficulty. Twelve-month assignment: turnaround plan presented to the board, discussions with the banks, reorganisation of production and refocus on profitable clients.
Regaining control of a Swiss subsidiary
Swiss subsidiary of a European group, without a director after a departure. Interim subsidiary director for six months: business continuity, relations with headquarters, recruitment of the permanent director.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can an interim CEO start?
Very quickly, depending on the situation. In most cases, we introduce a selection of profiles within the week.
How long does an assignment last?
From a few months to more than a year, depending on the goal: ensuring a succession, leading a turnaround or preparing a sale.
What authority does the interim CEO have?
They act within the framework set by your board before the start: scope, objectives and decision-making powers.
How is the assignment billed?
You only pay for the hours actually worked, with no retainer and no hidden costs. The rate is agreed before the start.
What is the contractual framework?
A tripartite framework brings together your company, The Links and the expert or their firm. The Links sets up the contract.
How do you protect confidentiality?
We only share a profile with the expert's agreement, for a specific assignment. Discussions about your situation remain confidential.