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From interim Director to interim CEO: How Rikke Dræbye Gantzhorn Led Strategic Change at FrederiksborgCentret/ Royal Stage
When Rikke Dræbye Gantzhorn was contacted by Nordic Interim, she had no plans to take on an executive interim role. However, the challenge was too exciting to turn down, and she was engaged as Interim Director at FrederiksborgCentret/ Royal Stage, reporting directly to the chairman of the board but operates within the organization, outside the…
Elevator Pitch Instead of a CV:
How to Impress as an Executive Interim Manager in a Client InterviewMay 29, 2025, by Annika Porsch, Management Factory What sets a traditional job interview apart from a client interview in Executive Interim Management? Almost everything – especially the focus, the objective, and the timeframe. While companies in recruitment processes are looking for long-term candidates, Interim Management clients expect immediate solutions. Anyone who approaches this with…
Cross-Border Case Study Austria – France: Supporting the French subsidiary of a Swiss pharmaceutical company
Jan 15, 2025, by Management Factory The Assignment An Executive Interim CEO was needed for a 6-month assignment at a company within the pharmaceutical industry, with placement in France. Outcome Stabilization of the company’s core aspects. Overview Due to persistent annual losses, the French subsidiary of a Swiss pharmaceutical company was facing significant difficulties. An…
Executive Interim Management Strategies for Effective Turnarounds and Successful Restructuring
Nov 18, 2024, by Management Factory When businesses face significant challenges, whether due to market shifts, financial issues, or operational inefficiencies, Executive Interim Management offers a strategic solution. Interim Managers bring specialised expertise and a fresh perspective, crucial for successful turnaround and restructuring efforts. This article explores effective Interim Management strategies for both turnarounds and…
Restructuring in Austria: How Lawyers, Banks and Advisors Work Together
An interview with Christian Kniescheck. At Valtus, we draw on an international network of restructuring experts – because each country has its own legal framework and restructuring practices. In this interview, Maurizio Ria, Managing Partner at Duke & Kay in Milano, speaks with Christian Kniescheck, Partner at Management Factory in Vienna, about the particularities of…
“We were in a situation where every week mattered” – The Interim Executive Manager brought much-needed sales focus to Lappset Group Oy’s subsidiary
Lappset Group Oy is a Finnish family-owned company that has been promoting physical activity, play, and memorable outdoor experiences for over 50 years. The company designs and manufactures playgrounds and sports environments, as well as themed attractions, for international markets. When Lappset Group needed a new leader for one of its independent subsidiaries, there was…
When uncertainty requires action: why Ekoligens’ Board of Directors chose an interim CEO
When Nordic Paper invested in the growth company Ekoligens, everything looked promising. But as so often with young companies, the reality turned out to be more complex. Soon, they were without a CEO and leadership in a crucial phase. We have spoken to Markus Larin, Strategy Director at Nordic Paper, (co-investors of Ekoligens), about the…
“When the pressure and pace are high – an interim CFO at the epicentre of change”
When our client faced several simultaneous financial challenges, Per Alnefelt was engaged as interim CFO. With his experience from both listed companies and fast-moving growth companies, he was the perfect fit for the assignment that required focus, structure and diplomacy, and which was completed with a solid foundation for the next phase. An intense start…
From fashion to sustainable innovation – Tony Wester tells us about his assignment at Ekoligens
When Tony Wester, with over two decades in the fashion industry, was given the opportunity to take on an assignment at Ekoligens via Nordic Interim, it was a step straight into a new world and at the same time a step towards the future. Today, he leads the company, intending to replace single-use plastics with…
