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“Change must happen fast – but always well-thought through”
A conversation with Interim CEO Peter Viinapuu on leadership, change, and the benefits of Executive Interim Management When Coor’s Group CEO left the company, the organization faced a critical situation, and there was no time to lose. Peter Viinapuu was first engaged as Interim CEO for Sweden. With extensive experience from SAS, MTR, and Cabonline,…
Anne-Christine Lane leads companies through critical change as an Executive Interim Manager
Anne-Christine Lane is an experienced Executive Interim Manager with a background spanning several industries and roles. Through Nordic Interim, she has taken on the assignments as Interim Head of Data and Analytics (CDAO) at Telia and is currently Interim Change Manager at Vattenfall via her own network. At Vattenfall, she holds her first assignment without…
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…
