We proudly announce that STM (Studio Temporary Manager), a leading Executive Interim Management pure player in Italy is now part of Valtus Group! Our 8th country significantly enhances Valtus’ footprint across Europe.
Already established in France, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Austria, and Sweden, Valtus earlier this year acquired a company in Germany, while developing the worldwide network Valtus Alliance. The acquisition of STM underscores our efforts to expand internationally and secure our leading position in the market.
Developing the Executive Interim Management market in Italy
Valtus and STM have a strong track record of assisting companies during critical challenges with high quality operational management solutions. By expanding in Southern Europe, we aim to make a substantial contribution to fast-growing markets.
STM, headquartered in Verona with offices in Milan, Turin, Rome, Bologna and Pesaro, has been offering temporary top management solutions for more than 12 years, achieving remarkable growth. With a multidisciplinary team of more than 30 equity or business partners across Italy, STM assists companies through various challenging situations, such as turnarounds, business improvement, or development projects.
“I’m delighted to broaden our presence in Southern Europe by welcoming STM into Valtus Group. To further improve the awareness of Executive Interim Management solutions, we aim to establish a strong presence in both mature and rapidly growing markets.”
Björn Henriksson, Group CEO at Valtus
“Joining Valtus marks a great milestone for STM! We are excited to contribute to this global growth journey, showing the value of our operational management solutions worldwide together and leveraging our specific areas of expertise to mutual benefits.”
Federico Ferrarini, President at STM
“This new acquisition represents a major step towards establishing ourselves as the leading global player in Executive Interim Management! Similar to Valtus, STM is certified by Bureau Veritas and adheres to rigorous quality standards. By integrating STM, we are enhancing our expertise, thus strengthening our ability to enter new markets.”
Aymeric Bas, Managing Partner International & Chief Revenue Officer at Valtus
The Italian Executive Interim Management market: key insights
- In Italy, the automotive sector is the most represented in Executive Interim Management
- With an average duration of almost 15 months, assignments in Italy are the longest in Europe after Switzerland. Consequently, Italian Interim Executives have the highest occupation rate in Europe, with 85% on assignment, as of January 2024
- On average, Italian Interim Executives are 58 years old and have more than 7 years of Interim Management experience