The challenge: A specialist engineering firm within a larger international group was under pressure after an extended period of poor delivery performance, financial strain and internal disengagement. Leadership across the group recognised the need for a structured turnaround and approached Valtus for support. Our solution: In close partnership with the client’s senior leadership, Valtus diagnosed […]
The challenge: When a modular housing manufacturer faced critical operational challenges following the dismissal of its Managing Director, swift interim leadership was essential. The sudden management void threatened to disrupt operations, undermine productivity, and destabilise the company’s market position. Our solution: Recognising the urgency and complexity of the challenge, Valtus leveraged its extensive network and […]
The challenge: A privately owned construction services business with a turnover of £50 million faced a significant turnaround scenario that required decisive financial leadership. With pressing financial challenges and an urgent need to stabilise and refocus strategically, the business engaged Valtus to appoint an interim CFO. Our solution: Understanding the critical nature of this appointment, […]
In the world of interim management, there are individuals who have a knack for turning even the most complex undertakings into success stories. Building a bakery from the ground up is no mean feat. It requires meticulous planning, adept coordination, and the ability to navigate unforeseen challenges. Diane Calvert has over 17 years of experience […]
How do you rescue a project when it flounders due to a lack of leadership? We recently worked with a FTSE 250 business services company who contacted us to help them deliver a systems change. They had searched for a CIO for 11 months but had found no one with the correct experience and prior […]
The Challenge: winning business in an increasingly competitive market Our client was an AIM listed construction services business struggling to win business in an increasingly competitive market. The Sales Director, who had been with the business for 20 years, was adamant that his function were doing all they could against the challenges of COVID & […]
The Challenge: Failing productivity in a challenging market Our client was a third party logistics business struggling for productivity in a challenging market. Their offering was loaded with cost and customer satisfaction was falling. The client viewed technology as a back office function with little impact on the bottom line or customer experience. Their PE […]
Supply chain issues threaten to turn the UK market into a loss-maker for a French company A French company came to us with supply chain issues. They were supplying a product, packaged in Italy, to stores in the UK. Supply chain disruptions were causing inconsistent production and unpredictable delivery schedules, plus incurring harsh penalties for […]
When a senior manager leaves the company, how do you identify the best way forward? When a large FTSE 250 manufacturing company lost a member of their Senior Leadership Team, they were struggling to identify the best course of action for the future of the company. Costs had increased by 30% due to the pandemic […]
When closure is the only option, how do you ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone concerned? A French industrial group came to us facing a closure decision. Prior to the pandemic they had been a profitable company, their sales dried up entirely when the airline industry ground to a halt. The business had significant […]
A European packaging business, owned by a London Private Equity firm, was threatening to become loss-making. The reasons for this were unclear and the PE owners had lost confidence in the CEO. They asked us to find a COO to investigate the issues. The Interim Manager’s first task was to identify where the problem lay […]