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 […]
The French Chamber of Great Britain holds its annual Franco-British Business Awards again on 15th November 2023 and we’re proud to be sponsoring the award for SME of the Year. Valtus UK sponsored the New Business award in 2022 and we recently caught up with last year’s winner, Etienne Louvet of IONA Drones. IONA has […]
Following an excellent year of growth for Valtus UK, Alexandra Taylor joins us as Talent Lead, shaping an integral part of our strategic plan to deliver superior interim management solutions. With a rich and varied 15-year track record in international talent acquisition, Alexandra brings a wealth of expertise to our team, enabling us to continue […]
Image: The Valtus UK team, at the end of our offsite meeting last month. Anti-clockwise from top right: Steve Rutherford, Nicolette Ford, Pippa Naish, Olivier Marret and Mobin Zaidi. At Valtus UK, we firmly believe in collaborative partnerships, effective communication, and a respect for all perspectives. These values, plus hard work, and expertise, empower our […]
The Remote Working Hype – some less explored aspects? The discussion around remote working has gained significant attention recently due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many organisations to adopt remote work policies where possible. It is not a new concept, but the pandemic has accelerated its adoption and many people are discussing its potential […]
The IIM survey is conducted annually and ranks the top interim management firms in the UK. We have moved up ten places in the rankings from 30 to 20 this year. We’re proud of our ranking, because although we’re no. 1 in Europe, we’re relatively new to the UK interim management market. Valtus UK’s success […]
The world events of recent years have led to accelerated change in the business world. It is in this climate that Valtus Group launches Valtus AllianceTM, a worldwide network of leading executive interim management companies. The alliance works together with common standards of excellence, to deliver bespoke solutions internationally. It creates a global network of executive interim managers capable of providing fast, effective solutions to complex issues.
The future of work is a fascinating and challenging subject to consider. It is an evolving concept that involves changes in the way we work, the skills we need to succeed, and the technologies we use. It’s a subject that Chief Executives need to consider because these changes bear heavily on decisions for business practices, […]
A Chief Finance Officer working with a company that has private equity funding can face a unique set of challenges related to serving two masters. On the one hand, the CFO is accountable to the private equity company, which has invested in the business and has certain expectations for performance and returns. On the other […]
The long-distance interim manager is often a lonely figure, spending long periods of time away from home and family to take on short-term assignments in far-flung locations. This transitory existence, working in unfamiliar environments and cultures, can make it more difficult to develop deep and meaningful bonds with colleagues or clients. It can be an […]
As consumers become more aware of the environmental and social impacts of their purchasing decisions, they are intensifying pressure on businesses to consider the full lifecycle of their products and services, from the sourcing of raw materials to the disposal or recycling of waste, and to mitigate any damaging effects of doing business.
When choosing a business to buy from, customers are increasingly paying attention to the company’s support of social and environmental causes. For example, many consumers now seek out businesses that use recycled or sustainable materials, support fair trade practices, or give back to the community in some way.
VALTUS PURSUES EUROPEAN GROWTH WITH A FIRST STEP IN THE DACH REGION. With a presence in France, United Kingdom, Sweden and Finland, and, more recently, in Denmark since September 2021, Valtus intensifies its position as European leader in executive interim management with the acquisition of Management Factory in Austria. Management Factory has been providing interim […]
Implementing technology is not just about keeping up with the competition. It’s about staying ahead of them.
To achieve this, CEOs must be willing to take risks and push for change within their organisations. Most CEOs recognise that to maintain a competitive edge, they must continually adapt and evolve. Some CEOs, however, are stuck in the mindset that IT is just a necessary cost and not a key driver of success.
Pros and cons of being an interim manager. I talk to Nick Archer about his experience in his first interim role.
The Benefits of Offshoring Cost and productivity benefits entice many businesses to move some of their resources, services and supply chains offshore. However, is this a practice which should now be reconsidered in the light of the events of the past few years? The benefits of offshoring include reduced operational costs due to differences in […]
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 […]
Nexus Interim A/S appoints Mickey Maymann as the new Managing Director of the company, effective May 1st, 2022. He will be given the task of accelerating the company’s strong growth and development. The Interim market is currently experiencing historical expansion, and Nexus Interim has a strong position in Denmark, which Mr. Mickey Maymann will continue […]
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 & […]