For an organisation seeking to transform its fortunes, the first port of call is often cost-cutting measures and efficiencies, with revenue growth taking a back seat. As I see it, given the rapidly evolving way customers interact with businesses, it is vital companies also reassess and reshape how they sell their products and services. If […]
One of the benefits of a 30 year career in Executive Talent is that I am ‘plumbed’ in to a wide community of professionals outside my specialist field of Interim Management. Principal amongst these are the Executive Search professionals I have worked with over the years, and the HR Directors and Heads of Talent who […]
It has been interesting to watch two of the largest global Executive Search firms making their first serious moves into Interim Management, through the acquisition of well-respected market specialists in the US and Germany. True, the SHREK firms have ‘played with’ Interim Management before, but these acquisitions are much more serious (and expensive) statements of […]
In a time when the Executive Interim Management market is experiencing remarkable growth in Europe, France alone had a 34% growth in the first half of 20231, Valtus now accelerates its internationalization. Already the European leader in its sector, Valtus seeks to assert itself as a global player in executive interim management. Today is announced […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 clients’ organisations to thrive. These same values permeate through to our own team. We advocate a low ego, collaborative mindset where all suggestions are collectively considered. We celebrate each […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]