STM, who joined the Valtus group in July 2024, has officially become Valtus as of January 2026. For over 12 years, STM has established itself as one of Italy’s most trusted partners for temporary top management, supporting companies through transformations, turnarounds and growth initiatives. By fully adopting the Valtus brand, the Italian team completes a journey […]
There is a particular kind of strain that creeps into a business before it becomes visible on the balance sheet. A few departures that should not have happened. A once-reliable customer who starts asking sharper questions. A leadership team that spends more time reacting than leading.
Valtus, the worldwide leader in executive interim management, acquires Switzerland’s FS Partners, completing full DACH coverage with its tenth European subsidiary Valtus, the worldwide leader in executive interim management, has expanded its European footprint by acquiring FS Partners, Switzerland’s leading boutique in financial interim management. Present in nearly 30 countries across four continents, the Group […]
The challenge: Our client, a prominent state-owned services provider, had hit a difficult period. One large division had been underperforming for some time, creating financial strain and operational pressure. The leadership team needed support that would steady the business and turn performance around at pace. Our solution: Valtus drew on its network and experience in […]
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 […]
When writing, my instinct is to talk about the value of Interim Management, rather than to extol the virtues of individual Interim Managers, or to humble-brag about Valtus and my credentials as an operator in the space. I’m not about to change. That said, I think there’s some value in explaining what I do and […]
With more than 30 years’ experience in the construction sector, Fabienne Viala has delivered major public and private projects across the UK and France. In building a career defined by high-stakes leadership roles in complex environments, her unique perspective on resilience, representation, and strategic leadership, offers invaluable insight for women advancing in senior positions across […]
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 […]
I was chatting with an experienced Interim CFO recently, and I asked her about the most common issue she encounters when turning around businesses. To be fair, it wasn’t my most original question, and I expected something predictable: “Underperforming teams.” “Weak financial controls.” “Poor cash management.” Instead, she surprised me: “Steve, the one thing every […]
There are many growing trends on LinkedIn: humble bragging, middle class parents trying to find internships for their little darlings, political polemic – the list goes on. IMHO, most of it is a million miles from what LinkedIn is for, but hey, it’s a user-generated platform so people can do what they want with it. […]
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, […]
The UK’s failing infrastructure is a hot topic in the media, a source of frustration for the population and a significant challenge for the UK government. The picture is extremely mixed. Read the press one day and its possible to get an extremely positive view. New runways, the green lighting of the Lower Thames Crossing, […]
Most people know little or nothing about Interim Management, and that’s OK. Many will go through life without having the benefit of meeting an Interim Manager, and that’s OK. Interim Managers are specialists who deliver exceptional outcomes in specifics set of circumstances, and if you don’t need them, then you don’t need them. Like surgeons, […]
As part of my series of interviews with Interim Managers (IMs) in the Valtus UK network, I spoke to Kelly Jones about her hugely successful career in the world of interim management and how other women can follow in her footsteps. Inspired by a close relative, she studied engineering at university, before rising up the […]
In the second of my series of interviews with some of the women Interim Managers (IMs) in the Valtus UK network, I was joined by Magdaline Pistola to discuss her career and the state of play for women in the sector. Magdaline has more than 30 years’ experience in interim management working in the tech […]
Data from the recent IIM Interim Management Survey 2024 shows that 25% of Interim Managers are female; a number that shows steady progress from when the IIM began collecting data, while also highlighting opportunities for further growth. Over the coming months I’m going to be speaking to IM’s from our network to understand more about […]
By Nathan Staples, Valtus UK intern The Valtus UK network is full of former engineers who have taken the step into interim management. As an intern with a passion for engineering, I’m keen to explore the skills and attributes that make for an effective interim manager, which is why I was curious to find out […]
By Alex Taylor, Talent Acquisition Lead at Valtus UK The Interim Management sector continues to fall short when it comes to gender diversity. As the latest Institute of Interim Managers Report reveals, just 25% of Interim Managers are women, which is a long way from the equality the industry is aiming for. In fact, despite […]