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 […]
Placing top tier Interim Managers and supporting them to excel makes a significant difference to a business. If we aren’t 100% sure about someone’s suitability for a position, we won’t put them forward.
In this article we take a snapshot of the sector and look at why Interim Managers are so highly valued.
By Steve Rutherford, Partner The majority of Interim Managers I work with on assignments have long track records in the delivery of projects. This is partly market driven – our clients prefer it – and partly out of my own personal preference. When entrusted with a client’s ‘problem to solve’, it is reassuring for me […]
It’s not too controversial to suggest that the economic benefits of leaving the EU have not yet been fully realised in the UK. The UK economy is struggling when compared to its former European partners, and real GDP has underperformed similar nations by 5% since 2016. However, one area of the UK economy is enjoying […]
Interim Management: Successful Interviewing for Business Leaders. Why some clients don’t want us at candidate interviews and why we should be there.
Our expansion into Germany’s well-established market, valued at over 2.75 billion euros (1), marks a significant move in deepening Valtus’ presence in a key economy at the heart of Europe.
Why is it that performance related bonuses are not common in the interim management market? It certainly isn’t because interim managers don’t want their performance assessed. It also isn’t So, is it the clients? Our partner, Steve Rutherford, just doesn’t buy it. Read more…