Interim management

We have established close collaborations with many of our interim managers for several years and have received very positive feedback from our clients. Additionally, we conduct a thorough selection process to ensure that we provide highly qualified interim managers with proven experience and a successful track record in their respective fields. Furthermore, ongoing support and monitoring throughout the entire project, ensures that expectations are met.

The duration depends on the specific requirements of your project and the availability of qualified candidates. However, we strive to make the process as efficient as possible and aim to provide you with qualified interim managers within a short period of time, typically a few days to weeks.

By working with Robert Walters, you benefit from our access to a wide pool of top talent, our international reach, and our proven selection process. We handle the entire recruitment process, allowing you to focus on your core business while we take care of selecting the best interim managers for you.

Interim managers do not pose competition for internal executives. They are brought in on a temporary basis to address specific challenges or implement projects, thereby complementing the existing team.

Interim managers bring valuable external input to the table. With their diverse experience and specialist knowledge, they bring fresh strategic perspectives. They can provide leadership in periods of change and positively impact internal talent development.

Our European interim market report provides a comprehensive overview of the interim rates within our fields of expertise. You can acces the report for free here.

Interim management is increasingly used in Switzerland to address short-term leadership gaps, drive strategic projects, or bring in specialised expertise. Companies rely on interim managers for temporary leadership roles, change initiatives, and operational projects. Current trends highlight digital transformation, project acceleration, and efficiency improvements. Interim managers offer immediate impact while allowing organisations to remain flexible. Transparency, clear objectives, and fast onboarding are essential to ensure successful interim assignments.

Demand for interim management is high in Zurich and Geneva due to their economic activity and concentration of multinational and international organisations. Zurich, Switzerland’s financial and corporate hub, frequently requires interim managers for banking, insurance, and corporate leadership projects. Geneva hosts numerous international organisations, NGOs, and multinational companies, creating strong demand for specialised, multilingual interim executives. Compared to other regions, the market here is highly dynamic, making interim management a strategic tool to maintain business continuity and ensure project success.