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Fast, effective CEO leadership in demand

An Interim CEO takes responsibility when it matters: whether in a crisis, during a change in leadership or during strategic realignment. As a temporary managing director or ad Interim CEO, we bring clear decisions, fast implementation strength and strategic leadership to your company – exactly when you need them.

  • For Managers who want to contribute their expertise to new challenges, we offer exciting Interim Management positions in dynamic environments.
  • For companies in distress or transformation phases, we are the reliable partner who stabilizes your company and makes it fit for the future.

XQI Partners

All XQI Partners

Looking for a Interim Manager? Our Partners will find the optimal solution for you – tailored, fast and discreet.

Holger Rosemann

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Tapani Hänninen

Managing Partner, München

Robert Butz

Managing Partner, München

Georg Larch

Managing Partner, München

York von Massenbach

Managing Partner, München

Ilka Herzog

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Stephan Franken

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf

Dirk Niederberghaus

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
All XQI Partners

A decisive Interim Partner

„Thanks to the Interim CEO, we have gained the necessary orientation. Instead of continuing to invest in a non-scalable model, he confidently initiated the closure – in a socially responsible way and with a clear perspective for a new beginning. His unbiased analysis was the key to finally making an informed decision from five years of stagnation.“

An established Austrian metal company
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In which business contexts do you need special CEO competence?

  • Closing leadership gaps
    The CEO position is unexpectedly vacant? An Interim managing director ensures the ability of your company to act, makes necessary decisions and continues to lead your team without interruption.

  • Post-merger integration
    After a takeover, cultures, processes and structures must grow in unison. Interim CEOs ensure clear leadership, accelerate integration and leverage synergy potential – so that two companies become a strong single unit.

  • Internationalization & Growth
    Do you want to open up to new markets or scale your business model? Our Interim Managers successfully shape international expansion – with global experience and local implementation strength.

  • Whether it’s market distortions, declining sales or internal conflicts: an Interim CEO takes responsibility, leads your company through critical phases and creates the basis for sustainable success.

Successful CEO Assignments

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Automotive

Transformation of the IT Organization: From Firefighting to a Delivery-Capable Business Partner

How an international automotive group transformed its IT from firefighting to a reliable business partner in just 28 months

IT Interim, Start Up & Scale Up
Mechanical engineering

How a company strengthened delivery reliability and market position through process optimization, compliance, and M&A support.

Operative Excellence in crisis: Restructuring in plant and machinery engineering.

COO Interim
Construction

Operative excellence & growth: interim coo/cso leads transformation in metal processing company to success

How an interim COO and CSO harmonized three international locations, digitized processes, and increased sales performance by 30% in 12 months – despite geopolitical challenges.

COO Interim, Interim Sales and Distribution
Retail

Operational restructuring and refinancing > EUR 2 billion

How a Company Refinanced €2 Billion in Just 15 Months.

CRO Interim
Healthcare

M&A program management in the exit phase

Strategic Divestiture: How One Company Sold Three Business Units in 12 Months.

Private Equity and Family Offices
Private Equity & Family Offices

Transformation of the Internal Group Audit

How a family equity firm co-sourced its internal audit function in 9 months.
Retail

Stabilization & Transformation of the IT Landscape

How a company seamlessly managed a CIO transition in just 6 months

IT Interim
Consumer Goods

Supply chain optimization

How a company increased OTIF by 33% and DPA by 20%

Project Management Interim
Consumer Goods

Scaling digitally to expand customer reach

Within nine months, a textile company achieved +60% revenue

International Interim Manager
Retail

Igniting Retail Growth with optimized and enhanced supply chain

Within five months, a company was able to increase its OTIF by 7%.

COO Interim
Retail

ERP implementation in record time

Digital Transformation in Just 3 Months: How a Retail Chain Reinvented Itself.

Project Management Interim
IT, telecommunications, and media

From Crisis Mode to Stability

How a software company managed to get back on track in record time

Interim Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)
Mechanical engineering

Establishing a Future-Proof Learning Environment

How a traditional family business created a modern learning architecture

HR Interim
Chemicals

IT Reformation in the Chemical Industry

Within six months, the company successfully implemented SAP and streamlined its IT processes

IT Interim
Automotive

Dual Transformation in the Automotive Industry

How an automotive supplier was made future-ready

Interim Plant Manager
Chemicals

From Loss-Maker to Profit Driver

How a company transformed a loss-making division into its highest-revenue business unit

Interim CEO
Service sector

HR Transformation for 2,500 Employees

How a consulting firm was able to expand from 780 to 2,500 employees.

HR Interim
IT, telecommunications, and media

Dynamic IT Transformations

How a company successfully stabilized its IT and commissioned a €400 million plant.

IT Interim
Medical Technology

Global Sales Integration in MedTech

A Swiss company is merging two sales units into a single global unit

International Interim Manager
Mechanical engineering

Turnaround in the high-tech industry

Productivity Breakthrough: 30% Production Increase Achieved in Just 24 Months

Interim Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)
IT, telecommunications, and media

Scaling HR in Record Time

How an understaffed HR team became a global growth engine in nine months

HR Interim
Retail

Digital Transformation in Metals Trading

Clear Analysis Provides Structure for Decisions and New Beginnings.

Interim CEO
Construction

Driving Large-Scale Construction Expansion Amid Critical Time Constraints

Within four weeks, the company was able to stabilize its hospital construction project.

Project Management Interim
Pharmacy

Exit Preparation in Record Time

How a company completed its exit process seven weeks ahead of schedule.

Project Management Interim
Energy and environmental sector

From Liquidity Shortage to International Expansion

How a company transformed from bankruptcy to Asian expansion in six months

CRO Interim
Service sector

Transparency in large-scale IT projects

How transparency and clear structures set the course for success in six months.

CFO Interim
Other Manufacturing Industries

Reorganized quality management in large-scale projects

In just twelve months, the company was able to reform its quality standards

Interim Chief Transformation Officer (CTO)
IT, telecommunications, and media

Scalable sales strategy for urban fiber optic expansion

In just a few months, the company tapped into new markets – with measurable success

Infrastructure projects, Private Equity and Family Offices
IT, telecommunications, and media

Process Improvement of a Startup

A startup secured its growth within five months

CFO Interim
Energy and environmental sector

Transformation in product management

How a Company Successfully Developed and Launched a New Product.

Project Management Interim
Energy and environmental sector

Realignment in wind energy

How a Wind Turbine Manufacturer Future-Proofed Its Production.

COO Interim
Energy and environmental sector

Mastering exchange rate risks globally

How a Company Achieved Sustainable Currency Risk Reduction.

Project Management Interim, CFO Interim
Private Equity & Family Offices

Digital Expansion of a Leading Auction Group in Europe

How an interim manager integrated Sweden's auction houses in 12 months

Private Equity and Family Offices, PMI Interim
Service sector

Risk Minimization Through Technical Due Diligence

How due diligence helped a private debt fund reduce multi-million risks.

Board Advisory / Commercial Due Diligence
Mechanical engineering

From Chaos to an Excellent Service Culture

From chaos to clarity: How a company was able to improve its customer service through transformation

Project Management Interim

Why work with us?

  • Experienced C-level experts with proven expertise in strategic leadership and stakeholder management.

  • Quickly identify and select suitable Interim CEOs for your specific requirements.

  • Flexible solutions for closing leadership gaps (management needs), transformation or crisis management.

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