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Interim Management for IT, telecommunications, and media

Temporary leadership expertise for tech companies, telecommunications, and digital media

Why Interim Management in the tech, telecom, and media sectors?

IT, telecommunications, and media are undergoing constant disruption: cloud migration, AI integration, 5G rollout, and streaming convergence are forcing companies to undergo radical transformations.

Interim Managers bring immediate technological and operational expertise to critical phases—without any training period required. They navigate the complexity of innovation, scale rapidly growing tech companies, stabilize infrastructure transformations, and position organizations for future-oriented growth in highly dynamic markets.

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XQI Partners

All XQI Partners

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

XQI Interim Partner Holger Rosemann eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Holger Rosemann

Holger Rosemann

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
XQI Interim Partner Tapani Hänninen blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Tapani Hänninen

Tapani Hänninen

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner Robert Butz eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Robert Butz

Robert Butz

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner Georg Larch eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Georg Larch

Georg Larch

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner York von Massenbach eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner York von Massenbach

York von Massenbach

Managing Partner, München
XQI Interim Partner Ilka Herzog blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Ilka Herzog

Ilka Herzog

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
XQI Interim Partner Stephan Franken eingefärbt in blau XQI Interim Partner Stephan Franken

Stephan Franken

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
XQI Interim Partner Dirk Niederberghaus blau eingefärbt XQI Interim Partner Dirk Niederberghaus

Dirk Niederberghaus

Managing Partner, Düsseldorf
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What you can count on

  • Immediate C-level staffing with in-depth experience in tech, telecommunications, and digital.

  • Proven track records in cloud transformation, product development, and scaling.

  • Pragmatic implementation skills in complex technological projects.

Your leaders for success

We place experienced Interim Managers who can make an immediate impact in IT, telecommunications, and media—with clear goals and measurable results:

  • Crisis Managers with strong implementation skills:
    Stabilize critical IT systems and ensure cybersecurity—even under high pressure.

  • Strategic thought leaders for the future:
    Define tech roadmaps and structure innovation paths.

  • Industry experts with practical knowledge:
    Navigate market changes and manage business model evolution – without any training period.

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Areas of application for Interim Management

Interim executives in IT, telecommunications, and media act as catalysts for change—they bring expertise, experience, and implementation skills exactly where they are needed:

1. Cloud migration and infrastructure transformation

  • Strategic planning and implementation of cloud migrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

  • Modernization of legacy systems during ongoing operations.

  • Development of hybrid cloud architectures and multi-cloud strategies.

2. AI and advanced analytics integration

  • Establishment of AI competence centers and data science teams.

  • Implementation of machine learning pipelines and algorithms.

  • Big data architecture and advanced analytics for business intelligence.

3. 5G rollout and network modernization

  • Strategic planning of 5G network expansion and investments.

  • Optimization of infrastructure costs and spectrum utilization.

  • Network slicing and edge computing implementation.

4. Product and software development scaling

  • Establishment of agile and DevOps cultures in large organizations.

  • Product management and roadmap development for SaaS solutions.

  • Go-to-market strategies and product launches.

5. Cybersecurity and data protection governance

  • Building cyber resilience programs and security frameworks.

  • GDPR, CCPA, and regulatory compliance.

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) setup and incident response.

6. Media transformation and streaming convergence

  • Digitization of media platforms and content distribution.

  • Establishment of streaming services and OTT business models.

  • Restructuring of broadcasting into digital-first approaches.

7. Digital business models and startup scaling

  • Interim CTO and VP Engineering for fast-growing tech companies.

  • Building scaling infrastructures and technical operations.

  • M&A integration of tech acquisitions and talent retention.

Why choose us?

  • Experienced tech experts with proven expertise in crisis management, digitalization, and strategic leadership.

  • Rapid identification and selection of suitable Interim Managers for your specific requirements.

  • Flexible solutions for bridging vacancies, transformation, or turnaround—ready for immediate actin.

About us

Successfully Implemented Projects in IT, Telecommunications, and Media

All Case Studies
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)
IT, telecommunications, and media

Dynamic IT Transformations

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

IT Interim
IT, telecommunications, and media

Scaling HR in Record Time

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

HR Interim
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

We bring tech expertise to the forefront – for IT companies, telecommunications providers, and media houses.

Rely on our many years of tech experience and implementation strength – we staff your individual projects with tailor-made management solutions, thus ensuring innovative strength, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in an exponentially changing market.

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