Interim Management
Acute issues call for immediate solutions delivered by seasoned professionals. These are people who know exactly what needs to be done, based on deep expertise and extensive experience. The Dutch labour market for highly qualified senior specialists offers many possibilities. Organisations have become leaner at the top in recent years, while the number of direct reports to the final responsible executive has increased. As a result, many exceptionally capable professionals are now available who can start at once and deliver impact from day one.
A large group of these professionals have accepted that there is no permanent role available for them, nor do they seek one. High‑impact assignments with clear results are far more rewarding. And more importantly: what is “permanent” anymore?
The dynamics in both the private and public sector have become less compatible with long-term employment relationships. This means many top executives are not looking for a “next permanent job”, but for assignments in which their accumulated knowledge and experience can be applied with maximum effect. Because interim assignments typically run for a defined period, often between four and sixteen months, professionals remain focused, inspired and fully committed to outcomes.
Collaboration
With its long-standing position in the executive market, Maes & Lunau has access to a wide network of senior leaders across the full spectrum of general and functional executive roles. For statutory executive positions—where legal and financial responsibilities are significant—we collaborate with Custom Management, the leading firm in that field. For all functional disciplines, we work with the strongest independent professionals who are able to take on complex challenges alongside the existing management team. These functional interim managers operate with little need for shadow management; they are fully capable of solving issues directly with the leadership in place.
When an interim assignment request comes in, all sixteen professionals at Maes & Lunau are mobilised to identify the five most suitable candidates for the defined challenge. The client is informed within 24 hours whether we can fulfil the assignment with available candidates. The three strongest candidates are introduced within the next 24 hours, and the chosen professional can start shortly thereafter.
We invoice the client a one‑time fee. The interim manager invoices the client directly and signs the contract independently, with or without our support. We remain involved at a distance to ensure progress, but only where needed.
For more information, you are welcome to contact any consultant at Maes & Lunau.