Episode Title: Interim Management: Solving Talent Gaps with Speed, Flexibility, and Impact
Episode Description:
In this episode of Growing EBITDA, Mike and I unpack the growing demand for interim leadership in middle-market businesses and private equity-backed companies. From abrupt executive departures to high-stakes operational gaps, interim solutions are often essential to maintaining momentum—and sometimes even survival.
We clarify the difference between interim and fractional roles, explore use cases across finance, operations, and IT, and share practical advice for deploying interim talent effectively.
Highlights:
- Defining interim vs. fractional leadership: key differences in use and structure
- When to leverage interim management—reactive vs. proactive scenarios
- Common interim roles: CFOs, COOs, plant managers, and site controllers
- The strategic value of interim leaders during transactions and carve-outs
- Financial, operational, and cultural risks of mishandling talent gaps
- How to find the right interim fit—and the cost of getting it wrong
- Lessons on empowerment, onboarding, and managing expectations
- Real-world anecdotes from private equity and industry leadership
Whether you’re a PE investor, operator, or executive planning for succession, this episode offers timely guidance on how to bridge leadership gaps with speed and confidence.
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