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Guide to Interim Management

Mergers and acquisitions

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"Free from the mind-set of entrenched practice or vested interest in the permanence of the position, the interim is able to view the challenges from ‘outside the box’ and will be solely motivated to deliver a successful outcome to the contracted assignment." John Cox, CEO PPIAB (Pensions Protection & Investments Accreditation Board).

Mergers and acquisitions have emerged as being a key area for the assignment of interim managers. Both invariably involve a certain degree of corporate restructuring and possible resource and location issues - and an interim manager could prove to be indispensable during such a crucial period.

For either process to be a successful and smooth one, critical strategic and financial decisions have to be made and it is therefore paramount to have somebody in place with sufficient experience, insight and focus to implement these. During deal negotiations in particular, the input of an independent viewpoint is often found to be invaluable.

Additionally, during an acquisition there may not be a suitable internal candidate who could immediately take control of the new company. In these circumstances, an interim manager would be able to undertake the day to day running of the business until a permanent replacement could be appointed.

Similarly, during a merger, bringing in a temporary manager who is external to the companies involved can greatly assist in a smooth restructuring process - particularly when there is the potential for conflict amongst ‘resident’ CEOs.

To discuss your interim management requirements with BIE call +44(0)20 7222 1010

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