FAQ
Direct answers.
Six questions that come up in every intro call.
What is an interim CEO?
An interim CEO is an experienced executive hired for a defined period to lead a company through a critical phase, with the same authority as a permanent CEO. Typical situations: leadership gap, post-acquisition execution, turnaround, scale-up, crisis.
How much does an interim CEO cost in Italy?
Pricing is either a day rate or a monthly retainer, set against scope, duration and risk. There is no list price. The number is agreed after a short scoping call. See the cost page for the drivers.
When should a company hire an interim CEO?
When there is a sudden CEO exit, a PE post-acquisition 100-day plan, a turnaround, a rapid scale-up push, a founder stepping back, or a crisis that needs a full-time decision-maker now and a permanent solution later.
How long does an interim CEO engagement last?
Typical engagement runs three to twelve months. Crisis mandates can be shorter. Full turnarounds and post-acquisition plans can extend beyond twelve months when justified.
Interim CEO vs fractional CEO. What is the difference?
An interim CEO is full-time for the duration of a mandate, with sole CEO authority. A fractional CEO works part-time across one or more companies. Same role, different intensity. Interim suits crisis and post-acquisition. Fractional suits steady-state scale-up.
Can an interim CEO operate in English and Italian across borders?
Yes. This service is built for foreign owners and PE funds. The CEO operates daily in English with the board and group HQ and in Italian with the local team, suppliers, banks and advisors. Milan-based, trilingual: English, Italian, Swedish.
What is an interim CEO called in Italy?
In Italy the role is commonly referred to as CEO ad interim or, in larger corporations, Direttore Generale ad interim. The legal authority and operational scope are identical to a permanent chief executive. For guidance on hiring, see hireinterimceo.it.