Interim practice boosted by 20 Executive Partners

'In the boardroom, there is an increasing need for experienced leaders who can directly address complex strategic issues,' says Hans Bongartz, sector partner Energy & Infrastructure at Boer & Croon. 'We are increasingly being approached to temporarily fill positions of final responsibility - not only in the event of failures, but also precisely during transitions, reorganisations, restructuring or when there is a need for additional brainpower and managerial experience.'

With this move, Boer & Croon is building on its 50 years of experience in interim management, consulting and executive search. The executive interim managers who have joined as Executive Partners have proven leadership experience in the healthcare, industrial, financial services, energy, logistics and public sectors, among others. They can be deployed as temporary directors, project CEOs or sparring partners during significant changes.

What distinguishes this proposition is the combination of seniority and support. Boer & Croon links each executive interim manager to a consultant from its own organisation, who helps structure the assignment, draw up the plan of action or prepare presentations. There is also an active network of peer-to-peer intervision and substantive reflection.

'We believe in the power of a strong, substantive community,' says Bongartz. 'Our executive partners not only have access to Boer & Croon's network, but are also part of a group of like-minded people who reflect on practical dilemmas with each other. This enhances the work's quality and increases the assignment's impact.'

The ambition is clear: within a few years, Boer & Croon wants to be on every shortlist for C-level interim solutions in the Netherlands within a few years. 'Our clients can count on managerial clout, sharp analysis and a suitable match. We don't deliver CVs, but solutions. We get it done.'