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Interim leaders and specialized experts to step into critical roles, solve complex problems, and lead high-priority work

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Immediate Impact

Experience that meets the moment

As businesses evolve, the leadership and expertise they need rarely follow a predictable path. Interim executives and experts give companies a fast, flexible way to access senior leadership and specialized expertise for specific roles, initiatives, or moments in the business—enabling teams to respond quickly as priorities shift and new needs emerge.

151%

growth in interim C-suite demand since 20211

69%

of interim talent had 20+ years in full-time roles2

47%

of executives say their organization lacks a succession plan for a critical role3

1 “2026 High-End Independent Talent Report.” Heidrick, April 2026.
2 “2025 Talent Lens Survey: The State of Interim Talent.” Heidrick, February 2025.
3 “Leadership assurance: Using flexible workforce strategies to fill leadership and capability gaps.” Heidrick, April 2026

Why Heidrick

A deeper view of leadership

For decades, Heidrick has worked alongside boards, CEOs, and senior leaders as they build teams, navigate change, and make consequential leadership decisions. That experience gives us perspective on what different situations demand—and helps us bring clients interim talent with the credibility and capabilities to contribute when it counts.

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Bring in experienced interim leaders and experts when critical priorities demand action.

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