Interim profile
Candidate ID: 1304544
Year became an Interim Manager: 2007
Functional Focus: General management, Sales and Marketing
Corporate Career Summary:
Experienced Executive Manager and Director; SME’s to major corporate players in Healthcare.
“What made you decide to become an Interim?”
Decided to leave corporate life after 25 years to go and be my own boss!
“Any regrets?”
None!
“What are the upsides to being an Interim?”
- Challenging assignments with clear goals and timescales
- Freedom from corporate shackles
“What has been the high point of your Interim career so far..?”
First assignment was a 5 month whirlwind, to get a company Sales and Marketing function functioning!
“And the biggest challenge?”
Nothing that can’t be handled so far!
“What do you enjoy most about being an Interim?”
Freedom
“And least?”
Wondering where the next contract is coming from!
“How do you cope with the ‘feast and famine’ nature of interim work?”
Network like crazy when an assignment is coming to an end.
“How do you set a day rate?”
Depends on several factors such as:
- the level you will be asked to operate at
- the tangible values (increased revenues/ reduced costs) you are likely to deliver
- the negotiating position you are starting from.