Whether you’re experiencing rapid growth or looking to weather uncertainty, strong leadership is essential. Gaps at any level can sap momentum, throw organizations into disarray, and stall progress on important initiatives. When you’re short a key player, undergoing an extended search, or building out new capabilities, even temporary solutions can be transformative.
At Heidrick & Struggles, our interim executive capabilities provide next generation talent solutions to help companies achieve higher performance and growth. From C-suite officers to line managers, on-demand interim executives can help fill gaps in critical roles, augment leadership capacity, drive transformation efforts, and set the permanent hire up for success.
Our team’s expertise spans all interim leadership roles, including:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
- Interim Managers across all functions
- Interim Leaders for special projects and transformations
- Special advisors
2026 Talent Lens Survey: The State of Interim Talent
Get a data-rich look at today’s interim leaders and experts—who they are, why they choose independent careers, and how they help companies complete critical work. See how demand is evolving, how AI is redefining the interim operating model, and the practices that turn flexible resourcing into lasting advantage.
Thousands of highly skilled interim executives are available within days to rapidly fill unexpected gaps and drive organizations through moments of major change.
With operating experience at leading organizations and distinctive specialist knowledge, our on-demand interim executives have the skills and expertise you need to maintain business momentum.
Access interim executives with an uncompromising focus on results and a track record of success in engagements similar to your needs.
The Interim Executive Advantage
See how interim executives can bridge critical leadership gaps, build capacity, and deliver immediate impact for your organization. Learn about perfect scenarios to engage an interim leader, how to maximize their impact, and real success stories from interim executive search placements.
2025 High-End Independent Talent Report
Workforce agility is critical as companies navigate relentless and accelerating change, geopolitical complexity and risk, and intense performance demands. The 2025 High-End Independent Talent Report reveals how top companies are leveraging on-demand experts and interim leaders to compete in today’s high-stakes, high-speed world.
Interim Executives
2026 Talent Lens Survey: The State of Interim Talent
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