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Temporary CEO, MD or Marketing Director

We offer a business sitter service, a temporary CEO, Managing Director, or Marketing Director. This gives your business immediate access to proven leadership exactly when you need it most. Whether you’re managing change, bridging a leadership gap, driving rapid growth, or leading a turnaround, an experienced interim executive provides stability, strategic direction, and results — keeping your business moving forward while you secure the right long-term solution.

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Business Sitter Services

Hiring a qualified interim CEO, MD, or Marketing Director gives your business immediate access to experienced leadership exactly when it’s needed most. A skilled temporary executive brings fresh perspective, proven strategies, and the ability to hit the ground running — all without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire. Whether you’re navigating rapid growth, managing change, filling a sudden leadership gap, or driving a critical project, an interim leader provides stability, clear direction, and accountability. The result is sharper decision-making, motivated teams, and accelerated progress toward your business goals — giving you time and confidence to recruit the right permanent fit or reset for your next stage of growth.

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When to use an Interim Leader

Leadership Gaps

  • When a key leader suddenly leaves — resignation, retirement, illness, or dismissal.

  • To keep the business stable while you recruit the right permanent person.

  • To maintain investor or board confidence during transitions.

Business Turnaround or Crisis

  • When a business is underperforming, losing market share, or needs urgent restructuring.

  • An interim CEO or MD can make tough decisions quickly — with fresh eyes and no legacy politics.

  • They can manage redundancies, new funding, or operational resets.

Rapid Growth or Scaling Up

  • When a start-up suddenly wins investment or hits a growth spurt and needs experienced leadership.

  • To put strong systems, people, and processes in place before hiring permanent execs.

  • To build or mentor a leadership team to handle new demand.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Integration

  • When companies merge or get acquired, an interim MD/CEO helps align cultures, teams, and operations.

  • They can manage due diligence, handover, and integration projects.

Launching a New Division or Market

  • When you need senior expertise to launch a new product line, brand, or geographic market.

  • A temporary Marketing Director, for example, can build a go-to-market plan and team, then hand over.

Bridging Strategic Projects

  • When you’re rebranding, pivoting, or rolling out major transformation.

  • An interim leader keeps everything on track, hitting deadlines while guiding internal teams.

Why do companies use interim leaders instead of waiting?

  • They deliver results fast — no lengthy on-boarding.

  • They bring proven experience and an outside perspective.

  • They can make tough calls that internal staff sometimes avoid.

  • They buy you time to hire the right permanent person carefully.

Hiring an interim CEO, MD, or Marketing Director is not just a stop-gap — it’s a strategic tool to protect momentum, keep teams focused, and manage change with confidence.

CONTACT

I’m proud to be neighbours with Google and Meta, working from our amazing offices near St Pancras International. Whatever the size of your business or organisation, we would be privileged to be part of your journey. Contact us today.

Karl Neal

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Hamilton House

Mabledon Place

London

Greater London

WC1H 9BB

Tel: 0207 099 5062

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