Interim management
Interim management is the rapid deployment of experienced leaders into critical business situations. At Eton Bridge Partners, we connect organisations with senior interim executives who deliver immediate impact.
Our interim management expertise
We have built an enviable reputation for supporting our clients to deliver their strategic objectives by introducing exceptional senior interim executives who perfectly match their needs.
People are at the heart of everything we do. We have built long-term relationships with clients and candidates who consistently partner with us. Our team takes the time to really understand every client context, whether an ambitious SME or a global blue-chip organisation. By matching this knowledge with our extensive, trusted network, we have a strong track record of providing high-quality candidate shortlists – with the right fit of expertise and chemistry for any situation – sometimes within as little as 24 hours.
This relationship-led approach, combined with our functional expertise set us apart. We are incredibly proud to have consistently been ranked in the top three Interim Service Providers in the Institute for Interim Management (IIM) annual survey.
Our international reach is significant – we have successfully delivered thousands of interim assignments across all industry sectors and in multiple countries around the world.
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Organisations supported globally
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Our approach to interim management
Our committed team of experts offer market-leading interim management services, so you can benefit from trusted and diverse interim talent that will deliver the strategic objectives of your organisation.
Every person
matters
Over many years, we’ve built an associate network of high-quality interim executives with proven experience delivering across a range of industries and functional areas. We pride ourselves on the depth of our relationships, having taken the time to get to know personalities and aspirations.
Industry leaders in interim
management
2025 marked the 14th year of Eton Bridge Partners featuring in the top 10 of the Leading Interim Service Provider rankings. It was also our eighth consecutive year in the top three. We are all incredibly proud of this achievement and don’t take it for granted. This success is down to the genuine care of our team, who go above and beyond to get to know the people and the context behind every single interim assignment.
Combining expertise and
experience
We are unique in having extensive networks across Executive Search, Interim Management, and Business Consulting, with a depth of expertise in each functional specialism. Our teams share insights into markets, cultures, and networks so we can deliver a wider, richer mix of diverse and world-class talent for our clients, across the globe.
Strong track
record
For our clients, we find exceptional people with the right skills, experience and cultural fit to have an impact and enhance business performance. By getting to know the whole person, not just their technical skills and experience, we support both our clients and candidates in achieving long-term success and growth.
Drive change with expert
leadership
Interim management is the temporary provision of skilled, experienced managers to help lead an organisation. Interim managers are often employed to navigate periods of crisis, change or transition. Recruited to address a particular challenge or problem, they’re often used to complement existing management but can also provide cover in a role until someone is hired permanently.
The role is critical to business
success
Typically, interim leaders will be set an assignment within an agreed timeframe to complete their goal, taking direct responsibility for implementing strategies and achieving results. Examples of when interim management services may be considered are:
- Temporarily filling leadership gaps
- Leading critical projects
- Driving performance improvements
- Managing restructuring
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Our clients
We have a strong track record of supporting Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies with their critical talent hires across a wide range of senior leadership roles, both in the UK and around the world.
Eton Bridge Partners are proud to be an Advisory Member for PepTalks, helping leaders to operate more effectively within Private Equity.
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For over a decade, we’ve supported a wide range of global listed organisations, acting as trusted advisor to build outstanding teams to enable their business success. Whether main market, AIM or other global listed organisations, we’ve built an enviable reputation for finding exceptional candidates across the breadth of corporate leadership, regardless of industry background.
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I have worked with Eton Bridge for many years and have always been impressed. They are very responsive; they always understand our requirements and are consistent in delivering the right solution effectively and personably.
Miles Roberts CEO, FTSE 100 multinational packaging businessEton Bridge are genuinely specialists across all functional leadership roles and have an exceptional network, which is apparent as I’m yet to discover an organisation with a better interim portfolio.
Nick Cullen CEO, leading construction businessWorking in a PE environment whilst driving finance transformation often means that our resource requirements evolve at pace. Eton Bridge has on numerous occasions supported us at short notice with a good selection of high-quality interim candidates. The relationship has developed into a valued and trusted partnership.
Ole Pugholm CFO , United LivingThey listened well and helped me form not just a skill profile but a character profile for our ideal candidates – demonstrating depth of network and market knowledge by putting forward a handful of highly relevant, well-matched cultural fit candidates. I was genuinely spoilt for choice.
Chris Davis Interim Programme Delivery DirectorWe have partnered with Eton Bridge on a number of critical transformation roles. They took the time to understand our needs in depth before presenting us with strong shortlists from which we appointed great individuals to our roles. They are a strong and valued partner.
Caroline Smith Chief People Officer, online insurance companyEton Bridge spend time trying to really understand the relative strengths of all candidates, to have a meaningful ongoing relationship. This means that at any point, once they become aware of a client’s requirements, this can quickly translate this into a relevant short list for that client.
Jon Tobbell Sales Transformation Director, FTSE listed international construction businessYour interim management partner
If you’re looking for the best interim talent to make an impact for your business, you’re in safe hands with Eton Bridge Partners. As a recognised leader in the provision of executive interim management, we’ll be able to find the right candidate for your organisation quickly.
With our support, you can address immediate business challenges, maintain leadership continuity and become more resilient as a business.
Speak to our knowledgeable team about our interim management services today.
Interim management drives transformation and growth
Interim management encourages fresh perspectives during times of business uncertainty and transformation. If the right interim manager is in place, organisations reap the rewards and benefits in several key ways.
Some of those advantages include:
- Availability at short notice, interims can be brought in to address urgent business needs
- Specialised skills and industry knowledge
- Unbiased insights and solutions
- Ability to implement strategies successfully and focus on delivering measurable outcomes
- Equipping an organisation for long-term, sustained success
If an organisation needs a leading executive to come in and make a significant impact but doesn’t need a permanent hire, then interim management could be the answer.
Excellent interim leaders don’t just deliver rapid, high-impact results, but also set a business up for success once they leave their role.
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