When interim management is the right call
- Restructuring — when a course correction needs to arrive fast and credibly.
- Relocation — setting up or moving sites, including internationally. → Baltics+LIAA
- M&A — leading through the operational reality of a transaction, not just the signing.
- Bridging a vacancy — when a leadership seat needs to be filled now, but not permanently.
Roles
- CEO — overall accountability through the critical phase.
- CTO — technical and production-facing leadership, backed by experience in capital goods and automotive supply.
- CSO — sales accountability, when market access and customer relationships are what’s at stake.
Why Norbert Reiling
Three-time sole managing director, active IPO and M&A experience, three decades leading manufacturing and engineering-led companies. Not an advisor carrying responsibility for the first time.
How a mandate runs
- Initial conversation — confidential, no obligation, to scope the situation and timeframe.
- Onboarding — fast immersion in the numbers, the team and the decision paths.
- Leadership — running the mandate against a clear brief and measurable targets.
- Handover — a structured return of responsibility, no dependency beyond the mandate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can an interim leader start?
Typically on short notice — that’s the point of interim management. Timeframe is scoped in the initial conversation.
How long does a typical mandate run?
From a few months for a vacancy bridge to over a year for a full restructuring.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Initial conversations and mandate design are handled confidentially, especially around M&A situations.