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Event DÖIM Regional Event in Vienna – Agile Leadership and Restructuring
On Friday (16.06.) the DÖIM regional event took place in the Beletage of the traditional Viennese restaurant Zum Schwarzen Kameel, which was able to inspire with two rousing presentations….
Event DÖIM regional event in Salzburg – The new model contract for interim management
On Thursday (15.06.) the DÖIM regional event took place in the penthouse of the WIFI in Salzburg, this time the main topic was the new model contract for interim management….
Interim Interim CEO – Leadership with presence – a transformation
How to change an existing team from administrators to creators through collaborative leadership, straightforwardness and open communication? Giving goals and responsibility, with the necessary freedom to do so, enables a willingness to change and thus generates a spirit of optimism. An example of a successful turnaround.
Interim Interim CFO – Development to Financial Excellence of an International Engineering Group
As part of this mandate, an experienced interim CFO was deployed in an international engineering group to realign the finance function to a proactive business partner role. The main objective was to take the lead of the finance function, build a top finance team, develop the finance department to financial excellence, optimize financing, build a powerful finance structure and ensure transparency along the key value drivers.
Interim Successful turnaround of an established automotive supplier company
An internationally established company in the automotive supply industry was faced with the challenge of restoring its competitiveness in a difficult market environment. The use of an interim CRO and the implementation of a comprehensive restructuring and realignment project enabled significant improvements to be achieved and the company to be put back on “new feet”.
News Constantinus Award 2023: Dr. Mayr on the high-caliber jury
The Constantinus Award, the renowned prize in the field of consulting, accounting and IT, is entering its 21st year this year! The awards will be presented at a ceremony on November 16, 2023, at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna.
Interim Interim PMO – Project Management Office (Development Covid-Testing-Business)
Around the height of the Covid 19 pandemic, a business involving mass testing of cruise ship passengers was to be quickly established for an international TIC group.
Interim Interim Project Manager/ COO – Establishment of a production site in Eastern Europe
An international company in the mechatronics industry sees a short-term need for the establishment of a cost-efficient production site in Eastern Europe as part of its realignment and growth strategy. A critical undertaking for the company….
Interim Interim Director Supply Chain Management
An international group took over a competitor with 35,000 employees at the beginning of the year. The project’s operating company was one of these former production sites, where one of the challenges was the high rate of missing parts from purchased parts in production.
Interim Interim Project Manager / Worldwide IFRS Conversion
At a Tier 1 automotive supplier, the group-wide accounting system was changed from HGB to IFRS, as globally
stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers, as well as a global
Corporate financing in the capital market environment an international
require accepted accounting.
News The interim management market is booming!
Highlights of the AIMP Study 2023
The umbrella organization of interim management providers in the D-A-CH region – AIMP – publishes the annual market study on the interim management market. Our Managing Director Martin Ludwig Mayr has been appointed as deputy… Chair of the AIMP responsible for the AIMP survey. He presented the main results at the AIMP annual congress. Here are the highlights Market Volume – Trends – Project Structures.
Press GOiNTERIM asks – Interim Managers answer
Interview with Dr. Bodo Antonic, Executive Interim Manager
Interim Interim CFO / Establishment of the finance department – from 0 to 100
An online digital marketing agency was acquired by a private equity firm. The private equity house invests in successful, owner-managed companies and supports them locally in their future-oriented development. The company had to be brought up to the level of a stock corporation in the financial area and to the requirements of the private equity company, virtually from here to now!
Press Positive development in the interim management market – utilization and fee volume at record levels
Germany continues to experience high demand for highly qualified and experienced temporary professionals and managers. This is the result of the annual market survey conducted by the umbrella organization Deutsches Interim Management e.V. (DDIM).
Interim Interim CRO / P&L gap analysis and EBIT increase of a Tier 1 supplier
In the course of the earnings analysis, the P&L margin is to be examined and the profitability of the supplier is to be increased significantly….
Interim Interim CRO / Continuous Improvement & Lean Management
As part of the focus on operational excellence and increasing production performance, the manufacturing costs of an automotive supplier were to be optimized and reduced….
Interim Interim CRO / Reduction of quality costs of a tier 2 supplier
As part of the restructuring, the internal and external quality costs of a Tier 2 supplier should be reviewed and significantly reduced….
Interim Interim CRO / Restructuring and increase critical equity ratio
A strategy for rapidly increasing the equity ratio of a Tier 1 should be developed within the framework of the owner-supervisory board. The corporate imbalance had resulted over the last few years from the Corona crisis, the microchip crisis and the massive increase in raw material costs….
Interim Interim CEO / Turnaround at COVID times
The company is one of the most important producers of frozen food in Austria and has been facing a negative business development for more than 10 years. A turnaround is essential for the continued existence of the company….
News GOiNTERIM Manager nominated for AIMP Interim Manager of the Year 2023
This year our manager, Mr. Dipl.-Ing. Nielbock, was nominated for the international award of Interim Manager of the Year 2023.
Congratulation!
Event AIMP – Annual Forum 2022 on 29. / April 30, 2022
“More solution instead of problems”, is the divise of interim management. But how do you get to the best solution? Professor …
Press Interim Management – Hard times make more work
The Interim Management Congress took place for the 8th time this year: After the Corona damper, the industry is experiencing double-digit growth rates due to digitalization, supply chain problems & Co, according to DÖIM board member Martin L. Mayr.
Event 27.03.2023 – DDIM.regional // Bavaria in Munich
On Monday, March 27, at DDIM.regional // Bavaria, we will deal with one of the core topics in interim management: project success. We can do a lot for it – and also a lot against it – and from this large field, we have chosen the skeptics and doubters as the focus for this evening – and how we can better get them on board. We cordially invite you as interim managers, provider representatives and interested parties to this central topic!
Event DDIM- Regulars’ Table in Munich
After the KIM is known to be before the KIM and so yesterday the next monthly DDIM regulars’ table was again on the agenda in Munich.
News Dr. Bodo Antonic named Interim Manager of the Year 2023
This year our manager, Dr. Bodo Antonic, was awarded Interim Manager of the Year. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐳𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Interim Turnaround with force and effect
An owner-managed, medium-sized group of three companies is to be sold. The situation is sensitive: EBIT is weakly positive, the seller has a business and legal history, a project with several challenges….
News Martin Ludwig Mayr in the team of the DDIM.regional leaders in Munich
For several years we have been an associated provider partner of DDIM, the umbrella organization of German Interim Management in Germany. DDIM is committed to the public recognition of the profession and the steady growth of the interim management industry. GOiNTERIM thus strengthens its position as a partner of DDIM.
Event 8th KIM – Conference for Interim Management: “DIGITALIZATION AND DECARBONIZATION” on 03. and 04 March 2023 in Salzburg
Once again this year, there is an exciting event motto – “Digitalization and decarbonization”. Two big terms that affect our entire economy and the future and will play a central role especially in the interim management market.
Event DDIM- Regulars’ Table in Munich
The next Stammtisch – After the successful start to the year, the interim management scene is meeting again today in Munich….
Interim Project for the reorganization and sale of the company
The project focused on the acquisition of an international group of companies/food discounters with stores in Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Argentina from a London-based investment firm. The deal also includes the network of former Schlecker stores in Spain and Portugal. The business was making losses and is not properly strategically positioned. The order included a refurbishment and sale of the business.
Event 8th KIM – Conference for Interim Management: “DIGITALIZATION AND DECARBONIZATION” on 03. and 04 March 2023 in Salzburg
Once again this year, there is an exciting event motto – “Digitalization and decarbonization”. Two big terms that affect our entire economy and the future and will play a central role especially in the interim management market.
Event DÖIM Regional Event – Webinar
The next DÖIM regional event will take place on 07 February. As a webinar, this is free of charge and serves primarily as a networking opportunity for the interim scene. An exciting lecture is also on the program again….
Event DDIM Regulars’ Table in Munich
𝐄𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐌ü𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 – 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐟𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐭!
The Interim Management Stammtisch Munich is the meeting place of the interim scene in Bavaria. Networking and exchange among interim managers, providers and interested parties, experiences and news from the industry and information from the industry and business association DDIM, getting to know each other and contact, you can expect all this here.
Event DDIM Congress in Düsseldorf
At 28. and 29. October the DDIM.kongress took place in Düsseldorf. With its more than 400 interim managers, providers and guests from companies, science and politics, the largest industry event in the German-speaking region. Read more.
Event DÖIM regional event in Vienna
On 30.11.2022 the DÖIM regional event took place in Vienna. In terms of content, in addition to the active networking of the interim scene, the focus was once again on two very exciting presentations.
Event DÖIM regional event in Salzburg
On 24.11.2022 the DÖIM regional event took place in Salzburg as a breakfast. In addition to the networking of the interim scene, the focus was also on two very exciting keynote speeches.
Interim Project for cost optimization in the production of a flat glass manufacturer
For a Japanese flat glass manufacturer with European HQ in Brussels, costs were optimized in their 16 large production plants in Europe. A mid-single-digit million amount per year was identified as potential savings, and a methodology was developed that can be repeated every two to three years.
Interim Development and optimization of the customer experience in an international FMCG group
The company was not satisfied with the performance of Customer Service and therefore had to part with the management at short notice. There were large gaps in the know-how regarding tools and processes in customer service, but also weak leadership of the team. Therefore, an interim solution was sought to establish good leadership here, to strengthen the team and also to bring in practical experience and know-how in customer service.
The strategic decision to optimize the customer service area and develop it in the direction of customer experience required a quick solution. The urgent and important process optimization in all areas had to be tackled immediately, so an interim manager was sought.
Event DDIM Regulars’ Table in Munich
The place was really *full*…
The Interim Management Stammtisch Munich is the meeting place of the interim scene in Bavaria. Networking and exchange among interim managers, providers and interested parties, experiences and news from the industry and information from the industry and business association DDIM, getting to know each other and contact, you can expect all this here.
Interim Development of a business unit for an international energy company including sales organization
A leading international energy company was undergoing a comprehensive transformation process. The interim manager was tasked with building up one of the main pillars of the new strategy, the new “Industrial Customer Solutions” business area, including an operational sales organization.
Press The interim management market is booming – also in the HR sector
The staff shortage is reaching the management level, and the need for HR experts is also high. In times of need, many companies hire managers to temporarily direct tasks and projects.
A recent article in Personalwirtschaft online
News Martin L. Mayr as deputy Chairman of the AIMP confirmed
At the AIMP General Meeting in September 22, our Executive Director Martin L. Mayr was unanimously re-elected as Vice President. Chairman confirmed.
“The interim market is very active right now,” says Mayr, ” here it is important that quality and professionalism are top priorities. I will be happy to actively advocate for this as a board member.” Mayr has a lot of plans and wants to continue to actively position the AIMP as the DACH association of interim providers.
News State Award Consulting 2022 – Thank you for serving on the jury!
On September 21, the State Prize for Consulting “Management Consulting and IT” of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Economics was awarded at the Vienna Hofburg during the Austrian IT and Consulting Day.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your commitment to the State Prize for Consulting! There is a lot of work behind the ratings – THANK YOU for that!” says MMag. Bianca Pilz, Organizing Director, “It was again a great pleasure for me to work with you!”
Event KIM 2022 – the industry get-together again!
On Saturday the 03.09.2022 the DÖIM – Dachorganisation Österreichisches Interim Management organized for the 7th time the Conference for Interim Management (KIM) in Salzburg.
In accordance with tradition, Dr. Martin Mayr, Chairman of the DÖIM, welcomed the participants at the Management Dinner held in cooperation with the AIMP.
Further highlights were the award of the Interim Manager of the Year, the award of the CIM – Certified Interim Manager.
In addition, of course, the exciting and interesting lectures always as a double conférence provider with manager.
News Martin L. Mayr confirmed as Chairman of the Board DÖIM
In the General Assembly of June 2022, our Managing Director M. Ludwig Mayr was re-elected Chairman of the Board of DÖIM.
“We have a lot planned,” Mayr said, “continuing to invest in continuing education, networking events and international development.” Above all, it is important to network with the business community and with companies in order to further embed interim management in the support of the business community.
News Martin L. Mayr appointed as member of the top-class state prize jury
The State Award Consulting “Management Consulting and IT” will be awarded this year by Federal Minister Mag. Dr. Martin Kocher, the ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 during the IT and Consulting Day at the Vienna Hofburg.
We are pleased that you are a member of the top-class state award jury. It is an honor for us and for the State Prize! This is the statement in response to the selection made by our Managing Director Dr. M. Ludwig Mayr.
Press Interim management in uncertain times
Supply chain bottlenecks, the Ukraine war, and currently still drastic increases in energy prices – many medium-sized companies are under massive pressure to act. Interim managers are currently in particularly high demand in materials management and logistics.
Press article in Creditreform magazine
News 6th Summit of the Interim Management Industry
The 6th Summit of the Interim Management Industry took place on 30/6/1/7/2022. The Interim Provider Association AIMP invited all associations to Lucerne for an exchange.
International exchange is very important for the industry.
News Martin L. Mayr confirmed as Chairman of the Board of DÖIM
On 24.06.2022 the general assembly of the DÖIM took place. The Board of Directors was re-elected on a 3-year cycle. Our Managing Director Martin L. Mayr was unanimously re-elected as Chairman of the Board.
Interim Transformation process of the purchasing department of an international automotive supplier
Automotive supplier
Multiple locations
International Group
The entire purchasing department of the corporate group was undergoing a massive transformation process. The group is in the process of completely reorganizing itself and becoming an independent group of companies.
News When a manager comes to leave
Article 4/2022 Chief info An interview with Siegfried Lettmann and Dr. Martin L. Mayr TRANSFORMATION. Interim managers are increasingly in demand …
News Nomination for Interim Manager of the Year 2022 | AIMP Nomination for GOiNTERIM Manager Bodo Antonic
Since 2011, the AIMP has been awarding the title “Interim Manager of the Year” for outstanding achievements in interim management, an …
News Private Equity Activities at Record Level | PWC Private Equity Trend Report 2022
2021, the European economy has gradually recovered from COVID-19 and the consequences of the pandemic. Despite some ongoing uncertainties, deal activity …
Interim International transformation and strategic realignment | Business case as interim CEO/Managing Director
Producing company
Two locations
International Group
One site of an international group had come under enormous pressure in terms of price and cost situation. The competitive situation necessitated a completely new set-up of the blueprint of the plants at the sites.
News We strengthen our candidate management | Welcome, Lukas!
The last few years we have been able to steadily develop our growth path. Thank goodness we also got through the …
News Clear correlation between economic growth and share of self-employed knowledge workers
The result is clear: The share of knowledge workers shows a significant positive correlation with the level of economic growth. Knowledge-intensive …
Event 7th KIM – Conference for Interim Management: “THE COLORFUL WORLD OF INTERIM MANAGEMENT” on 2. and September 3, 2022
With this year’s event motto, The Colorful World of Interim Management, we want to show the breadth of possible applications in interim management and the diversity of topics in our industry. And this by means of case studies and case studies of different assignments and mandates. It will be very colorful, very international and across all sectors.
News International Constantinus Award 2022: Dr. Mayr appointed as jury member
The Constantinus Award, Austria’s major consulting, accounting and IT prize and quality initiative of the UBIT trade association of the WKO, …
Event AIMP – Annual Forum 2022 on 29. / April 30, 2022
“More solution instead of problems”, is the divise of interim management. But how do you get to the best solution? Professor …
News INIMA Report 2022: 2021 was a good year for interim management
This year, the international study was conducted by INIMA for the 2nd time. INIMA is the International Network for Interim Management …
Interim Interim CFO at subsidiary in France
Plastics industry / Automotive
Location France
International group of companies
In a restructuring case of an international group of companies in the plastics/automotive industry, the important French subsidiary had run into difficulties.
Interim Interim CIO at an international group of companies
Construction industry
Worldwide
International group of companies
IT is a central function in companies and especially in an international group very complex and differentiated. With his experience, the interim CIO was able to immediately take over and manage the operational business.
Interim Interim Managing Director DACH
Medical technology / pharmaceutical industry
DACH region
International group of companies
The company’s DACH organization showed declining sales and revenue figures, and EBIT was clearly negative. A clear sales strategy was not in place, and internal cooperation with the product development, quality assurance and production departments was clearly strained.
Interim Chief Digital Officer
Trading company
Austria
Branch network at 60 locations with 200 stores
The buzzword digital transformation affects all industries in today’s economy. The trade
is under particular pressure, however; it has to find the balancing act between stationary and online retail.
Interim Executive Board/CEO as restructuring manager
Automotive supplier
Portugal
Employees / Sales: n.a.
As restructuring manager, the GOiNTERIM manager has operational responsibility as a
Executive Board at Frauenthal’s subsidiary in Portugal. The company
was in a crisis situation due to the loss of major customers in the automotive industry.
Area.
Event KIM – Conference Interim Management is scheduled to take place in early September: THE COLORFUL WORLD OF INTERIM MANAGEMENT
The annual highlight of the interim management industry will also be postponed in 2022. It is expected that the KIM will …
Interim Interim CFO
Media company
Germany
Employees / Sales: n.a.
Successful development towards financial excellence: An international media group acquired a traditional family business in Germany. Finance was very past-oriented …
Press Awards for Interim Managers
TREND “The management market in Austria is growing at a double-digit rate every year,” says Martin Mayr, board member of the …
Press Prices for Interim Management in Austria
Medianet VIENNA. Last Friday, September 3, 2021, the umbrella organization Austrian Interim Management (DÖIM) awarded HR interim manager Gisela Kollmann and …
Press Salami tactics are a big mistake
DiePresse.com/Career Interim managers are supposed to act like a turbo for tasks and projects that need to be caught up, are …
Interim Sales Manager
Automotive supplier
600 Mio.€ turnover, 3.500 employees
We were able to successfully fill a vacancy for the international sales manager. Requirements were years of industry experience in automotive, good access to OEMs, strong leadership and expertise in sales reorganization on an international level.
kfm. Board of Directors
Investment holding
550 million € turnover, 4000 employees
An experienced manager from the investment environment was successfully found to strengthen the Group as a member of the Management Board. The profile of a top manager was very extensive. A top manager with years of experience in M&A transactions, in the commercial management of portfolio companies and in the topics IFRS, JA, tax and legal was required.
COO
medium-sized company construction industry
50 million turnover, 250 employees
The position of COO as 2nd Managing Director was successfully found and filled. The profile was a seasoned top manager with industry experience as well as years of excellent leadership experience. Expertise in restructuring and change process implementation and good P&L experience.
Interim HR
Retail
Austria/Germany
600 Mio.€ turnover
Interim head of HR / personnel management, operational personnel responsibility for the entire group / branches, support in strategy development and implementation, project management M&A / partial sale.
Controlling Management
Metal Production
Germany
300 Mio.€ turnover
Interim head of controlling, liquidity management, optimization of controlling organization, development of controlling instruments on international level, implementation of budgeting system.
Interim CFO
Plastic
Germany
35 mio.€ turnover
Financial restructuring and negotiation with financial institutions, cash management and planning, optimization of ERP system, reorganization and management of the company.
Controlling Manager
Energy
Austria
800 mio.€ turnover
Establishment and optimization of the controlling and finance area, introduction of decentralized divisional controlling with matrix organization, medium-term and budget planning and reporting.
Vice President Marketing & Sales
FMCG
Germany
600 Mio.€ turnover
Interim Vice President Marketing & Sales of a manufacturing company in the consumer goods (FMCG) sector, sales management, conceptualization and implementation of sales strategy, leadership.
Sales Manager
Packing
Austria
90 mio.€ turnover
Interim sales manager, design and implementation of a new sales organization, optimization of sales processes, business development and internationalization, KAM.
SCM Manager
Process industry
Germany
80 Mio.€ turnover
Head of Supply Chain Management / SCM, optimization of production planning, consolidation of product range and optimization / reduction of working capital.
Production management
Woodworking
Germany
150 Mio.€ turnover
Restructuring and production management, in particular layout changes and personnel adjustments at international level, process optimization in all production stages and establishment of site in Eastern Europe.
Production Manager
Plastic
Germany
35 mio.€ turnover
Production management in plastics processing, reorganization of production, adjustment of production layout, reengineering and improvement and optimization of all production processes.
Project Manager
Automotive
Austria, Germany, Spain
250 million € turnover
Project manager in new development for a premium OEM, coordination of all sub-projects design, development, production, quality as well as direct coordination and coordination with the OEM.
Project Management
Consumer Goods
Austria
70 Mio.€ turnover
Takeover of the overall project management for a company-wide strategy project, project structuring, reporting and management of the sub-project teams, coordination with the steering committee.
ERP/IT Management
Food industry
Germany
35 mio.€ turnover
Takeover of the operational IT management, conception, planning and implementation of the central IT project for the introduction of a new ERP software, management of the company-wide project team.
Interim PMO
Credit institution
Germany, CEE
1000 Mio.€ turnover
Outsourcing/transfer of the finance area of all European subsidiaries to CEE, transition and set-up of the Shared Service Center, reorganization and staff adjustment in Europe.
Project management
Plastics industry
Germany
40 mio.€ turnover
Project management turnaround of a company in the plastics industry, process optimization and efficiency increase in the areas of sales, calculation, design, manufacturing, MIS introduction.
Interim CFO/CRO
Logistics/Transport
Austria and CEE
500 mio.€ turnover
Restructuring of a strategic business unit, reorganization and change management, establishment of a best practice finance unit, performance improvement and profit improvement.
Interim CFO/CRO
FMCG
Austria
15 Mio.€ turnover
Takeover of the management / CRO position, development of a new strategy, operational implementation of all restructuring measures, in a 2nd step takeover of the sole management, successful turnaround.
Interim CRO
Mechanical Engineering
Germany
100 mio.€ turnover
Operational and financial turnaround of the company as restructuring manager, expansion of international sales, stabilization and expansion of business development.
Advisor to the board
Advisory Board
Italy
Private equity
Interim Advisor to the Board of Directors and investors, consulting in the due diligence phase, industry expertise and market knowledge in the M&A process, valuation and strategic plan preparation and assumption of advisory board function.
Advisor to the board
Private equity
Austria
130 mio.€ turnover
Interim Advisor to the Board of Directors and investors, advising on financial structuring and negotiating with lenders, taking over post-acquisition management.
Supervisory Board
Healthcare
Great Britain
270 million £ turnover
Supervisory Board of a service company, strategic management, co-design and implementation of corporate policy, closure and downsizing of non-core areas.
Interim CEO
Producing industry
USA
40 million $ turnover
Post-merger integration of a production company in the USA, restructuring of the site and reorganization, partial relocation of production to a newly acquired subsidiary of the Group.
Management
Trading company
Austria
60 million € turnover
Assumption of operational responsibility as managing director of a wholesale company for car parts and accessories, positioning, development and expansion of the company, team building and new corporate culture.
Press A.B.S. Blog: What makes interim management so valuable in times of crisis
A.B.S. Blog As a well-known saying by Christoph Martin Wieland goes, “Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.” Especially …
Press BURGENLANDS Wirtschaft: What temporary managers bring to a company
BURGENLANDS Economy Interim Management – Missing know-how in a certain phase, special projects, a sudden emergency: There are many reasons to …