October 15, 2025

The Downside of Management Consultants and Why Interim Executives Deliver Results

Market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological change have left many companies in need of effective leadership. Often, those companies turn to consultants for instant help. But they continue to struggle. Why? Because consultants strategize and deliver impressive decks. But they don’t stick around to turn those ideas into results.

What those companies really need is an effective leader who can strategize, AND deliver results. And they need it now.

The answer is a rock star interim executive who can be on-site, taking charge and making progress in as little as 48 hours.

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August 25, 2025

Interim CFOs for Nonprofits: Balancing Mission and Money

Running a nonprofit is a balancing act. On one side, there’s the passion that fuels your mission. On the other is the practical need to keep the books balanced and the bills paid. Both matter. When they’re aligned, your organization can thrive for years to come.

But balancing the mission with the money is never easy, especially in these unpredictable times. From changing funding streams to tight budgets, managing money in the nonprofit world comes with unique challenges. Those challenges are exacerbated in times of transition, growth, or crisis. That’s when it makes the most sense for nonprofits to hire an experienced interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

At InterimExecs, we specialize in connecting nonprofits with experienced interim leaders who know how to steady the ship and plan for the future.

Here’s why interim CFOs are becoming such a valuable resource and how they can help you find the money to meet the mission.

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July 31, 2025

Fractional vs. Interim vs. Full-Time CFO: What’s the Right Fit for Your Company?

When your company is in financial flux — whether due to growth, fundraising, or leadership gaps — it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the range of CFO options. Should you hire full-time? Go fractional? Bring in someone on an interim basis?

The titles may sound similar, but the structure of each is very different. Choosing the wrong one can stall momentum or cost you more than it saves. Here’s how to compare your options — fractional vs. interim vs. full-time — and decide which type of Chief Financial Officer is right for your company’s stage and situation.

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July 28, 2025

Boards Must Lead on Technology Oversight: From Risk to Strategic Growth

In an age of AI disruption, ransomware attacks, and cloud dependency, boards of directors face a new kind of fiduciary responsibility: ensuring that technology risk is understood, governed, and turned into competitive advantage.

Without active board engagement, companies risk falling behind—or worse, facing catastrophic loss. But when boards get technology right, it opens the door to innovation, security, and sustained value creation.

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July 20, 2025

Transforming Your Business Through Technology: Advice from Interim CIOs

“Technology is nothing. What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them.”

— Steve Jobs

Technology is evolving at a breakneck pace, leaving many companies struggling to keep up. When systems are misaligned, talent is underleveraged, and business leaders are frustrated, it’s often a sign that technology is being managed in a silo—or worse, it’s actively hindering growth.

We spoke with two seasoned interim CIOs, David Mitchelhill and Kevin Malover, both members of the InterimExecs RED Team, about how they’ve guided companies through ERP overhauls, tech stack rebuilds, and aligning IT with business goals. Here are the biggest takeaways.

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July 9, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Interim CIO

Technology can make or break your business. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes digital transformation, cleaning up an IT disaster, or preparing your company for sale, you need smart, decisive leadership. But what happens when your organization can’t wait six months to recruit the perfect permanent CIO?

That’s where an interim CIO comes in.

Unlike a full-time hire, interim CIOs bring speed, clarity, and deep experience — often stepping in after a CIO departs, during a crisis, or ahead of a major initiative.

This guide breaks down what every CEO, board member, or private equity investor should know about hiring an interim CIO—how to recognize when you need one, what they actually do, how they differ from CTOs and fractional executives, and what traits to look for.

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July 8, 2025

When Should You Bring in an Interim CIO?

In today’s digital-first economy, the demands on IT leadership are immediate, complex, and high-stakes. Whether it’s leading a large-scale ERP rollout, navigating a merger, or shoring up cybersecurity, your organization can’t afford delays in critical IT decision-making.

That’s where a top-tier interim CIO can make all the difference. But how do you know it’s the right time to bring one in?

Below are the most common scenarios when engaging a part-time or temporary CIO is not just helpful, but necessary.

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June 27, 2025

What is the Role of an Interim CIO? 5 Common Use Cases

In today’s fast-moving, tech-driven business environment, the role of the CIO is more critical — and more complex — than ever. Whether your organization is navigating digital transformation, merger integration, or large-scale ERP system upgrades, an Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) can deliver immediate, strategic value without adding long-term overhead.

(Learn more about our Interim CIO Services and Fractional CIO Services here.)

Unlike consultants or rising IT managers, a seasoned interim CIO brings deep operational and leadership experience. These executives are not only capable of taking on the same responsibilities as a permanent CIO, but they also offer a focused lens on change, transformation, and rapid results.

Here are 5 common use cases where an interim CIO can be a powerful asset to tackle high-impact technology initiatives, IT leadership gap coverage, or specialized project execution:

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May 7, 2025

Why Public Companies Rely on Interim CFOs in Times of Transition

When a public company CFO leaves unexpectedly, the pressure is on. Reporting deadlines, investor calls, and team continuity can’t wait. And it’s a growing problem. CFO turnover among S&P companies hit the highest level in six years in 2024. That’s why more boards are using interim CFO services — experienced financial leaders who can step in immediately, stabilize operations, and build confidence.

To explore how this works in real time, InterimExecs CEO Robert Jordan sat down with two seasoned finance veterans, Mitch Cohen and Lawrence Firestone. Both have extensive experience as public company CFOs.

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May 5, 2025

Acting Manager vs. Interim Manager: What Does Acting Mean in a Job Title?

So, you’re scrolling through LinkedIn or looking at an org chart and you see “Acting VP of Whatever” or “Acting CEO.” What’s the real deal there?

In a public company, “acting” or “interim” almost always says the same thing: “We’re in between permanent hires.” But look a little deeper and you may find some significant differences between one acting executive and another.

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