I work as an interim CEO with founders and investors.
Working with me as an interim chief executive officer (CEO) gives you hands-on rigour, direction and expertise in leading business growth.
Working in the CEO role, I develop clear strategies for growth, managing risk and growing the business. I build leadership teams that are accountable and can drive the business forward.
An interim CEO like me might be what you need if:
- You need experienced operational leadership
- You’re in constant firefighting mode in your scale-up business
- You’re recruiting for a CEO but can’t wait for a permanent hire
- You’ve had a senior resignation and want to ensure transitional stability
By working with me as your interim CEO, I can help you build a resilient organisation that scales faster. I can help overcome the inevitable challenges of scaling a business, building capacity and accountability among leaders in your business for the future.
Who I work with as an interim CEO
I work with businesses that have are funded to scale or are experiencing leadership challenges. They typically:
Are aiming for substantial annual revenue growth
Have an open, results-oriented mindset
Value progressive and agile principles
Have a remote or hybrid workstyle
Working with an interim CEO
I work hands-on as your interim Chief Executive Officer for a fixed term engagement, quickly getting to grips with your business and becoming effective as a senior leader.
I collaborate closely with your leadership team, investors and board to help your business to become more stable, resilient and growth-focussed. At the end of our work together I ensure a seamless handover to a permanent Chief Executive Officer as necessary.
“Simon is an experienced business leader, who always brings a calm, measured and constructive approach, even in the toughest of moments. Simon has high emotional intelligence and is a trustworthy, loyal and hardworking member of the team, who is always willing to step up and help solve issues. I enjoyed working with Simon and would happily do so again.”
Natalie Taylor, Chief Growth Officer at Foundry4
