Explore why companies are increasingly choosing interim executives over full-time hires, as Dr. Thorsten Doerr highlights the need for agility, speed, and specialized leadership in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
Petra Rahmann is a recognized expert in Executive Interim Management. With 20 years of experience as a project manager in leading executive search firms and in operational HR functions, she possesses a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements. As a Project Consultant, she is responsible for identifying and supporting our pre-selected Interim Executives and ensuring the successful operational execution of projects.
Professional Focus
- Cross‑industry experience in identifying, pre‑selecting, and approaching well‑selected executives for demanding client projects
- Special focus on family-owned businesses and internationally operating, medium to large companies ("Upper Mittelstand”)
- Applying proven and tailored methodologies that meet highest quality standards
- Strong capabilities in supporting and coordinating candidates and stakeholders
- Experience in delivering and staffing international HR projects
- Native German speaker with very strong English skills
Business Expertise
- Broad experience in executive search and consulting for executives at the first and second leadership levels
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Human Resources
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Chemicals
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Travel, Leisure & Hospitality
- Food & Beverages
- Family-Owned / Privately Held Organizations
A medium-sized mechanical engineering company took advantage of the close cooperation between executive search and interim management to quickly fill a critical COO position while simultaneously transforming its production processes in a sustainable manner.
A German medium-sized company in the automotive supplier industry secured the financial management of its Portuguese subsidiary by appointing a local interim CFO at short notice – and achieved stability, transparency, and improved liquidity within a few weeks.
An interim Chief Procurement Officer restructured the purchasing organization of a medium-sized food producer and achieved sustainable savings and process improvements through targeted measures in supplier management and cost control.
Boyden’s latest survey reveals what experienced interim leaders across Europe have learned about making change happen - and sustaining the results.
Rethinking succession in a volatile market, this article explores interim leadership as a disciplined approach to stabilising organisations and managing succession risk.
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