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Cross-border success: read our case study! 🌍 VALTUS - Leader Européen du Management de Transition and Valtus UK worked together to meet the needs of a French global beauty player with offices in London. Shoyab Master, a #CFO with 15+ years of experience as an executive interim manager, stepped in for a 9-month assignment, delivering impactful results. Special thanks to Steve Rutherford and Bertrand Grimm for their seamless collaboration 👏 #France #UK #BeautyIndustry

Doing Business in the USA – Tips from Joe Poling What are the key cultural and practical insights to succeed in the US market?  In this video, Joe Poling, CEO of our North American Valtus Alliance partner Think Consulting, shares his top tips for navigating the business culture, offering his advice on communication and building trust in a competitive and diverse market. #BusinessTips #USAMarket #Leadership #CrossBorderBusiness #leadership

Navigating Financial Uncertainty with Expert Leadership In one of his latest articles, Benoît Créneau, CEO of xNorth - Executive Interim Management, highlights the pivotal role Interim CFOs play during times of financial turbulence. From stabilizing cash flow to driving operational efficiency, these leaders bring immediate impact and long-term value. Their ability to adapt, manage crises, and prepare organizations for growth makes them indispensable in today’s dynamic business environment. Read Benoît's insights to discover how Interim CFOs transform uncertainty into opportunity: https://lnkd.in/enPjGfkm #interimmanagement #InterimCFO #FinancialLeadership #CrisisManagement #BusinessGrowth

The Future of Electricity Demand: Data Centers, AI, and 2030 Predictions Data centres are at the heart of our digital transformation, but their rising energy demands are reshaping global electricity use. Dorel Iosif, Ph.D from our Valtus Alliance partner Cognisium in Australia, has written a very interesting article on the increasing use of energy by our data centres worldwide and what this will mean for our future and the urgent need for new innovations for energy efficiency. Key insights from Iosef Dorel's article: • According to IEA (International Energy Agency), in 2023, data centres consumed 240-340 TWh, or 1-1.3% of the global electricity (excluding crypto mining). By 2026, the combined use of energy is predicted to reach 1,000 TWh. • Hyperscale centres - run by, for example, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft - are driving this rise, especially with AI and machine learning workloads. Training models like GPT-3 consumes a vast amount of power, with single ChatGPT queries requiring 2.9 Wh. • Innovations like NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture aim to address these needs, improving energy efficiency by 40-50%. What is next? By 2030, growing edge computing and IoT, together with the use of AI/ML, will skyrocket, intensifying urgent energy requirements. Emerging tech innovations like quantum computing and autonomous vehicles will further strain resources, making sustainability commitments and renewable energy solutions shaping the path forward. Collaboration across technology, policy, and energy sectors will be critical for a sustainable digital future. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dhPWXqsk #DigitalTransformation #AI #DataCenters #EnergyFuture #Sustainability

Overcoming Cultural Challenges in Restructuring with Executive Interim Managers Restructuring is inherently complex, but cultural differences amplify the challenges by influencing how employees and customers perceive change.   It is very difficult for foreign managers to determine whether an opposition to change is simply stereotypes or resistance to the change itself, or whether it is something that goes against the country's culture and values.   "In reality, it is often a mix. Especially in regions with unique cultures like Japan, these differences tend to be misperceived by overseas decision makers, and result in forcing changes that damage the company's customer relationships and competitive advantages." says Hajime Baba, CEO of Clareza Partners, Valtus Alliance's Partner in Japan.   Executive Interim Managers can play a crucial role in such situations. They are experienced professionals who not only bring specialized expertise, objectivity, and leadership, but also an in-depth understanding of the local culture and values.   "Executive Interim Manager's role in restructuring is to be the catalyst for leading and facilitating changes that increase corporate value. Interim Managers enable organizations to overcome the challenges due to cultural differences and navigate the complexities of restructuring more effectively, ensuring a smoother transition and long-term sustainability." says Hajime. #executiveinterimmanagement #restructuring #leadership

From Diplomacy to Corporate Leadership – Insights from Christoph Vavrik on Executive Interim Management Christoph Vavrik's journey from diplomat to executive roles shows a unique blend of adaptability and cross-cultural expertise.  Having held leadership roles at Carlsberg Group, Danone, and Procter & Gamble across multiple countries, Christoph has a great knowledge about leadership and business challenges. Reflecting on the value of Executive Interim Management, Christoph says that it is very beneficial when organizations have critical leadership gaps that need urgent solutions, for time-limited projects, and when there is a lack of the right internal resources. As Interim Managers are highly experienced and adaptable, delivering immediate impact without extensive onboarding, it is a good investment during challenging times. Their entrepreneurial spirit and operational focus enable fast, sustainable results, providing exceptional value. Read our interview with Christoph! #executiveinterimmanagement #interimmanagement #business

Global Success: Cross-Border Case Study VALTUS - European Leader of Interim Management France teamed up with Valtus UK to support a prominent French beauty brand with operations in London. Shoyab Master, an experienced CFO with over 15 years in Executive Interim Management, led a transformative 9-month assignment that delivered impactful results. Special thanks to Steve Rutherford and Bertrand Grimm, PhD Grimm for the outstanding collaboration. #executiveinterimmanagement #interimmanagement #transformation #casestudy

Executive Interim Managers Across Europe Share Their Insights What does Interim Management mean to Annelie Nässén, LEILA MECHAI, and Irmtraud Königshofer? These seasoned professionals bring diverse perspectives from Sweden, France, and the UK, highlighting the transformative role of Executive Interim Managers in leading change and driving sustainable results in challenging environments. #executiveinterimmanagement #interimmanagement #women #CFO #CEO #Sweden #France #UK Valtus UK Nordic Interim VALTUS - European Leader of Interim Management

Valtus Alliance Restructuring Experts Our network of restructuring experts has grown significantly over the past few months! With trusted professionals across more than 20 countries, our network offers organizations the support they need in critical situations, no matter where they are. Meet some of our esteemed partners from the restructuring practice in France! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d5ZeCVy4 #executiveinterimmanagement #restructuring #bestadvice

France's Executive Interim Management Market: Rapid Growth and Key Trends With a value of 800 million euros in 2023, the revenue of the Executive Interim Management market in France has grown by more than 16% per year between 2019 and 2023. Alongside the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, France is one of the most developed Interim Management markets in the world. One of the historical main reasons for the popularity of Executive Interim Management in France is the strict French labour protection laws, which also apply to managers. This naturally led to the preference for a more flexible solution, rather than relying on a permanently employed manager, when facing specific challenges such as crises, growth, and transformation.0 In recent years, with increasing demands, the market has seen both consolidation (the ten largest providers hold a 78% market share) and the rise of numerous new players. Due to low entry barriers, more opportunists and head-hunters are attempting to establish themselves in the Interim Management market. While there were 90 providers in France in 2019, there were already 150 in 2023. Seven additional trends in France: 1. Expertise in AI is increasingly in demand 2. Revenue in the digital transformation sector has doubled since 2019 3. Clients expect Executive Interim Managers to deliver concrete and short-term results 4. Company executives are getting younger, which increases the value of experienced and senior Executive Interim Managers 5. More and more women are choosing a career as Interim Managers 6. Providers are increasingly investing in the quality of managers in their pools 7. The number of cross-border assignments is rising You find the full study here (in French): https://lnkd.in/g6SCRpq5