Interim CEO Recruitment
Hire a proven Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and stability when your organisation needs it most. The Hidden Market connects companies with experienced interim executives who can guide transformation, turnaround, and growth — fast.
Why Interim Chief Executive Officers Matter
When leadership transitions, crises, or growth opportunities arise, an Interim Chief Executive Officer ensures business continuity and direction. These leaders bring strategic insight, operational discipline, and the ability to make rapid impact from day one.
Our Interim CEO recruitment service provides access to top-tier executive talent across industries — leveraging AI-powered sourcing and expert human assessment to identify the right leader fast.
Why Companies Choose Interim CEOs
40%
Lower average cost
than permanent executive hiring
7–14 Days
Average time to
hire interim CEOs
95%
of clients extend or rehire
their interim executives
Learn more in our Interim Recruitment Guide.
Roles We Recruit For
Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Strategic and operational leadership through transition or transformation.
Fractional CEO
Part-time executive leadership for scaling or stabilising organisations.
Managing Director (Interim)
Providing governance, leadership, and performance management.
Turnaround CEO
Specialist leadership for recovery, restructuring, and growth repositioning.
Transformation Consultant
Leading organisational change, mergers, and strategic realignment.
Want to understand more about Interim Executive Leadership?
Explore our Interim Recruitment Guide for trends and insights across industries.
How We Work
Our AI-assisted executive search process ensures speed, precision, and quality — matching you with top Interim CEOs ready to lead immediately.
1. Discovery
We define your strategic, financial, and operational objectives.
2. Shortlist
AI + human expertise to identify the most suitable executive talent.
3. Engagement
Direct introductions and interview coordination with vetted leaders.
4. Selection
Streamlined decision-making and contract management support.
5. Ongoing Support
Regular check-ins to ensure success and seamless transitions.
Why Choose The Hidden Market
We combine technology, data, and executive insight to deliver Interim Chief Executive Officers who create measurable impact — efficiently and cost-effectively.
Speed: shortlisted leaders in under 7 days.
Flexibility: hire for projects, crisis management, or leadership transitions.
Transparency: fixed-fee or subscription pricing options.
Proven results: interim executives who deliver stability and growth.
Who We Help
Startups
Interim leadership to structure and scale operations.
Scaleups
Strategic and financial oversight to guide rapid growth.
Private Equity
Portfolio CEOs to drive post-investment performance.
SMEs
Affordable interim leadership to stabilise and grow.
Corporates
Interim leadership during transformation or M&A activity.
Hire an Interim CEO Today
Get matched with experienced Interim Chief Executive Officers ready to provide leadership, clarity, and momentum within days.