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About the role
Executive leadership during organizational change
Temporary leadership requires immediate impact. Companies face critical phases such as sudden executive departures, post-merger integrations, or urgent turnaround scenarios where permanent hiring takes too long. In the Berlin business landscape, where high-growth digital scale-ups coexist with established industrial firms and public sector entities, freelance executives step in to stabilize operations, align cross-functional teams, and execute strategic turnarounds without delay.
Key deliverables in temporary assignments
- Execution of restructuring and corporate turnaround plans
- Gap bridging during sudden executive departures or parental leaves
- Implementation of post-merger integrations and system migrations
- Scaling operations and building new international business units
- Auditing and optimizing legacy corporate structures and governance
Strategic expertise and industry specializations
A successful freelance executive combines deep functional expertise with strong crisis management skills. Whether leading a financial restructuring, driving a complex digital transformation program, or managing a supply chain crisis, these professionals operate with a high degree of independence. In the local ecosystem, they frequently navigate both traditional German corporate governance and agile, international startup environments, making cultural adaptability a core requirement.
Strategic advantages of freelance leadership
Bringing in an external leader provides an objective perspective free from internal company politics. These experts are highly experienced and often overqualified for the roles they take on, enabling them to deliver results from day one. Businesses benefit from flexible deployment, rapid onboarding, and a clear focus on specific, measurable project goals rather than long-term career progression within the organization.
Meet FRATCH Interim Managers
Steffen Schink
Freelance Strategy Consultant & Interim Manager
Last position:
Freelance Strategy Consultant & Interim Manager at Freelancer
- Accelerated merchant onboarding and KYC process, rolled out new merchant contracts, and managed an upstream merger at a payment service provider
- Developed and interim-managed procurement processes to defend and pass on supplier price increases at an automotive supplier
- Supported the in-house consulting team of a trade fair organizer on organization and process development topics (hiring, customer inquiries) across functions
- PMO for software testing for an eMobility service provider on behalf of an OEM
- Created a growth strategy and served as interim PMO for the first 100 days of post-merger integration at a landscaping and garden services group
- Conducted commercial due diligence for a mobile sanitation provider
- Designed and implemented quality assurance and customer support processes to prepare for the launch of a media corporate startup
- Interim PMO to build COVID-19 testing capabilities and capacity for a TIC group (including materials, staff, facilities, software, legal)
- Designed a new budgeting and approval process with clear steps, responsibilities, and thresholds for a health education scale-up
- PMO for DB1 and OPEX improvement at a fitness scale-up through product and pricing adjustments and a concept for building in-house consulting
Broder Feddersen
Project Management and Consulting
Last position:
Program Manager - IT Networks Service Management and Transition at Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes
Managing the further development of IT network service management
Overall leadership of the transition, consulting on the transition of IT network services
IT coordination of a tender in the area of IT network services
For (3) Further development of IT network service management Managing follow-up work for the transition (including setup of issue management) Managing and monitoring the performance of external service providers Consulting and managing the further development of IT network service management (processes, procedures, organization, tools)
For (2) Transition of IT network services Overall leadership of the transition (transfer of operational responsibility for IT network services to an IT service provider) Definition and setup of transition governance Planning and tracking of milestones, dependencies and cutover windows Managing the preparation, achieving operational readiness & process/tool integration Carrying out service handovers (cutover, parallel run, stabilization) Ensuring risk management, progress tracking, steering committee and management reporting, stakeholder management
For (1) IT coordination of the IT network services tender Managing all IT work streams of an IT network tender Coordinating the creation of all service descriptions IT review / evaluation of offers IT representative in bidder talks/negotiations Creating presentations/decision papers
Dario Jamauca
Interim Recruiter
Last position:
Interim Recruiter at Envelio GmbH
- Operative end-to-end recruiting in a mid-sized company environment. Main focus on filling IT positions specializing in Data Integration (Junior – Team Lead).
- Stakeholder management, active sourcing.
- Ensuring an optimal candidate experience, conducting interviews.
- Key hires: Team Lead Data Integration, Backend Engineer.
- Tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, Personio, Slack
Ralf-Kurt Koberschinski
Interim Executive | C-Level, Country & Sales Turnaround | Passion for People – Motivating Teams for Lasting Success
Last position:
Interim Executive Director Sales and Country Manager Germany at KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG
Overall responsibility and management (field sales, inside sales and marketing)
- Turnaround management and continuous organizational development
- Growth of market share and its sustainable profitability
- Monitoring key indicators: revenue, expenses, P&L responsibility
- Efficient management of the company's assets/resources and their adjustment to changing requirements
Yvonne Tornow
Interim Manager – Customer Service | 25 Years of Experience
Last position:
Zendesk Reporting at Buddy&Selly
- Creation of new reports, triggers, and alerts in Zendesk due to price adjustments in logistics
Denny Münchow
Interim Executive (COO / Operations / Strategy) I Scaling & Transformation
Last position:
Interim Executive (COO / Operations / Strategy) I Scaling & Transformation at Freelance
I work as an Interim Executive and take on operational responsibility in transformation and scaling situations. My focus is on building and further developing organizations, processes, and business models, with the goal of sustainably improving speed, efficiency, and scalability.
In doing so, I combine strategy, product, technology/AI, and organization in execution and work closely with leadership teams and operational units.
Selected mandates:
Transformation and realignment of processes in the financial and real estate sector including identification, prioritization, and implementation of AI-based use cases together with technology partners
Development and implementation of a digital business model, including pricing and go-to-market strategy, for a global market leader
Sparring and operational support for leadership teams in transformation and scaling situations
Julian Freiheit
Operations & Transformation Leader | Interim Executive | Strategy, Growth & Execution
Last position:
Analyzed patient data and built scenario planning tool for a rehabilitation clinic
- Analyzed as-is patient data (with regard to demographics, length of stay, revenues per stay etc.) as well as hospital data (e.g., available beds, availability of medical staff etc.)
- Built scenario planning tool to determine potential hospital capacity and utilisation as well as demand for medical staff
- Used results to determine which additional capacities (especially medical staff and additional capacities) need to be realized in the coming 5 years to accommodate case numbers
Daniel Karge
Technical Project Manager & Interim Manager
Last position:
Technical Project Manager & Interim Manager at Remmert GmbH
- Project volume in €: ~15 million
- Number of employees: 8
- Managing strategic projects & leading procurement
- Outsourcing standard products abroad
- Process optimization in quality management
- Interim manager for purchasing & procurement
- Planning and implementation of optimization measures
- Material flow in production
- Warehouse management
- Process automation
Hanna Fischer
Interim Recruiter
Last position:
Interim Recruiter at Galmbacher Consulting
- Telephone pre-screening of candidates
- Detailed analysis and evaluation of resumes
- Continuous process optimization to increase efficiency in the selection process
Henrik Bader
Interim Manager - Supply Chain & Procurement
Last position:
Interim Supply Chain Manager at Ferring AG
- Managed end-to-end supply for AT/CH markets → ensured continuous availability.
- Coordinated interfaces with 4PL logistics partners → improved and stabilized customer service levels.
- Aligned demand & supply with commercial, finance, local and global teams → enhanced forecast reliability and planning visibility.
- Supported SAP S/4HANA rollout and testing → ensured system readiness and minimized go-live risks.
- Strengthened collaboration with Finance, Quality, and external partners → streamlin
Heide Siegmund-Schultze
Real Estate Development and Project Management
Last position:
Consultant/Project Manager or Interim Manager in real estate at Freelance
- Client representation for Taurecon GmbH for three projects and infrastructure in the 'Quartier Heidestrasse', Berlin, service phases 2-5 (volumes of €25–60 million each).
- Client representation, project management, and overall site supervision for the existing Kornversuchsspeicher Berlin building for the Adler Group.
- Monitoring for the Adler Group – 'Wasserstadt Mitte' quarter in Berlin, from service phase 5 (volume over €200 million).
- Tenant fit-out for rental properties for the Adler Group, service phases 1-8, including design concept.
- Review of project developments for the financing bank and analysis, clustering, and development of concepts for a portfolio for PwC.
- Interim management for a Berlin housing company as head of neighborhood management, responsible for 92 employees.
- Consulting for Vivantes, analysis of projects and order volumes, preparation of tender procedures, and application for funding.
Vladimir Greavu
AI Trainer, Consultant & Fractional/Interim Manager
Last position:
AI Trainer, Consultant & Fractional/Interim Manager at Freelance / Self-employed
- Delivering AI training and workshops for enterprises on Generative AI, CCaaS & CRM platforms
- Advisory on digital transformation, process optimization and AI-driven automation in CX and operations environments
- Interim executive leadership roles in customer care and operations excellence at C-level / Director level
Sascha Schuster
Freelance Project Manager / Interim Chief of Staff
Last position:
Company Operations Officer at GebJgBtl 233
- Responsible for command post operations and leadership support
Marko Lasnia
ROI-oriented Marketing: I captivate customers, boost revenues, focus teams, and seize opportunities with a clear focus.
Last position:
Interim Project Lead for Website and Webshop Relaunch at Thüringer Netkom GmbH
Henry Baase
Sales and Leadership Executive
Last position:
Interim Head of Leads at Provider of a digital learning platform for apprentices (SaaS)
- Developed and implemented a scalable sales strategy
- Conducted demo sessions to win large customers
- Generated leads by expanding digital sales channels
- Secured larger customers and associations
- Achieved sustainable improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Drove continuous company growth
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Interim Managers statistics
Typical experience
21 years
Average project duration
3.1 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Strategy
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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An interim manager is brought into an organization to temporarily fill a leadership gap, guide a transition, or manage a crisis. They provide immediate stability, analyze existing challenges, and execute strategic plans. Unlike consultants, they take on full operational responsibility and line management authority.
Executive search for permanent roles in Berlin can take several months, leaving critical gaps. Hiring a freelance interim leader allows companies to fill the vacancy within days to maintain business continuity. Additionally, these professionals bring specialized crisis or growth experience that may not be needed permanently once the project is finished.
The demand is highly diverse, spanning Berlin's prominent e-commerce and fintech startups, traditional manufacturing firms, and public sector organizations. A freelance temporary director is often hired to scale operations in fast-growing tech companies or to lead restructuring programs in established medium-sized businesses.
A top-tier interim executive is evaluated by their track record of successfully completed projects and their ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Reference checks regarding their hands-on leadership style and crisis management capabilities are crucial. Strong communication skills and a decisive nature are also key indicators of quality.
This depends heavily on the company structure, but professional fluency in English is standard for Berlin's international tech hub. For traditional German enterprises, medium-sized businesses, and restructuring projects, native or fluent German language skills are usually mandatory to effectively lead local teams and handle regulatory requirements.
While consultants focus primarily on analysis, strategy formulation, and recommendations, a temporary manager focuses on execution and results. They step directly into the corporate hierarchy, make day-to-day decisions, manage staff, and are fully accountable for the outcomes of their assignment.
Companies must ensure compliance with German labor laws regarding Scheinselbstständigkeit, which translates to false self-employment. To mitigate this risk, the external executive should maintain organizational independence, avoid integration into daily payroll routines, and focus on clearly defined, project-based deliverables.
Most assignments last between several months and a year, depending on the complexity of the transition or project. A freelance interim professional remains in the role until the transition is complete, a permanent successor is onboarded, or the strategic goals of the restructuring phase are fully met.
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