interim CEO

An interim CEO is a temporary leader appointed to manage a company when the permanent CEO has left, is unavailable, or during a transition period. Their primary role is to ensure the company continues to operate smoothly, make strategic decisions, and maintain stakeholders’ confidence until a new permanent CEO is hired. The interim CEO typically has considerable experience and authority but does not make long-term commitments beyond their temporary term, focusing on stabilizing the organization and guiding it through the transition.