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Lasting business success is built not only on visionary ideas but also on strategic foresight, in-depth expertise, and powerful networks.

15 years of division one - an anniversary that stands for excellence

Our journey began 15 years ago with a dream: to bring companies together with the best leaders - at eye level, with the highest standards and a deep understanding of leadership.

Reinforcement at the highest level: Welcome, Verena Hantschel and Gökay Güner!

Our team continues to grow!

Benjamin Schulten is a new partner at division one Interim Management

Benjamin Schulten joined the Interim Management team in Düsseldorf as a partner at division one in November..

Further reinforcement in interim management at our office in Düsseldorf

Milena Maassen joins the Interim Management team at division one in Düsseldorf as Director.

IFUS Round Tabel 2024!

On 15 May 2024 - powered by division one - the IfUS Institute's regulars' table took place. In the exclusive ambience of the VIP area of the MHP Stadium of the 2024 runners-up, VfB Stuttgart, experts from the restructuring industry and top-class executives met for a professional exchange.

DDIM.REGIONAL STUTTGART 2024 - WE SAY THANK YOU!

On 11 July 2024, the time had come: This year's DDIM.regional Stuttgart took place in cooperation with DDIM e.V. - Dachgesellschaft Deutsches Interim Management.

Fourfold power in interim management for our Düsseldorf location!

Until now, our Düsseldorf office has specialized in executive search. Now we also offer outstanding interim management there, strengthening our commitment to excellence and maximum client satisfaction. Four new, highly qualified colleagues have joined our interim management team, bringing a breath of fresh air to our local services.

This was the DDIM in Stuttgart!

On 16.05.2023 this year's DDIM.regional took place in the beautiful ambience of Solitude Castle in Stuttgart.

To be your own boss, and yet live like a nomad.

To be your own boss, and yet live like a nomad. To face existential fear, and yet be able to be picky at times. To have to prove yourself regularly, and yet work for attractive daily rates.

A top manager of the company drops out overnight. How to react? Important ongoing projects need to be concluded soon, and there is no one in the company who has the necessary know-how or the needed resources. In such cases, interim managers offer the assistance to bridge the gap. Those, however, who think that an emergency is the only situation when to take on specialists on a temporary basis are quite mistaken. Although many interim managers have specialized in tackling restructuring projects and emergency situations, their assistance in reaching project goals that add value or increase productivity should not be underestimated.

Of course, an interim manager is a special kind of person. You have to enjoy continually hopping from project to project, always having to face new challenges, and needing to prove yourself regularly. As an interim manager, you need to exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset, you need to be decisive, prepared to take risks and you should always be on the lookout for new challenges.

Source: INTERIM MANAGEMENT MAGAZIN / 01-2017/ "Von der Festanstellung zum HR-Interim-Manager" von Björn Knothe)

Interim Managers – Sought-after Nomads

The interim manager is a special kind of person who enjoys moving from project to project, constantly asserting himself/herself. Those interested in this profession should have an entrepreneurial mindset and should, furthermore, possess characteristics such as decisiveness, readiness to assume risk and a constant interest in facing up to new challenges. Most of division one’s candidates are interim managers with many years of experience on the executive level. They are usually in their fourties to early sixties. Interim managers are as stress resistant and as much on the move as nomads. Interim management is a way of life. Taking this path is a deliberate decision against an occupational career.

Source: personalmagazin / 01-2017 / from Björn Knothe)

Interim Managers – No Thought Wasted on Retirement

Retiring at the age of 63 is currently inconceivable for many. Today, Michal Lanik has turned 68. However, he is still working as a restructuring specialist and interim manager every day. The well-experienced manager and CRO cooperates with division one, a recruitment provider from Stuttgart, Germany. At the moment, Mr. Lanik is involved in a restructuring project at a mechanical engineering company. “I usually know many of the situations that may arise in a company,” Lanik says. “Most of the time, I know after the first meeting which direction to steer in. In such cases, expertise is important, but usually falls short.” Rob Spaans, 67 years old, is another interim manager who does not yet waste any thought on retiring. Read more (available only in German).