Spain

Historically viewed as an "emergency replacement" solution or similar to temporary staffing, it is rapidly evolving into a strategic tool for change management. The market has seen double-digit growth since the post-Covid period, as companies have realized the value of flexible cost structures and immediate access to expertise.

Needs in Spain focus on structural transformations rather than simple "gap management."

• Restructuring & Turnaround: Highly requested, particularly in the industrial sector.
• Professionalization of Family SMEs: This is a major Spanish specificity. Many family-owned businesses hire Interim Managers to prepare for generational succession, professionalize the Executive Committee, or prepare for a sale (M&A).
• Digital Transformation: Strong demand for Interim CIOs/CTOs to lead infrastructure modernization.

Main sectors with interim management requests are:

• Industry (Automotive, Food & Beverage): The core of the market.
• Healthcare / Pharma: Strong growth.
• Tech / IT: Local talent shortages are driving the use of external experts.
• Tourism / Hospitality: Crisis management and asset optimization.
• Most Requested Functions:
  1. General Manager (CEO)
  2. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – often for cash management or refinancing.
  3. Operations / Supply Chain Director
  4. Human Resources Director (often for redundancy plans – known as ERE in Spain).

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