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Bridging C-level vacancies.

Closing the leadership gap on demand: taking responsibility immediately when a CEO, CFO or COO drops out, securing continuity and handing over cleanly to the successor.

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Overview

When a position at the top suddenly drops out, we take responsibility. In bridging C-level vacancies we close the leadership gap from day one: taking responsibility, keeping the business stable and securing continuity until the position is permanently filled. Whether CEO, CFO or COO – available at short notice, with a clear steering logic and a clean handover to the successor.

Not consulting, but hands-on leadership with accountability for results. 27 years of entrepreneurial experience at C-level – across mid-market companies, scale-ups and corporates.

Situations

Typical situations for bridging a C-level vacancy

After a leadership position dropped out, I immediately took over operational responsibility at Klugo (DEVK Group), for example: stabilizing the organization in a demanding transition phase, building robust leadership, role and decision-making structures (MOALs, consent framework) so that the business continued without friction.
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A consent-based decision format kept the team capable of acting and decision paths short – continuity despite a vacancy in a key position.
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Result: an organization capable of acting, with a clear steering logic and stable collaboration – ready for an orderly succession.

At a glance

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Leadership gap closed from day one – CEO, CFO or COO.

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27 years of hands-on experience in mid-sized companies, scale-ups and corporates.

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Leadership of up to 100 employees, P&L up to eight figures.

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Based in Lanzarote / DACH region, on-site presence is lived practice.

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Communication in German and English.

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Proven remote and hybrid, available at short notice.

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Core competencies

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Immediate takeover

Stepping in at short notice when a position suddenly drops out and taking responsibility from day one.

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Securing continuity

Keeping the business stable and capable of acting so the vacancy does not become a risk internally or externally.

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Any C-role

Experience as CEO, COO and CIIO – confidently bridging vacancies across different C-level positions.

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Clean handover

Handing over the position in an orderly way to a permanent successor – with a documented status and clear structures.

References

“In a time marked by uncertainty, Jens quickly became a trusted and stabilizing force for our 54 employees.”
Founder & CEO, itravel Group S.A.

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Continuity under maximum pressure. Orderly handover.

Managing Director at erlebe fernreisen: As managing director of a travel company with around €33m in revenue and 100 employees, I secured continuity at the top during the biggest travel crisis since the Second World War.
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Decisions under maximum pressure, liquidity and operations kept stable – and the company handed over in an orderly way despite the external shock.

Exactly this ability – securing continuity at the top and handing over cleanly – is what makes good vacancy bridging.
  • C-level vacancies bridged in mid-market companies, scale-ups and corporates.
  • Responsibility across multiple entities and countries.
  • Confidently led crisis and change phases, including COVID crisis leadership.
  • Operational delivery instead of pure consulting: resulting, not consulting.

Crisis-proof leadership

Securing continuity at the top even under maximum pressure – proven in existential market situations.

Stability for the team

Securing the team's trust and ability to act when a leadership position unexpectedly drops out.

Fast availability

Ready at short notice, remote and on-site in the DACH region – when things have to move fast.

Orderly transition

A stable, capable organization as a basis for the permanent succession.

More on this topic

More on this topic

Case study

Klugo: realigning leadership in a transition phase

Guide

What does an interim manager cost?Managing director suddenly absent: what now?Hiring an interim manager: step by step to a working mandate

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: C-Level Vacancy Bridging

How quickly can a C-level vacancy be bridged?

At short notice. After a conversation about the situation, role and powers, the interim manager takes on responsibility from day one. We clarify specific availability in the first call.

Which positions can be bridged?

At executive level, Jens Schneiders covers vacancies as CEO, COO or managing director. For vacant leadership and key positions in finance and accounting, Loretta Schneiders provides interim finance leadership.

How is vacancy bridging different from executive search?

Executive search aims at a permanent hire, which takes time. Vacancy bridging closes the gap immediately: an experienced executive takes responsibility until the successor has been found and onboarded. The two work well together.

How is the handover to the successor organised?

With a documented status, clear structures and a handover phase in which decisions, open issues and contacts are passed on. This way the successor starts without friction.

Can a vacancy be bridged discreetly?

Yes. Especially after a sudden departure, coordinated communication with the team, customers, banks and the market is crucial. We decide together with the shareholders when and how to communicate.

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Has a key C-level position – CEO, CFO or COO – suddenly dropped out and you need someone to take responsibility right away? Let's talk about how I close the leadership gap and secure continuity.

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