Growing demand for interim managers leads to new appointment at Barnes Kavelle

Martin Galway has joined Barnes Kavelle as a consultant for their interim management practice. The appointment is in response to an unprecedented demand for interim managers, with the company experiencing a substantial increase in assignments in the last year.

Head of Interim Management, Steven Wynne, who appointed Martin, believes this rise in demand is a direct result of the current market conditions as companies seek alternatives ways of resourcing during a recession.

Steven said, ìWe have brought Martin on board because enquiries for interim managers are soaring at the moment. It comes as no surprise that when most industries are experiencing constant change and looking to minimise risk, calling upon an interim manager to step in on a short-term basis to deliver results from day one is proving an increasingly attractive option. Together with Martinís experience and expertise, weíre well placed to meet the demand and can really help businesses exploit the flexibility that an interim manager can offer.î

Martin joinís Barnes Kavelle with over Seven Years Executive Search and Interim experience in recruiting Senior Management to Main Board appointments with FTSE listed companies. One particular area of expertise is recruiting into Customer Centric operations for some of the worlds leading brand organisations with particular focus on Change Management, BPO and Operational Heads of.

Commenting on the increasing popularity for interims, Martin said, ìGiven the pressures on businesses during the downturn, the demand is largely focused on interims with strong track records in managing restructuring or downsizing, and also for those who have experience in turning around underperforming businesses. For companies without the internal capability, interim managers provide an incredibly cost-effective solution for driving through that change.î

As well as interim management, Barnes Kavelle offers a range of services, including boardroom and executive recruitment, human resource consultancy and career transition.