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Transition Management

Experienced executives take on key positions for a fixed period to lead critical transitions, with accountability for execution.

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When leadership cannot wait

The unexpected departure of a manager, a family succession, a restructuring, post-acquisition integration or preparation for a sale: there are moments when a company needs experienced leadership now — not after six months of recruitment.

When we step in

Succession and family governance

Interim leadership while an internal or external successor is prepared.

Restructuring and turnaround

Leading recovery plans with defined targets and deadlines.

Mergers, acquisitions and integration

Managing the integration of teams, processes and systems.

New operations

Launching units, subsidiaries or businesses with a dedicated executive.

Interim leadership roles

Covering leadership roles during absences or transitions.

How it works

  1. 01

    Diagnosis

    Understanding the situation, the mandate and the profile required.

  2. 02

    Selection

    Choosing the executive from Thompson's network of professionals.

  3. 03

    Mandate

    Objectives, indicators and timeline agreed upfront.

  4. 04

    Handover

    Structured transfer to the permanent leadership.

Why Thompson

  • Transition management projects with French, Italian and Swiss companies.
  • Partnership with Axcel Partners, a firm of French origin.
  • Executives accountable for execution, not just advice.
  • The consultancy supports the mandate throughout the entire period.

// Cases

Related cases

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WIL Group

Interim CEO for 36 months

A large metals company in the state of São Paulo, with annual revenue above BRL 500 million, engaged Thompson to provide an interim CEO.

36month mandate
> BRL 500Mannual revenue
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Challenge

The former directors, all members of the same family, moved to the shareholders' board, and a new management team was recruited from the market.

Solution

An interim CEO for 36 months, with a mandate to identify a successor inside or outside the company, or to prepare a merger or sale.

Results

  • Management continuity while the family moved to the board.
  • Succession and corporate transaction options prepared with rigour.

Projects delivered by Thompson Management Horizons teams in Brazil.

Going through a transition?

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