The International Network of
Interim Manager Associations
Our Mission.
“INIMA is an International Network of Interim Manager Associations whose partners share common principles, values and a code of conduct.
INIMA supports cross border collaboration to advance the Interim Management profession and facilitates the exchange of knowledge between the members of the INIMA partner associations.
INIMA shares experiences, best practices and competencies.”
The INIMA Benefits.
Professionalism
The International Network of Interim Manager Associations is a platform to support the advancement of the IM profession. All the partner associations maintain professional standards by applying robust admission procedures and facilitating continuous learning of their members.
Members of national associations may also post on the INIMA blog articles of interest to the IM community.
Friendship
Members of national associations can benefit from the INIMA friendship agreement when they operate in partner countries. Expatriate managers may use the network to find experts in fields such as tax legislation and social security.
International events of interest are also shared to facilitate the exchange of ideas and communication between IM professionals working in partner countries.
Promotion
INIMA performs annual surveys of practising Interim Managers in the major European countries, for the benefit of Interim Managers, private equities, companies and providers.
The INIMA board has an authoritative voice on the important issues of European Interim Management and comments on significant market trends.
Partner Associations.
All the leading European Interim Manager associations are partners of INIMA. and they represent 11 countries and over 3000 practising Interim Managers, many of whom are operating Internationally. INIMA is different from the existing international networks which have been created by providers because it is run by Interim Managers for Interim Managers.
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The umbrella organisation Austrian Interim Management – DÖIM (AAIM) is a national platform for professionals in the field of Interim Management.
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Since 2011 the alumni association of the Transition Management Certificate (AE-CMT) has brought together the managers who have obtained the Transition Management Certificate. This certificate was first awarded by the University Paris Dauphine, now by the Transition Management Training Institute (IFMT) and it is recognized by the National Union of Transition Management. The members of the association come from different industrial sectors and various company functions (general management, finance, human resources, marketing, sales, IT and purchasing). The Interim Managers share the same code of conduct and have common values, methods and tools.
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CAIM is the only non-profit organization for interim managers in the Czech Republic. Its mission is to raise awareness and know-how of interim management and create a strong platform for the growth of high-quality managers.
Our members help companies with a wide range of challenges – from coping with a short- or long-term lack of expert staff or changes on the market, managing changes and handling important projects, to surviving rough times.
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DDIM, Dachgesellschaft Deutsches Interim Management e.V., is the leading association for professional Interim Management in Germany.
The Interim Management association is dedicated to increasing public awareness and demand for Interim Management services. In order to accomplish this, DDIM defines professional standards, promotes quality assurance and supports knowledge transfer of its members. As a result, DDIM membership is a demonstration of quality and competence in Interim Management.
DDIM is a non-profit organization that represents the legitimate interests of its members independently and in a non-partisan way. DDIM is the reference point for all matters regarding Interim Management in Germany to stakeholders in business, economics, politics and the general public.
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Leading Network was founded in Verona in 2009 and is the largest association of Interim Managers in Italy. Vital to the success of the association is the Leading Business School, which develops standard procedures, tracks issues relevent to IM and shares the wisdom acquired during mandates. Leading Network has a national presence with offices in Verona, Milan, Rome, Imola and Vicenza.
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The “Association of Rhine Valley Interim Managers” (in german VRIM Verband Rheintaler Interim Manager), found in 2013, is a professional association of self-employed interim managers in the Rhine Valley, Lake Constance and bordering regions. The members are from Liechtenstein, Eastern Switzerland, Vorarlberg and Southern Germany. All members are experienced managers with special skills and knowledge. They are entrepreneurs and take responsibility in their mandates. Quality is crucial for the association. Their goal is to bring “interim management” better known in companies and to build a network for interim managers. The VRIM organizes series of events on current business topics and things worth knowing about interim management.
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The Polish Interim Managers Association (SIM - Stowarzyszenie Interim Managers) was founded in 2009. SIM is the only non-profit organization in Poland representing Interim Managers and persons involved in the development of Interim Management. The purpose of the Association is to build, promote and propagate the idea of Interim Management. Its statutory mission is to disseminate best practices of professionalism and high standards in interim projects. There are currently 3 regional chapters (Silesia, Warsaw and Gdansk). The Association has implemented a professional certification program which is part of the national Professional Qualifications Framework along the lines of the European EQF. SIM has also published several books on Interim Management Methodology in Poland.
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The Interim Management Association Portugal was established in early 2021 and aims to promote and support the Interim Manager.
AIM’s vision is to provide an Interim Management Ecosystem in Portugal, using the added value of experienced Interim Managers to support Portuguese businesses, as well as contribute to the development of the national economy and society in general.
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Interim España is the Interim Management Association of Spain, a socially responsible, private venture promoted by individuals and businesses tasked with the professional future of management talent.
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DSIM (Dachverband Schweizer Interim Manager) is the umbrella organization for Interim Managers in Switzerland. An important role of our association is to improve the knowledge of Interim Management in the Industry and Service Sector. It is also our mission to guarantee a standard of knowledge and behaviour by providing a code of conduct and assuring that our members adhere to it. DSIM Membership is considered an indication of the high quality and competence of Interim Managers. Further, we promote the transfer of knowledge by organizing events where we offer new insights and provide a platform to exchange views and discuss actual topics that are relevant to the IM profession.
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The Institute of Interim Management (IIM) is the UK’s dedicated professional body for all independent professionals operating at board or near-board level as Interim Managers and executives, in business on their own account
The INIMA Board.
Jonathan Selby
Italy
Jonathan has been an International Interim Manager since 2007 and has completed assignments in the UK, Italy, the USA, and China. His competencies are in general management, operations, design engineering, project management and quality assurance. He comes from a technical background in the Aerospace Industry and has since widened his experience in other business sectors (electronics, contract manufacturing, automotive, semiconductors, automation and industrial machinery,.)
Jonathan has often been the “cultural bridge” between Italian medium-sized companies and multinational corporations. He is a British national, a permanent Italian resident, and fluent in both Italian and English. He is a board member of Leading Network and the founding chairman of INIMA.
Jean-Philippe Ménétret
France
Jean Philippe supports top managers in the different stages of the life of their company: strategic thinking, offer development, start of new business, channel development, international development, development of company awareness and support of merger-acquisition-sale or fund raising projects. He is Certified Interim Manager and Coach. He is also the President of AE-CMT, the French association of Interim Managers.
Pavel Pačes
Czech Republic
Pavel is a crisis and interim manager in the field of business processes and business strategy, business economics and controlling. For clients, he deals with the optimization of business processes, change management and restructuring, implementation of planning processes, setting up a controlling system and calculations, implementation and streamlining of management systems and working capital management. He worked in managerial positions in companies engaged in serial, custom and project production, partly also wholesale and automotive. Pavel is a member of the committee of the Czech Association of Interim Management.
Marei Strack
Germany
Marei is chairwoman of the German Interim Management Association and working as a self-employed Interim Manager in executive roles since 1999. She combines extensive experience in management consultancy and operational management responsibility to efficiently implement strategies and change management. Currently she strives to foster the awareness for impact and opportunities of Digital Transformation and Agile Management for midsized companies. Prior to being self-employed Marei served as Senior Vice President at Deutsche Babcock AG, a major Mechanical Engineering Group with 200 companies worldwide. In that role she was responsible for the group’s M&A activities and Managing Director and Member of the Advisory Board of two larger subsidiaries.
As member of the “PWC Network of Women for Boardroom” she is committed to increase the number of women on the executive boards of German companies. Marei is married with 3 adult children and lives in the Cologne Area.
Stanislaw Wojnicki
Poland
Stan has 25 years of management experience in academia, FMCG and financial companies. A professional interim HR manager ( board member of SIM, the Polish Interim Managers’ Association, and of PSHR, a Polish HR Association), he also acts as a consultant helping in the design and implementation of new processes and organizational structures, runs innovative thinking projects and generations management programs for companies. He is the author of “Different generations, one organization” (Warsaw 2015, in Polish), a book on various aspects of managing generations in the company, and several articles on the subject. Fluent in Polish, English, French and Russian he worked in various capacities in Poland, the US, the Netherlands, Mongolia and was for 5 years the regional HR director for the Middle East.
Maarten van Lelyveld
Portugal
Maarten is an international interim manager with experience in running complex Business-IT initiatives for global companies.
Experience with short and long-term project and program achievements, either in local and global environments with different cultures. His international background (lived and worked in Portugal, The Netherlands, Spain, and UAE) has been beneficial in several client cases in Europe based in Lisbon.
Maarten is co-founder and board member of AIM in Portugal, and responsible for the International Relations portfolio.
Bruno P. Baumberger
Switzerland
Bruno is President of the Swiss Interim Management Association (DSIM) and has been an independent Interim Manager in c-level roles since 2008. He combines substantial experience in management consulting and operational management and change management.
Bruno has served as Vice-President of a large subsidiary of a Swiss Trading company in Japan and as Vice-President for a large Swiss Fashion company.
Bruno is married with 1 adult son and lives in the canton of Schwyz at the upper end of lake Zurich.
Steffen Steckbauer
Liechtenstein
Steffen is a seasoned manufacturing professional with 20+ years of experience in leadership and C-Level roles. He specializes in Interim Management, focusing on restructuring, financial optimization, operational efficiency, Lean Management, and industrialization/relocation projects. Steffen provides company training on Lean principles, operations, and finance. His expertise lies in driving organizational excellence through process improvements and project management. With a diverse skill set and extensive experience, Steffen is a valuable asset for manufacturing companies seeking to enhance efficiency, profitability, and operational effectiveness through interim management and training initiatives.
Michael Stowasser
Austria
Michael is an international experienced Top Manager for Finance, Change Management and General Management. Since 2016 he worked in various positions and industries to support and stabilize growth, vacancies and change. In 2018 he joined DÖIM – Dachorganisation Österreichisches Interim Management – as a member of the board. He is representing the Austrian interests at INIMA.
Tony Evans
United Kingdom
Tony As an Interim management practitioner of 20 years standing at CEO level, Tony specialises in taking often complex organisations through transformational change: from turnaround to re-structuring, profitable growth and sale where appropriate (also taken a complex group into ‘soft landing’ administration). He applies his very broad experience of manufacturing and related service and logistics industries to deliver measurable high value added in each assignment; on an international and national basis.,
Franciso Paez
Spain
Francisco boasts 16 years of expertise as an Interim Manager, focusing on business management consulting and development. With 20 years in industrial sector management, particularly in banking technology-related firms, he brings profound insights into operational efficiency and technological integration. Accredited as an Executive Coach and Team Coach by the International Coach Federation (ICF), Francisco excels in guiding executives and teams to peak performance. His versatile skill set and extensive experience render him a highly valuable asset across diverse business contexts. He is president of the Spanish Interim Manager Association (AIME).