Interim Leadership
Stability, Strategy, and Expertise When You Need It Most
Leadership transitions can be challenging, but they also present an opportunity. At Phelps, we provide experienced, high-impact interim leaders who bring stability, strategic insight, and momentum to your organization during critical transitions.
Whether for 90 days or 12 months, our deep network of seasoned executives ensures that your organization has the right leadership at the right time. We assess your immediate needs, identify leaders who align with your culture and objectives, and provide seamless solutions that support both continuity and progress.
Why Interim Leadership?
Time to Strategize – An interim leader allows you to assess your organization’s needs before making a long-term leadership decision.
Experienced Leadership – Interim executives bring proven expertise, deep networks, and fresh perspectives to your team. Seamless Transitions – They create transition plans, ensuring continuity and success for the next permanent leader. Focus on Core Priorities –With an interim leader in place, your team can stay focused on driving the organization forward.At Phelps, an interim search is just as vital as a permanent one. We apply the same rigorous assessment, diligence, and strategic thinking to ensure your organization thrives—today and into the future.
Our Services
What Is Interim Leadership?
Interim leadership enables organizations to fill critical executive roles on a short-term basis—often within days. These seasoned professionals bring not only functional expertise but also emotional intelligence, governance knowledge, and the ability to inspire trust quickly.
Our interim executives:
Step into active leadership roles with minimal onboarding
Drive mandates like transformation, digital acceleration, or crisis management
Bridge executive gaps during search or succession planning
Mentor internal talent and build leadership capacity
Our interim executives:
Step into active leadership roles with minimal onboarding Drive mandates like transformation, digital acceleration, or crisis management Bridge executive gaps during search or succession planning Mentor internal talent and build leadership capacity When to Consider Interim Leadership
Executive departure or extended leave Organizational transformation or restructuring Cybersecurity or data breach response Digital modernization or AI adoption Gap coverage during retained executive search“Phelps connected us with an interim executive who not only filled the gap—but raised the bar.”
— Public Sector Client
The Phelps Difference
Trusted National Network:Access to a vetted roster of interim executives across Canada—ready within days.
Sector Specialization:Deep expertise in government, healthcare, not-for-profit, and regulated sectors.
Tailored Placement:Our consultants work closely with you to match leadership fit, pace, and values.
Seamless Integration:Our interims are proven leaders, often with prior Phelps placements or sector ties.
Bridge to Permanent Hire:Interim executives can support while we conduct a full retained executive search.
Interim Roles We Support
Interim CEO Interim CFO / VP Finance Interim CHRO / VP People & Culture Interim CIO / CTO (Technology) Interim Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) Interim CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) Interim Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) 
98%
remain in role 3+ years.
> 80%
of our clients partner with us repeatedly
95%
hired from our initial shortlist.
Key Sectors We Serve
Healthcare & Hospital Systems Government & Crown Corporations Public Agencies & Institutions Not-for-Profit & Social Impact Organizations Infrastructure, Utilities, and Regulated IndustriesNeed an interim leader?
Let’s find the right fit.
