Interim.

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Leadership That Turns Strategy Into Delivery.

I step in to stabilise, accelerate and land change. You get momentum now, measurable outcomes, and a team that can sustain the work after I step away.

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  • "Exactly what we needed, rapid mobilisation and delivery of a highly complex business integration."

    —Former Customer

    Group Integration & Transformation Director, engineering sector

  • “A breath of fresh air. You’re moving this project forward brilliantly.”

    —Current Customer

    Managing Director, insurance sector

  • "Logical approach across complicated, entrenched projects—highly flexible and a real asset."

    —Former Customer

    Deputy Director of Cyber Security, financial services sector

  • "Proactively built internal capability and transferred skills—Frances goes the extra mile."

    —Former Customer

    Change & Transformation Director, engineering sector

  • “Properly planned and managed—getting through the weekend migration was a massive step. Excellent job.”

    —Current Customer

    Chief Operating Officer, insurance sector

What Interim Leadership Is.

Interim management is a time‑bound, hands‑on leadership solution. I operate inside your organisation, with the authority and remit to make decisions, mobilise people and move work forward. I deliver outcomes that matter now, then transfer capability and exit cleanly once objectives are met.

    • Time bound, outcome focused

    • Embedded in the business

    • Practical, sleeves rolled up, delivery first.

    • Knowledge transfer and capability uplift built in.

    • Flexible engagement pattern - full time or fractional as suits the need.

    • Strategic initiatives delivered, not stalled. Benefits evidenced against the business case.

    • Faster timelines, better momentum and fewer rollbacks. Better alignment across teams and suppliers.

    • Improved visibility and confidence of your most important, high value or high risk initiatives.

    • Reduced project risk and reputational risk.

  • I use a disciplined, practical toolkit to ensure complex projects land successfully, whatever the context:

    Methodologies

    • PRINCE2 Practitioner certified

    • Qualified Change Practitioner

    • Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and hybrid delivery: blending iterative and stage-gated approaches to suit the work

    • Strategy Implementation Professional

    Frameworks

    • Business Model Canvassing

    • Service Blueprinting

    • Business Process Mapping

    How I Choose My Approach

    I tailor the delivery method to your context - blending waterfall and agile, or using hybrid models where it serves the outcome. My focus is always on visible progress and disciplined tracking that sustains momentum, collaboration and communication.

    • CEOs, COOs, and Transformation Leaders
      Working through mergers, acquisitions, restructures, or major change programmes.

    • Private Equity and Investors
      Needing rapid mobilisation, integration, or value creation in portfolio businesses.

    • Boards and Non-Executive Directors
      Seeking independent governance, and delivery confidence.

  • I work in person and remotely, depending on your team and location.

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WHERE I HELP MOST

I specialise in complex, high-stakes projects where clarity, pace, and disciplined delivery are essential.

Typical scenarios include:

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Business Integration & M&A

  • Post-acquisition integration: aligning teams, systems, and processes after a deal

  • Carve-outs and separations: managing technical, operational, and legal disentanglement

  • Transitional Services Agreement (TSA) exit: ensuring a smooth, risk-managed transition to standalone operations

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Digital & Technology Transformation

  • Digital product launches: from IoT and smart tech to SaaS and mobile security

  • Automation and service digitisation: streamlining workflows, reducing manual effort, and improving customer experience

  • System migrations and consolidations: HR, payroll, CRM, and bespoke platforms

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Organisational Development

  • Business restructure: new team creation, staff reallocation, and upskilling

  • Outsourcing and offshoring: including TUPE, operational handover, and service remediation

  • Large-scale training and upskilling: transforming teams for new skills and future readiness

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. My core value is delivery leadership alignment for pace and quality implementation in projects that deliver strategic ambitions. I deliver complex, multi-disciplinary and entrenched projects in a variety of sectors with a logical and hybrid approach tailored to the context and objective.

  • No. Capability uplift and knowledge transfer are baked in from day one. I leave a practical playbook and reuable artefacts, and confirm ownership at exit.

  • I set sensible governance, manage risks actively and keep communication clear, which reduces both project and reputational risk.

  • My pricing is designed to be flexible and transparent, matching the level of interim leadership you need. I offer:

    • Packages for fractional or full-time engagement: You can book me for concentrated bursts, part-time leadership, or a full-time embedded role, depending on your context and urgency.

    • Fixed-fee sprints: For rapid mobilisation or short, high-impact engagements, I offer fixed-fee consulting packages.

    • Retained fractional leadership: For ongoing support, you can retain me on a fractional or part-time basis, ensuring continuity and access to expertise.

    Every engagement starts with a clear brief and agreed outcomes, so you know exactly what you’re investing in and what to expect. My approach protects your investment, maximises return, and builds capability for future change—reducing reliance on external support.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I’m here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

    Clients describe working with me as energising, structured, and confidence-building. Here’s what you can expect:

    • Clarity and control: I bring order to complexity, so you always know where you stand and what’s next.

    • Momentum and discipline: I accelerate progress, keep teams focused, and ensure important work gets finished - not just started.

    • Visible results: You get clear, actionable plans, disciplined tracking, and outcomes that are credible and complete.

    • Collaborative: I work hands-on, building bridges across silos and strengthening your team’s ability to lead and manage change themselves.

    • Honest, purposeful sessions: My style is supportive but direct. I surface real blockers, challenge assumptions, and help teams move from uncertainty to clarity.

    • Independent perspective: You get an unbiased view, free from internal politics. I speak truth to power and help you see what insiders can’t.

    Above all, I leave your organisation stronger, more confident, and ready for what’s next - with the capability to thrive in change, not just survive it.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and decide if my approach and expertise are aligned to your need.

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