A maturing interim management market requires clearer leadership mandate
Executive Interim Benchmark
When reputation alone is no longer enough, executive interim managers need a clear, independent point of reference.
The shift
In the coming years, executive interim management in the Benelux will be evaluated more explicitly, not only on experience, but also on the level of complexity a leader can credibly carry.
As mandates increase in scope and stakeholder expectations rise, clarity about leadership scope is no longer optional. It is becoming structural.
This initiative forms part of that evolution.
We are bringing together a first reference group of executive interim leaders who choose to articulate their leadership scope with precision and in doing so, influence how executive interim management is positioned in the market.
The relevance
The Executive Interim Assessment & Benchmark Programme provides executive interim managers with a clear, independent professional reference.
It connects your leadership capacity to the complexity of the mandates you take on and situates your positioning within the broader Benelux interim landscape.
It serves as a professional reference for executive interim management leaders who want to define — rather than defend — their positioning in conversations with boards, CEOs and other stakeholders.
What you’ll gain
Personal leadership assessment
A clear view of your leadership capacity and how it aligns with the complexity of assignments you take on. This allows you to position yourself more precisely for roles that truly fit your profile today and why.
Market fee positioning
See how your daily rate compares to peers operating in comparable interim contexts, providing a grounded reference for client discussions.
Benchmark inclusion
Your data contributes to the first Benelux Interim leadership benchmark, helping establish a shared reference point for the market.
Assignment-fit clarity
A sharper understanding of the transformation contexts in which you add the most value, and where expectations, mandate and capacity are realistically aligned.
Extended career advisory (optional)
A 2–3-hour deep-dive session on your 3-5 year trajectory ahead, development priorities and positioning choices.
How it works
1
Confirm participation
After registration, you receive confirmation and practical next steps. Within two business days, you will receive access to the surveys and interview planning.
2
Complete the surveys
Three concise, scientifically grounded surveys explore leadership capacity, behavioural patterns, and value alignment.
Your time investment: approximately 2 hours.
3
1:1 Assessment & report
You meet online with a certified VALPEO assessor. Within five business days, you receive your personal leadership & positioning report . Your time investment: 1 hour online interview.
Optional
Extend with a career advisory session for a 3–5 year trajectory and a fee strategy.
Your time investment: 2 hours.
Benchmark insights for participants
Built on peer comparison and real mandate complexity, this initiative establishes a common professional reference,
enabling clearer scope articulation and strengthening positioning in board-level conversations.
Let’s discuss how you can benefit from participating
If you would like to explore whether this program aligns with your context and where you are in your interim trajectory, you’re welcome to schedule a short conversation with Wim De Mulder (Belux) or Ronald de Zoete (The Netherlands).
A Benelux reference
This program establishes a clear, independent reference point for senior executive interim managers across the Benelux.
With more than 20 years of experience in the executive interim management market, we have built a deep understanding of what makes interim leaders successful in different contexts and where things tend to go wrong in practice.
Participant reflections
“With more than 20 years of interim C-level experience, I didn’t expect the VALPEO assessment report to add so much value. It gave me clear insight into my further development opportunities. Truly value for money.”
– Frans Albracht, Interim CEO, CFO (the Netherlands)
“I can confidently say I clearly recognize myself in it, from a personality and delivery aspect. Rich, insightful and motivating! Thank you“
– Olivier Terroir, Interim CEO, CFO (Belgium)
