Automotive transformation driving demand for interim executives

Automotive executive search specialist Ennis & Co Group has launched an expanded interim talent service to meet a surge in demand by automotive and mobility brands for short-term placements at senior leadership level.

The growing need for interim senior hires is being attributed to the rapid transformation taking place across the industry, with businesses requiring experienced executives who can step in at short notice to guide restructuring efforts, oversee mergers and acquisitions, establish new entrants in the market and navigate periods of transition.

Such is the pace of transformation, many businesses are opting for contract hires over permanent appointments to avoid lengthy recruitment processes and long notice periods, filling time-critical leadership vacancies as quickly as possible.

Responding to this growing demand, Ennis & Co have developed an expanded database of senior interim candidates to add to its network of freelance associates.

Lynda Ennis, co-founder and chief executive of Ennis & Co Group, said: “We are witnessing a clear shift in how organisations approach leadership during transformation.

“Interim executives are no longer just a stopgap but are strategic assets who bring specialised expertise to tackle challenges head-on.

“As executive search specialists, we have been supporting a number of our clients with interim placements for many years and have seen first-hand how interim leaders can help businesses grow and transition through periods of uncertainty.

“Building on this knowledge, our enhanced Interim Talent service will connect automotive businesses with experienced leaders across the full range of corporate functions.”