We handpick leaders who fit your stage, culture, and objectives for a fast, confident start.
At Crestwell Partners, placing an interim executive begins with a simple conversation about what you need, what success would feel like, and how you like to work. From there, we turn your goals into a short brief and introduce you to a small handful of executives who are the best fit for your expectations. You get clear, plain-English profiles and a chance to meet them so you can gauge chemistry as well as experience. Once you choose the person who feels right, we outline a practical plan for the first stretch of work, agree on how you’ll stay in touch, and set a few easy-to-track goals. We check in early to make sure the fit feels right and make adjustments if needed, so you can feel confident you have the right person in place.
We begin with a short discovery call and a simple intake that sets scope, budget and timing. From there your executive may draft a 30-60-90 plan or create a quick dashboard of success metrics. Some prefer to set a weekly feedback loop, others reset KPIs or shift decision rights as the work evolves. The goal is always early traction and visible wins that build confidence. As the relationship develops the executive may adjust scope, introduce new decision frameworks, or expand touchpoints with key leaders. That flexibility ensures the fit strengthens over time rather than going stale. You are never locked into a rigid playbook—the approach adapts as your needs shift.