Question 1

Is there an official ranking of temporary managers in Italy?

Accepted Answer

No. Associations and specialist firms publish member directories, and media rankings cover listed company chief executives. Neither is a performance ranking of temporary managers.

Question 2

What does a good temporary manager cost in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Day rates typically range from 700 euro for a functional manager to 1,500 euro for chief executive or chief marketing officer level work, with the total depending on the days committed per week and the length of the mandate.

Question 3

How long should a mandate last?

Accepted Answer

Six to twelve months covers most situations. Shorter than three months rarely leaves durable change, and open-ended arrangements tend to drift into an expensive permanent hire without the commitment of one.

Question 4

Direct or through an agency?

Accepted Answer

An agency adds a margin, usually 20 to 40 percent, and provides substitution cover and contractual comfort. Direct engagement is cheaper and faster but the owner carries the selection risk personally.

Question 5

What should I ask in the first meeting?

Accepted Answer

Ask for one number the person owned, the before and after, the time it took, what they would do in the first thirty days in your specific situation, and the name of the person who can confirm the result.