Interim COO in Milano, Italy
Full-time interim operations leadership for a defined period: bring order to execution, fix the operating cadence, and hand over clean, in Milano and across Italy.
When an interim COO is the right decision
An interim COO exists for the moments execution breaks down: a sudden departure, a scale-up that has outgrown its processes, a post-acquisition integration, or a turnaround where nothing ships on time. The mandate is full-time operating ownership for a defined period, with board accountability from week one, not a caretaker placeholder.
What changes in the first ninety days
- The operating cadence reset and meetings rebuilt around decisions
- Priorities cut to what actually moves the business
- Accountability made clear across the leadership team
- A twelve-month execution plan the organisation can deliver
Engagement model
- Defined scope, typically six to twelve months
- Full operating ownership of the function
- Compensation linked to outcomes
- Direct line to CEO, chair, or sponsor
- Clean handover to the permanent COO agreed upfront
Why me
I have run operations and whole companies, and led the first ninety days of turnarounds where cadence and priorities decided the result. Based in Milano, working across Italy and Europe. Tell me the problem and I will own the outcome.
https://niklaslindahl.com/services/interim-coo