Leadership When You Need It. Not When You're Ready to Commit.
Pre-vetted, Actually Interviewed executives deployed into your organization within days. See their impact in your environment. Convert to permanent when the fit is proven.
Every interim executive runs through Artemis payroll. You evaluate. We manage. No long-term obligation until you decide.
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Every Candidate
Net of Interim Fees
The Right Leader at the Right Moment
Not every leadership gap requires a permanent commitment on day one. These are the inflection points where interim executives create the most value.
Post-Acquisition Integration
PE firms and acquirers need experienced operators to stabilize and integrate portfolio companies immediately after close. An interim executive bridges the gap between the prior leadership team and the permanent hire, protecting deal value from day one.
Turnaround or Restructuring
When an organization is underperforming and the clock is running, you need a leader who has done this before. Interim executives bring pattern recognition and urgency without the politics that come with internal appointments.
Unexpected Departure
A critical leader exits without warning. Rather than rushing a permanent hire under pressure, an interim executive maintains continuity while you conduct a thorough, unhurried search for the right long-term fit.
New Market or Division Launch
Entering a new geography, launching a division, or standing up a function from scratch requires a builder. An interim leader can establish the infrastructure and prove the model before you invest in a permanent executive.
Pre-Exit Professionalization
Preparing for a sale or recapitalization and the leadership bench does not tell the right story. An interim CFO, COO, or CRO can professionalize operations, clean up financials, and present a management team that buyers take seriously.
Extended Leave Coverage
Parental leave, medical leave, or sabbaticals for senior leaders should not stall the business. An interim executive keeps strategy on track and the team focused until the permanent leader returns.
Every Seat at the Leadership Table
We deploy interim executives across the full spectrum of senior leadership, matched to your industry, operating model, and the specific outcomes you need.
From Conversation to Contribution in Days
We maintain a bench of pre-vetted interim executives so we can move at the speed your situation demands.
Discovery
We learn the situation, the outcomes you need, and the leadership profile that fits your environment.
Match
We present curated profiles from our pre-vetted interim bench, chosen for fit with your specific role, each Actually Interviewed by our team. Never a rushed list of whoever happens to be available.
Deploy
Your selected executive starts on your timeline. They are W-2 through Artemis. We handle payroll, compliance, and administration.
Monitor
Weekly pulse checks ensure objectives stay on track. We stay engaged, not absent. If something is off, we address it immediately.
Decide
Convert to permanent hire with interim fees credited toward the placement. Or complete the engagement and walk away. Your choice.
Try Before You Decide
Most fractional and virtual executive firms prohibit you from hiring their people. We take the opposite approach. If the interim executive is the right long-term fit, convert them. No restrictions. No restarts.
- Interim fees credit toward the permanent placement fee, so your investment is never wasted
- You evaluate performance in your actual environment, with your actual team, on your actual problems
- No separate permanent search required. The person is already proving themselves on the job
- Reduces mis-hire risk to near zero. You have seen the work, not just the resume
- Candidates are W-2 through Artemis during the interim period. Clean conversion when you are ready
How We Compare
| Artemis Interim | Fractional / VCFO Firms | |
|---|---|---|
| Convert to Permanent | Yes, always | Typically prohibited |
| Interim Fees Credited | 50% credit toward placement | No credit. Start over. |
| Candidate Vetting | A.I. (Actually Interviewed) | Varies widely |
| Employment Model | W-2 through Artemis | 1099 or firm-employed |
| Ongoing Oversight | Weekly pulse checks | Minimal after placement |
| Commitment Required | 30-day minimum | 3-12 month contracts |
Meet the Bench
Our Candidate Showcase features pre-vetted executives available for both interim and permanent engagements. Browse leadership profiles by function and industry.
View the Executive ShowcaseWhat Clients Ask
How quickly can an interim executive start?
+What does the conversion to permanent hire look like?
+Who handles payroll and employment during the interim period?
+What if the interim executive is not the right fit?
+Is there a minimum engagement period?
+How is the interim daily rate determined?
+The Right Leader Changes Everything
Tell us what you are facing. We will tell you who can fix it, how fast they can start, and what it will take.
No obligation. No pitch deck. Just a conversation about your leadership needs.