Ana Ber, a Board member since early 2024, explains her vision for IMW in a recent article posted on IMW’s webpage: (https://interimmanagementworldwide.com/leveraging-global-expertise-for-business-success/), focusing on leveraging Interim Management Worldwide’s (IMW) extensive global network to drive business success.
“Ana, congratulations on your recent appointment to the Board of Interim Management Worldwide (IMW). Can you tell us what excites you most about this new role?
Thank you! I am truly thrilled to join the Board of IMW. What excites me the most is the opportunity to enhance our cross-border activities within our extensive network. I believe that working with an international network like IMW offers immense benefits, and I am eager to contribute to our global reach and impact.
Why do you think an international network is so crucial for modern businesses?
The business world today is no longer confined by geographical boundaries. Markets, supply chains, and customer bases have become global, requiring a new approach to management and problem-solving. Partnering with an international network like IMW is crucial because it provides businesses with unmatched global reach, access to specialized expertise, and the ability to address complex challenges with tailored solutions.
Can you elaborate on the global reach of IMW and how it benefits companies?
Certainly. IMW has almost 30 partners with 65 offices across 6 continents, covering Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. This extensive network ensures that no matter where a company operates, there’s local expertise ready to address its unique challenges. This global reach allows us to provide seamless services and ensures that our clients receive the best possible support wherever they need it.
You mentioned specialized expertise. How does IMW ensure that companies find the right experts for their needs?
IMW boasts a network of over 215,000 interim executives, each bringing specialized knowledge and experience. This vast pool of talent means that businesses can find the right expert for their specific needs, whether it’s navigating regulatory landscapes, managing cross-border mergers, or driving performance improvements. Our diverse pool of experts from various industries and regions allows us to provide tailored solutions that consider local nuances while maintaining global standards.
One of IMW’s strengths is the rapid deployment of interim managers. How does this work in practice?
One of the core strengths of IMW is our ability to deploy highly skilled interim managers quickly, no matter where the need arises. Whether it’s a sudden leadership gap, a critical project, or a crisis situation, our network ensures that the right expertise is available precisely when and where it’s needed. This rapid deployment capability is crucial for addressing urgent business challenges effectively.
How does IMW address cross-border challenges that companies often face?
Companies often encounter challenges that span multiple countries and regions, such as regulatory compliance and market entry strategies. IMW’s cross-border capabilities allow us to seamlessly integrate local insights with global strategies, delivering solutions that are both effective and sustainable. Our experts provide invaluable insights and strategies for successful market entry and expansion, operational efficiency, and crisis management.
Collaboration and innovation seem to be key aspects of IMW’s approach. Can you tell us more about this?
Absolutely. The collaborative nature of IMW fosters innovation. By bringing together experts with different perspectives and experiences, we create a fertile ground for innovative ideas and approaches. This collaborative spirit enhances problem-solving and drives continuous improvement and growth within our network and for our clients. Our track record of success since our foundation in 2004 speaks for itself, consistently delivering high-quality interim management services.
In your new role, what specific initiatives are you looking to implement?
I am particularly focused on developing tools and strategies that further enhance our ability to solve cross-border challenges. Our objective is to ensure that companies can rely on IMW for any issue in any location. For instance, we are working on enhancing our market entry and expansion strategies, operational efficiency, and crisis management capabilities. By doing so, we aim to provide unparalleled support to companies worldwide, helping them achieve their goals and overcome their most pressing challenges.
Finally, what would you say is the main advantage of choosing IMW for interim management services?
By choosing IMW, companies gain access to a powerful network of interim management professionals committed to delivering excellence. Our global reach, combined with our local expertise, uniquely positions us to address the diverse and dynamic challenges faced by businesses today. As I embark on this exciting journey with IMW, I am eager to contribute to the continued success and growth of our network, leveraging our collective strengths to provide unparalleled support to companies worldwide.
Thank you, Ana. We wish you all the best in your new role.
Thank you! I’m looking forward to the journey ahead.”
With nearly 30 partners across 65 offices on 6 continents, IMW provides businesses with rapid access to specialized expertise and interim managers. Ana aims to integrate local insights with global strategies, ensuring seamless and successful business operations.
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