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Interim CEO in Italy. In weeks, not months.
Milan-based interim chief executive officer serving Rome and all of Italy. For private-equity portfolio companies, mid-market firms and international groups needing full executive authority on the ground. Trilingual: Italian, English, Swedish.
Who this is for
When the board needs an operator in Italy, this week.
Niklas Lindahl is an interim CEO based in Milan, taking mandates across Italy and cross-border in Europe. Twenty years of executive roles in digital, consumer, iGaming and scale-ups. Former CMO of LeoVegas Group (over 120M EUR marketing budget, 50M EUR incremental revenue in under 12 months, direct contribution to the 607M EUR MGM acquisition). Founder of Optimized Group, sold for 1.35M EUR.
Not a consultant. Not an advisory retainer. A full-authority interim chief executive officer sitting in the CEO chair, running the P&L, chairing the executive committee, owning the outcome, with a clean exit to the permanent successor built into day one of the mandate.
Situations
When you call an interim CEO in Italy.
01
PE portfolio companies
First 100 days, value-creation plan execution, fund reporting cadence, exit preparation. From acquisition close to handover to the permanent CEO.
02
Post-merger integration
Two companies, two cultures, two ERPs. Integration playbook, retention of key talent, conversion of the M&A thesis into real EBITDA.
03
Turnaround
Cash stabilisation, covenant management, cost restructuring, banks and suppliers, protection of core enterprise value.
04
Sudden vacancy at the top
CEO resigns, is removed or leaves. Full executive authority in weeks while the permanent search runs. No power vacuum, no drift.
05
International groups entering Italy
Country management for European or US groups launching or restructuring their Italian operations. Local execution, board-grade English reporting.
06
Founder-led scale-ups
Industrialisation, second management line, freeing the founder from the operational bottleneck. Preparation for institutional capital or acquisition.
How it works
From first call to operational, in two weeks.
- 01
30-minute discovery call.
- 02
Written scope and fixed quote within 48 hours.
- 03
Fixed-term mandate with measurable KPIs.
- 04
Operational entry within two weeks.
- 05
Planned handover to the permanent CEO.
Contact
Talk to the interim CEO directly.
No agency, no intermediary. The message goes to Niklas Lindahl. Reply within one business day, in English or Italian.
FAQ
Interim CEO in Italy: quick answers.
What is an interim CEO in Italy?
An interim CEO in Italy is a senior executive engaged for a fixed period with the same legal and operational authority as a permanent CEO. Used by private equity funds, boards and international groups to lead an Italian company through turnaround, post-acquisition integration, a sudden vacancy at the top or a scale-up phase.
How do I hire an interim CEO for an Italian portfolio company?
Direct engagement, no executive search intermediary. A 30-minute discovery call, a written scope and fixed quote within 48 hours, a fixed-term mandate contract with measurable KPIs, operational within two weeks. Clean handover to the permanent CEO planned from day one.
How much does an interim CEO in Italy cost?
Interim CEO fees in Italy typically run on a daily rate or monthly retainer. Cost is offset against a full year of a permanent CEO package (base, bonus, LTI, benefits, tax) plus the risk of a wrong hire. See the cost page for the full breakdown.
Does the interim CEO work in English?
Yes. Board reporting, investor updates and communication with international shareholders happen in English. Day-to-day leadership with the Italian team, banks, advisors and works council happens in Italian. Trilingual: Italian, English, Swedish. One operator, no translation filter.
Where in Italy do you operate?
Based in Milan, with regular weekly presence in Rome and mandates across Italy. Cross-border coverage in Europe when the perimeter requires it.
How fast can an interim CEO start in Italy?
Days, not months. After the discovery call and a signed mandate, operational entry in the company is typically within two weeks.