2024 High-End Independent Talent Report

See how highly skilled interim talent are helping companies fill leadership gaps, address critical challenges, guide strategic initiatives, and maintain stability during times of transition.

Across industries, independent talent are helping companies navigate major change initiatives like integrations, carve-outs, spin-outs, and transformations of all kinds.

Independent talent deliver the strategic expertise and in-demand skills consumer markets leaders need to deliver on rapidly evolving consumer preferences in an atmosphere of intense competition.

Financial services firms are striving to seize growth opportunities, modernize operations, increase efficiency, and foster innovation amid industry disruption and regulatory change.

Healthcare leaders are increasingly leveraging on-demand talent to fill interim leadership gaps and drive growth strategy and process improvement as they strive to meet evolving patient needs.

Industrial leaders are tapping independent talent for help addressing continued supply chain disruptions, new tech adoption, and pressure to innovate.

The product development and launch cycle within pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices has long made these industries a perfect fit for on-demand talent.

Media and entertainment leaders are tapping independent talent to help integrate diverse operations, leverage digital platforms, maximize revenue and profitability, and optimize the finance function.

Nonprofit and government organizations are seeking help from independent talent who can help them increase their impact, implement new tech, and enhance service delivery and operational efficiency

With improved market conditions and uncommitted capital to deploy, PE firms are seeking independent talent to drive deal activity, optimize PortCo operations, and shore up leadership teams.

Professional services firms are increasingly tapping independent talent to support efficiency efforts, improve client satisfaction, and identify emerging trends and opportunities.

On-demand talent are a perfect fit to help technology companies evaluate and capture market opportunities, optimize investment decisions, and drive sustainable growth.

Corporate and business development leaders are seeking independent talent with the expertise to help them navigate rapid consolidation and evolving market dynamics.

CEOs and presidents are seeking experienced interim leaders, agile resourcing, and strategic thinkers to navigate unsteady markets and capture emerging opportunities.

With digital transformation top of mind, digital, data, and IT leaders are turning to independent talent to help inform decision-making, increase efficiency, and improve customer experiences.

On-demand talent and interim leaders are emerging as an essential asset for HR leaders seeking to meet a multitude of needs for their organizations.

Key priorities for innovation and R&D leaders include accelerating digital transformation, fostering cultures of experimentation, and delivering value-driven solutions for customers and stakeholders.