Interim Executive Leadership

In times of growth, transformation or transition interim executives are not a temporary fix. They are a deliberate, high-impact solution. We place proven leaders who bring clarity, momentum, and measurable results. Our track record in placing diverse interim managers significantly outperforms the market, demonstrating our innovative approach and commitment to finding the best people.

We cover the full spectrum of senior roles including CEO, CFO, COO, CHRO, CTO and beyond - matching each assignment with individuals who blend technical excellence, cultural fluency and the resilience to lead at pace.

Contact our Interim Practice: James Harold, Partner

Approach

Approach

Our interim offering is built on a proven search methodology, adapted for speed. Each assignment begins with a deep understanding of the business context, investor goals, and leadership challenges. From there, we move fast, without compromising on quality.

55% of our senior interim placements are female, the industry average suggests over 70% of interim executives are male (as high as 85% in specialist sectors such as finance). We’ve changed the narrative – a testament to our ability to identify excellence that is often overlooked. This has been achieved by nurturing long-standing relationships and adopting a data-driven framework.

Contact our Interim Practice:

James Harold, Partner – Interim Practice
Reach

Reach

We support listed multinationals, private equity portfolios and ambitious private businesses across the UK, Europe, and North America. Our network is global, proven and personal - built over years of relationships with senior leaders who have delivered in complex, high-stakes environments.

Many of our interims are introduced through trusted referral and longstanding partnerships. Their impact is measurable, and so is their fit: a high proportion go on to be appointed permanently. Clients value the assurance that every recommendation is grounded in rigorous due diligence, relevance, and trust.

Contact our Interim Practice:

James Harold, Partner – Interim Practice
Edge

Edge

What sets us apart is not just our speed of response, but the calibre of our candidates and the rigour of our process. Our heritage in executive search gives us access to a trusted, senior network and we apply the same level of care and precision to interim assignments as we do to permanent mandates.

We continue to support our clients throughout the assignment. Our approach is one of collaborative partnership, tailored and focused on outcomes. We give boards and investors the leadership continuity and capability they require, when they need it most.

Contact our Interim Practice:

James Harold, Partner – Interim Practice

Some of our clients

Placements made in 30+ countries

what they say about us

In a period of 24 months, I have relied heavily on Azura as I rebuilt my entire global finance management team - spanning regional CFOs, functional / subject matter experts, and country finance directors in Europe, APAC, LATAM, and the US.

I have worked with Azura to place several senior finance professionals in Europe, APAC, LATAM and the US. Working together was a pleasure, the approach used was straightforward, and solution focussed resulting in appointments that added value to our business. Naturally, I would highly recommend Azura as an executive search partner.

Ian Wells

CFO at HOYA Vision Care

We were referred to Azura and were impressed by their approach to search, values and ethos. The brief was to produce a diverse and balanced shortlist at speed to find a charismatic, commercial CFO who would work well with the Global CEO. Azura Search were incredibly well networked and had worked a number of similar searches so produced just this. They took the candidates, myself and the CEO on an informative and easy journey to find a wonderfully talented CFO. Thank you Azura.

Wavemaker

I have known the team at Azura for a number of years and have always trusted their advice and enjoyed working with them.

Mark Burrows

Chief Operating Officer at The Football Association

We engaged Azura as our chosen outsourced search provider, integrating them into our executive recruitment talent function. We have been delighted with their performance since they started working with us. They have helped us to increase gender diversity and reduce executive search cost. We have been most pleased with their bespoke approach integrating into our systems and processes enhancing where needed. They have been a pleasure to work with.

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