EIM France

What EIM France does

EIM France is the French arm of EIM (Executive Interim Management), an international partnership headquartered in Switzerland (EIM Executive Interim Management AG) with presence in over 30 countries and a French office in Paris. Founded in 1989 by Egon Zehnder and Boer & Croon as the originator of Executive Interim Management, EIM France places seasoned interim executives — typically at CEO, CFO, and CRO level — into client companies for project-based assignments of predefined duration, with the firm claiming candidates can be presented within 2–3 days and on-site within roughly two weeks. Service lines include Interim Management, Accelerated Search (executive search delivered in under one week), and Permanent Placement, complemented by solution frameworks for Performance Improvement, Profitable Growth, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, and Internationalisation.

The operating model is built on a three-way collaboration between the Client, the Interim Manager, and an EIM Partner (a former managing director or board member), supported by a nurtured community of more than 30,000 executives and a track record of over 12,000 completed assignments across 35+ years. Pricing is quote-based and project-defined, with no public rate card. Customer segments span Private Equity (portfolio management, due diligence, exits), Multinational Corporations (cross-border change, digital and international transformation), SMEs (succession, growth, crisis management), and Startups (scaling and management team build-out). There is no proprietary software, API, or AI product disclosed in the source material; the "product" is the curated executive community and the partner-led engagement methodology.

Since October 2022, EIM Group has been backed by PE fund idiCo (formerly Omnes) as a minority investor with board representation. Post-investment, the group has executed a roll-up strategy, acquiring Management Angels and Magnalia Group in the DACH region and fully integrating Gronova AG (management consulting and IT). In January 2024, EIM acquired Colibee, a freelance consulting platform, extending its offering beyond C-suite interim into project-based independent consulting. The group remains majority-owned by the EIM Partners; EIM France itself operates as 11–50 employees within this broader international structure.

Name

EIM France

Legal name

EIM Executive Interim Management AG

Website

https://eim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EIM France places senior interim executives (CEO, CFO, CRO level) at client companies for time-bound assignments, serving private equity, multinational corporations, SMEs, and startups from its Paris office as part of the international EIM Group founded in 1989.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Interim Management

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Interim Executive & Fractional Leadership Placement (BPACAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive & Leadership Direct Hire (BPACAFAB), Performance Management & Productivity Consulting (BPAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Executive interim management
• Interim executive placement
• Management consulting services
• Turnaround management consulting
• Executive search services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Executive Interim Management Services: EIM generates revenue through providing senior interim executives on a temporary basis to client companies. The service model involves placing experienced managers (CEO, CFO, CRO level) who assume responsibilities within approximately two weeks. Fees are typically project-based or time-bound assignments with clear objectives and predefined durations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

EIM France places senior executive interim managers (CEO, CFO, CRO level) into client companies for short-term, project-based assignments, typically beginning within approximately two weeks. The firm also offers accelerated executive search, permanent placement, and specialized solutions covering performance improvement, business transformation, digital transformation, profitable growth, and internationalisation.

Product overview

EIM (Executive Interim Management) is an international executive interim management partnership that provides rapid access to senior executive talent. The company offers a portfolio of services centered on interim management (placing seasoned executives for temporary assignments), accelerated executive search, and permanent placement. Its solutions include Performance Improvement, Profitable Growth, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, and Internationalisation. EIM operates through a unique three-way collaboration methodology between Client, Interim Manager, and EIM Partner, supported by a nurtured knowledge community of over 30,000 executives. The company has performed over 12,000 assignments over 35+ years and maintains offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Colibee: Freelance consulting platform with expertise in management and technology, acquired by EIM in January 2024.
• Management Angels
• Gronova
• Magnalia Group

Products and services

• Interim Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Candidates presented within 2-3 days of request
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and foundational.

• Management AngelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by EIM to strengthen presence in the DACH region and expand offerings in management consulting.
• GronovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully integrated into EIM, contributing to greater synergy and operational capacity. Gronova adds expertise in management consulting and IT.
• ColibeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading freelance consulting player acquired by EIM with expertise in management and technology.
• Egon ZehnderfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the founding partners of EIM in 1989, contributing executive search expertise and establishing the foundation for the interim management model.
• Boer & CroonfoundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the founding partners of EIM in 1989, contributing consulting expertise and establishing the foundation for the interim management model.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Robert Half International: Global staffing and consulting firm specializing in interim and project-based finance, accounting, and technology talent. Direct competitor in interim executive placement, though typically at the controller/manager level rather than CEO/CFO.
• Korn Ferry: Major global executive search and organizational consulting firm with a permanent placement and executive search practice directly competing with EIM's Accelerated Search and Permanent Placement services.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm directly competing in senior executive search and permanent placement. Overlapping client base of PE firms, multinational corporations, and large-cap companies.
• PageGroup: Global recruitment firm (Michael Page, Page Personnel) with executive search and interim/interim management services. Direct competitor in executive permanent placement and interim staffing across multiple markets.
• Alvarez & Marsal: Global leader in turnaround, performance improvement, and interim management. Most direct competitor to EIM's interim management and business transformation offerings, with similar C-suite placement focus and Fortune 500 / PE client base.
• AlixPartners: Global consulting firm specializing in performance improvement, restructuring, and interim management. Directly competes with EIM's Performance Improvement, Business Transformation, and CFO/CRO interim placement services.
• Spencer Stuart: Leading global executive search firm competing with EIM in C-suite executive search and permanent placement. Comparable service offerings for board, CEO, and senior executive recruitment.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Direct competitor in executive search and permanent placement, particularly for senior executive roles similar to EIM's interim executive portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Boer & Croon: Co-founder of EIM in 1989 and Dutch consulting firm specializing in interim management and transformation. Historically related through founding partnership; now operates as independent competitor in interim management and consulting.
• Egon Zehnder: Co-founder of EIM in 1989 and global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Historically related through founding partnership; now operates as an independent executive search competitor in senior executive recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eim-france
• Xx.com/eim_paris

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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