ZMM Zeitmanager München

What ZMM Zeitmanager München does

ZMM Zeitmanager München GmbH is a Munich-based, privately held interim management placement firm founded in 1996 by Dr. Anselm Görres. The company specialises in the temporary placement of senior managers and consultants into German and international corporations, addressing vacant leadership positions, project-based mandates, post-Merger integration, restructuring, and crisis management situations. Its service is structured around three branded offerings: RentaManager (interim operational or project leadership), RentaConsultant (limited-period advisory mandates), and QuickHire (permanent placement conversion). Pricing is transaction-based on daily rates settled monthly, with the service explicitly free-of-charge to the client until the interim professional's first day of performance.

The core operational asset is a curated pool of more than 3,500 pre-qualified interim professionals drawn from all industries and functions, enabling the firm to deliver a first candidate shortlist within 48 hours and to cite a 95% post-interview success rate. The firm operates from a single Munich headquarters (Gellertstr. 5, 81925 Munich) with a secondary address listed in the TMG directory, and runs a small organisation — the firmographic input lists 1–10 employees — supported by seven named Senior Partners whose prior careers span McKinsey, Henkel, Sony, Hilti, Siemens, VW, Procter & Gamble, and other blue-chip employers.

The business is go-to-market-light and high-touch: a sales-led, direct enterprise motion in which clients contact ZMM by phone or web form, requirements are scoped in a 20-minute call, and candidates are preselected and introduced by the senior partners themselves. Distribution is exclusively direct, supplemented since May 2017 by reciprocal referrals through the TMG (transition management group) European network spanning Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, and France. ZMM also holds membership in DDIM, the German industry association for interim management. Clients include DAX-listed enterprises (Allianz, Siemens, Deutsche Post, Carl Zeiss) and Mittelstand firms across automotive, chemicals, aerospace, life sciences, energy, and other sectors. No revenue, funding, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed.

Name

ZMM Zeitmanager München

Legal name

ZMM Zeitmanager München GmbH

Website

https://zmm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ZMM Zeitmanager München is a Munich-based, founder-owned interim management placement firm founded in 1996, placing senior managers and consultants into German and European corporations via a curated 3,500+ candidate pool, operating through its RentaManager, RentaConsultant, and QuickHire service lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interim Management Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Interim Executive & Fractional Leadership Placement (BPACAAAJ)

Keywords

• Interim management
• Executive placement
• Management consulting
• Leadership staffing
• Interim executive services

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Interim Management Placement Fees: ZMM charges professional fees based on daily rates for interim professionals placed with clients. The service is 100% free-of-charge until the interim professional's first day of performance. Monthly billing occurs for project days worked, with the professional fee settled on a monthly basis.
2. Project Management Support: ZMM assists throughout the entire interim project with regular contact, maintaining oversight between client and interim professional. Monthly project reports and end-of-project quality assurance discussions are part of the service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ZMM Zeitmanager München is a professional interim management placement company that places experienced senior executives and project leaders into temporary management roles at client companies. It operates a curated pool of 3,500+ pre-vetted interim professionals across all industries and functions, delivering shortlists within 48 hours through three service lines: RentaManager (interim operations/project leadership), RentaConsultant (limited-term advisory), and QuickHire (permanent placement transition).

Product overview

ZMM Zeitmanager München is an interim management placement service operating as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company provides three distinct service offerings: RentaManager (temporary management positions for vacancies and projects), RentaConsultant (temporary advisory/consulting roles), and QuickHire (permanent employment placement). These services are supported by a pool of over 3,500 pre-qualified interim professionals and a structured 5-step process from candidate identification through project closure. The company operates as a traditional recruitment service, not a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RentaManager: Interim manager placement service for project leadership roles.
• RentaConsultant
• QuickHire

Products and services

• RentaManager Interim management service that places experienced managers into temporary leadership or project management positions to cover vacancies or lead specific initiatives at client companies.
• RentaConsultant Advisory service that places senior consultants into temporary advisory or consulting roles for a limited period to provide expertise and guidance to client companies.
• QuickHire Permanent placement service that matches companies with candidates for long-term employment positions, with direct contracting between candidate and client (transitioning from interim engagements).

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% success rate in finding ideal candidate after client interviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TMG - Transition Management GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2017Since May 2017, ZMM has been part of TMG, one of the oldest and most prestigious networks of interim providers in Europe, founded in 1994. The network aims to provide transnational and trans-border quality services in transition and interim management. Quality is ensured through high demands on professionalism of individual members.
• aim ad interim management ag (Switzerland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMG network member in Switzerland, located in Zurich. Provides interim management services complementing ZMM's DACH coverage.
• ATLAS International Interim Management (Austria & UAE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMG network member covering Austria and UAE markets. Expands ZMM's reach beyond DACH region.
• Contract Manager SRL (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMG network member in Italy, based in Milan. Provides local interim management expertise.
• D.T. DIRECTORES DE TRANSICION S.L. (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMG network member in Spain, based in Madrid. Extends coverage to Iberian Peninsula.
• Procadres International (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTMG network member in France, based in Paris. Provides coverage for French interim management mandates.
• DDIM - Dachgesellschaft Deutsches Interim Management e.V.minorOthersGerman industry association for interim management. ZMM references this association for industry statistics and best practices. Membership provides industry visibility and standards alignment.
• Meine VerfügbarkeitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline platform for interim managers and freelancers to transmit availability and current documents to interim management providers. ZMM partners with this platform for professional pool recruitment.
• FLEX PaymentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment solution enabling interim managers to receive honorarium immediately regardless of original payment terms. ZMM recommends this service to professionals for cash flow management.
• AsseCon AssekuranzmaklerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance broker offering solutions specifically tailored for interim managers. ZMM recommends this partner to professionals in their pool for insurance needs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership consulting firm with interim management and on-demand talent services. Comparable to ZMM in placing senior interim leaders into enterprise clients, with broader consulting overlay and global reach.
• Hays plc: Global staffing and recruitment firm with significant interim management and contractor placement across multiple countries. Comparable to ZMM as it serves enterprise clients needing temporary senior talent, but operates at vastly greater scale with international offices and digital platforms.
• Robert Half International: Large global staffing firm placing interim, contract, and permanent professionals, including finance, technology, and management roles. Highly comparable to ZMM in placing senior interim professionals into enterprise clients, but with broader service portfolio and greater scale.
• Michael Page International: Global recruitment firm with interim, contract, and permanent placement across mid-to-senior management roles. Comparable to ZMM in serving enterprise clients with temporary senior talent, with broader geographic and functional coverage.

Regional players

• Aurelius AG (Executive Interim Management): German interim management provider placing senior interim executives, particularly in restructuring and transformation contexts. Directly comparable to ZMM in DACH-focused interim executive placement, with similar average mandate duration and sector breadth.
• Poolia (Poolia Interim): European staffing and interim management firm with operations in Germany and the Nordics, placing interim managers and specialists. Comparable to ZMM in interim executive placement, but with primary geographic focus in Northern Europe rather than DACH.

Direct peers

• Hays Deutschland: German arm of Hays, focused on placing interim and contract professionals, including senior management roles, into DAX and Mittelstand clients. Direct competitor to ZMM in the German interim management market with overlapping client base and service offerings.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with strong DACH presence and interim management offerings. Directly comparable to ZMM in serving enterprise and Mittelstand clients with senior leadership and interim executive placements.
• Odgers Berndtson: International executive search and interim management firm serving large corporates and mid-market companies. Comparable to ZMM in placing senior executives and interim managers, particularly across DACH and European markets, with similar focus on confidentiality and rapid senior-level matching.
• Interconsil: German interim management boutique focused on placing senior interim executives into corporations for transformation and turnaround mandates. Closely comparable to ZMM in service model, target client (German enterprises), and emphasis on experienced interim professionals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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