Umbrella Association of Swiss Interim Managers

What Umbrella Association of Swiss Interim Managers does

The Umbrella Association of Swiss Interim Managers (DSIM — Dachverband Schweizer Interim Manager) is a Swiss non-profit association founded on October 20, 2006, and registered under Article 60f of the Swiss Civil Code. Headquartered at Florastrasse 49, Zürich, it serves as the professional umbrella body for Swiss interim managers and is a member of the INIMA international network of national interim manager associations spanning 11 European countries and over 3,000 active interim managers. Its primary function is to increase member visibility, enforce a professional Code of Conduct, facilitate mandate referrals, and provide training, networking, and market research to its members.

DSIM's core platform is its website (dsim.ch), which features a fuzzy logic search function enabling companies to identify interim managers by expertise, industry, and role. Supporting products include the Webling self-service member portal, DSIM Connect networking events, the DSIM Academy for professional training (covering topics such as Corporate Governance and AI in interim management), the annual DSIM Marktstudie market study, and recurring social events including the Neujahrs-Apéro and Generalversammlung. The website was re-launched in January 2025 with improved search functionality.

The association's business model is subscription-based membership fees: CHF 600/year for individual members, CHF 450/year for dual members belonging to partner associations (DDIM in Germany, DÖIM in Austria, VRIM in Switzerland), and CHF 1,800/year for corporate members. Additional revenue is generated from the annual market study and events. DSIM does not intermediate commercial transactions between interim managers and clients; companies contact members directly via the website directory, and DSIM forwards project inquiries from enterprises and provider firms to its members. The association is governed by a board of seven members and is preparing for its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Umbrella Association of Swiss Interim Managers

Legal name

DSIM - Dachverband Schweizer Interim Manager

Website

https://dsim.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DSIM is the Swiss non-profit umbrella association for interim managers, founded in 2006. It provides member visibility, a fuzzy logic search directory, networking events, training, and annual market studies, funded by membership fees and serving Swiss interim managers and the enterprises that hire them.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Interim Executive & Fractional Leadership Placement (BPACAAAJ)

Keywords

• Interim management
• Professional association
• Executive membership
• Management networking
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual, dual, and company members form the primary revenue stream. Single members pay CHF 600/year, dual members (DDIM, DÖIM, VRIM) pay CHF 450/year, and company members pay CHF 1800/year.
2. Market Studies: Annual market studies published for members and publicly available, conducted in cooperation with INIMA across 11 countries
3. Publications and Events: Revenue generated from publications, events, and special association activities as specified in the statutes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Umbrella Association of Swiss Interim Managers (DSIM) is the Swiss national umbrella association for the interim management profession, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Zürich. It provides membership services to interim managers, including a searchable public member directory, networking events, professional training, and representation of the profession to the broader Swiss business community.

Product overview

The Dachverband Schweizer Interim Manager (DSIM) is a professional umbrella association for Swiss interim managers, not a software product company. The DSIM offers a portfolio of membership services centered on the DSIM Website platform (featuring fuzzy logic-based interim manager search), the Webling Member Portal for self-service, regular networking events (DSIM Connect, Neujahrs-Apéro, Social Event, Vereinsversammlung), professional training via DSIM Academy, and annual market research through the DSIM Marktstudie. The organization focuses on increasing members' visibility, facilitating industry connections, and establishing credibility through professional standards and a Code of Conduct.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DSIM Connect: Networking event format for interim managers to connect with each other and with the DSIM board, featuring professional presentations on interim management topics
• DSIM Academy
• DSIM Academy

Products and services

• Association Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of DSIM interim managers reported positive or very positive business results in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Implement Consulting GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026Consulting firm partnering with DSIM for a cooperation event on July 9, 2026. Event focuses on effective collaboration between consultants and interim managers, addressing what forms of leadership companies need today in times of high change dynamics.
• WavestoneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2026IT consulting firm that co-hosted the DSIM Connect Event on AI Orchestration and Interim Management in May 2026. Event focused on AI transformation and the role of interim managers as AI orchestrators bridging business and technology.
• INIMA (International Interim Manager Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2006INIMA is an international network of national interim manager associations. Eleven partner associations share common principles, values, and a Code of Conduct. INIMA supports cross-border cooperation to advance the interim management profession and facilitates knowledge exchange among partner associations. DSIM participates in annual INIMA market studies covering 11 countries and over 3000 interim managers.
• DDIM (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Interim Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman national association for interim managers. DDIM members are eligible for dual membership rates with DSIM (CHF 450 instead of CHF 600 annually). Represents the German-speaking interim management community.
• DÖIM (Deutsche Österreichische Interim Manager)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian national association for interim managers. DÖIM members are eligible for dual membership rates with DSIM (CHF 450 instead of CHF 600 annually). Represents the Austrian interim management community.
• VRIM (Verband Rijksregister Interim Managers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss association for interim managers. VRIM members are eligible for dual membership rates with DSIM (CHF 450 instead of CHF 600 annually). Represents Swiss interim management professionals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dsim
• Xx.com/dsim_info

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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