Ron van Haeff
Director Interim Services
My colleague recently had an intake meeting with an NGO that was looking for a part-time permanent position to set up a small treasury function. Since this was something completely new to the organization, my colleague quickly realized that building it from scratch would normally require several years of experience. However, she also pointed out a potential issue: once everything was up and running, a senior candidate might quickly get bored and move on.
To solve this, she suggested starting with an interim professional who could design and establish the treasury function, and later hand it over smoothly to a junior colleague in a permanent role. That is where I came in. As soon as I heard the story, three names immediately came to mind.
After a short introductory call with the client, I reached out to my three interim contacts and proposed them for the assignment. The first interviews were scheduled very quickly, and despite the holiday season, the follow-up meetings soon followed. The decision was made in no time, and now my interim professional is about to start building the NGO’s brand-new treasury function.
