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Operating leadership when continuity matters.

KMCG provides experienced executive leadership when growth, transition, or restructuring requires additional operating capacity. Engagements can include CEO, COO, Operating Partner, EVP, or executive advisory support when the business needs senior leadership for a defined phase, initiative, or transition.

When this matters

  • Leadership capacity is stretched during growth, transition, restructuring, or a capital event
  • The board values independent operating perspective during periods of growth, transition, or strategic change
  • An investor wants a trusted operator supporting the business during an important inflection point
  • The company needs executive capacity for a defined phase, initiative, or transition

Engagement roles

Interim CEO

Full operating authority, P&L ownership, board reporting, stakeholder management, and leadership of the executive team.

Interim COO

Operating execution, team leadership, cross functional alignment, delivery discipline, and management cadence.

Operating Partner

Portfolio level oversight, value creation planning, executive coaching, board advisory, and support for investor priorities.

EVP / Executive Advisor

Targeted executive capacity for critical initiatives, commercial execution, restructuring, or transaction readiness.

How interim engagements work

KMCG brings CEO, COO, EVP, Operating Partner, and board advisory experience across SaaS, enterprise software, healthcare technology, AI enabled platforms, construction technology, and regulated markets, with P&L responsibility from $1M to $100M+.

Engagements typically begin with a rapid operating assessment, followed by a clear 90 day plan focused on priorities, accountability, and measurable progress. The objective is to create value, strengthen execution, and help the business move through its next stage with confidence.

The best interim engagements create lasting operating clarity, leadership continuity, and momentum for what comes next.
Common Questions

What boards and sponsors ask.

How long do interim engagements typically run?

Most interim engagements run six to twelve months, depending on complexity, timeline, and whether the scope evolves. Expectations are established at the beginning of the engagement.

How do you manage the transition to a permanent hire?

From day one, the operating plan, team structure, management cadence, and documentation are built to support continuity. When appropriate, KMCG can also help recruit, evaluate, and onboard a permanent executive.

What industries has KMCG operated in?

KMCG has operated across SaaS, enterprise software, healthcare technology, AI enabled platforms, commercial construction technology, energy compliance, and regulated markets including MedTech.

Need operating leadership now?

Most interim situations are time-sensitive. The first step is a direct conversation about the role, the business, and what success looks like.

kevin@kanemcg.com