Cross-Border Interim Leadership Restoring Operational Performance
SYNOPSIS
Industry: Process & Material
Service: Restructuring & Turnaround, International Deployment & Project Management
Countries Involved: Belgium & The Netherlands
A fast-growing European industrial group operating multiple production sites required urgent leadership intervention at one of its underperforming plants following rapid expansion through acquisitions. WIL Members from Belgium and the Netherlands collaborated to deliver an immediate interim management solution, ensuring business continuity, operational stability, and renewed performance focus.
The Challenge
The client is a leading European provider of logistics and packaging solutions across the Benelux and Northern Europe. Following growth through acquisitions, one Dutch production site faced operational and financial underperformance.
An urgent replacement of the Plant Manager was required to manage a large workforce and address EBITDA underperformance, high sick leave, workforce optimisation, cost reduction, and the implementation of a higher-efficiency operating model — while maintaining operational
The Solution
WIL Member from Belgium led the intake and partnered with WIL Member from the Netherlands to conduct a rapid search. Two interim candidates were presented and deployed within days.
When alignment issues emerged, transparent collaboration enabled a swift replacement, ensuring continuity without disruption or financial impact.