Experienced Interim

Executive

Interim Executive / Manager

Modern international supply chain operations are complex with tight margins. Managing business change, a surge in product demand, or implementing changes to processes can often prove challenging for many businesses. These businesses often need to draw on specific expertise and capabilities at short notice. That is when Ian Simmonds joins these businesses as an experienced interim executive or manager to address their immediate and short-term operational challenges.

Case Studies
ICS Global Services - Interim Executive

What is an Interim Executive?

An interim executive works in a business on a temporary basis and invariably sits at or near board level. Assignments can be for 30 days, six months, one year, or even longer. During change and transformation projects, an interim executive or manager offers a fresh perspective, which is invaluable for any business during the process of change.


As a highly skilled interim executive or manager, I provide a temporary solution when a business requires a professional international logistics manager to bring a project to completion. I bring stability following the sudden departure of a senior leader or provide a highly specialised skill set that a business may not currently have internally. I help companies navigate business change, leadership gaps, or operational improvements. Most companies undergo change or transformation; as an interim executive, I navigate and implement these changes, train internal candidates, or assist with recruiting employees.


I work as part of the management team, but not as an employee of the business I contract with. I operate through my own limited company, ICS Global Services Limited.

ICS Global Services - Case Studies

Case Studies

I have worked with a range of different businesses from a variety of sectors, giving me an in-depth perspective on global trade. My case studies provide a detailed account of some of the different projects on which I have worked. I regularly update these pages, so please visit again for updated case studies.

ICS Global Services - Endorsements

Endorsements

"Ian's technical knowledge of international trade compliance is second to none, and Ian was the sole reason why we were able to navigate successfully through the challenges presented by Brexit. Ian was tremendously supportive throughout his time with Indigo, and I would highly recommend him to any organisation."

Group Operations Director
Indigo Telecom Group

"Ian understands international trade inside out, making sure that our group stayed compliant with every aspect of regulation and stayed in control of the supply chain when ports and shipping routes were disrupted."

CEO
Ferguson plc

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