Nick Diprose founded Holdsway in 2013, and top industry rankings consistently recognise the firm as a leading provider of experienced interim executives.
We help businesses hire benchmarked, board-tested interim executives into roles that demand pace and judgement. Specifically, these roles include leading change, turnaround, post-deal integration, crisis response, and growth acceleration across the UK and continental Europe. Moreover, our expertly curated network of experienced interims sets us apart. We personally know every interim, assess them against the brief, and shortlist for fit on day one. As a result, we deliver shortlists in days, not weeks. Ultimately, our work drives measurable impact in the boardroom and across organisations.
Our experience and insight set us apart. Over time, we’ve met, assessed, and placed some of the most talented interim executives working today. In addition, Nick and Dr Mary Murphy, our leadership team, have published their work on interim management globally. They know what a great interim looks like. As a result, businesses seek their advice and insight when they face change.
We’re a human-centric firm driven by values such as personalised service and long-term relationships. State-of-the-art technology also supports our team. This approach means clients receive the most responsive and knowledgeable service in the interim market. We deliver personalised service by design. Therefore, when you manage change, turnaround, uncertainty, or crisis, you need reliable and experienced help—fast.
Our company time line:
2008
Mentored by interim management pioneers Martin Wood, Julia Candlish and Stuart Cain, Nick Diprose succeeded Martin to run BIE, the UK’s market leader at the time.
2013
Nick founded Holdsway, offering clients a network of known and proven interim executives, experienced in helping clients manage all kinds of change and transition situations. The combination of candid, straightforward service, and industry-leading insight has seen the firm’s rapid rise to be one of the UK’s interim firms to watch.
2016
Holdsway ranked one of the UK’s fastest-rising interim management firms in the Institute of Interim Management (IIM) national survey.
2018
Holdsway ranked as the UK’s leading ‘Gold Service’ (UK top 30) interim management firm by the IIM.
2019
Holdsway ranked as a ‘Platinum’ (UK top 15) interim management firm by the IIM, confirming the company’s fast rise to the top-tier of the UK interim management industry.
2020
Holdsway ranked as one of the UK’s top ten interim management firms by the IIM.
2021
Holdsway ranked as one of the UK’s top five interim management firms by the IIM.
2022
Holdsway cements its position for the second-year running as one of the UK’s top five interim management firms by the IIM
2025
Holdsway consistently ranked as a leading interim firm across the UK
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Holdsway are founding sponsors of CREST, Surrey’s only business awards uniquely aimed at recognising and celebrating business sustainability. We believe the work of interim executives enables organisations to become more efficient, more innovative and more sustainable.
The CREST Awards have captured the spirit of our time. They aim to inspire and motivate innovation to protect the environment and promote more sustainable working and lifestyle habits.
Launched by the Woking News & Mail in association with the University of Surrey’s Centre for the Environment and Sustainability, an internationally acclaimed centre of excellence on sustainable development, they recognise, celebrate and encourage business sustainability.
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We connect companies to interims who accelerate change. We call them ‘expert game-changers’.
Available interim executives from our comprehensive network.
Contact Nick Diprose: Tel. 0203 053 4438, Email nick.diprose@holdsway.co.uk.
This is a selection of interim executives we can introduce to you.
Strategic Communications and Reputation Management expert. Held in-house leadership positions and in top communications agencies in permanent and interim roles.
CEO or Managing Director, an expert at turning around, growing and if necessary selling businesses globally. Strong leadership and functional expertise in strategy, finance, operations, sales, marketing and people management.
M&A Integration/Separation Director with ‘Big 4’ M&A experience. He has managed programmes of work in more than 40 M&A integration and separation/carve-out transactions.
Programme Director who specialises in leading complex change and transformation programmes. Delivers business-critical and complex, multi-work stream change programmes from inception to delivery including Cloud technology-enabled change.
A Transformation professional who designs and delivers change. A former ‘Big4’ consulting partner, with experience as a trusted advisor to CXO suites/Boards and delivering change on the front line. Expertise includes ERP, operating models and motivating disparate teams to deliver change.
Multi-lingual Human Resources Director with expertise in leading organizations through transformation, M&A, restructuring, integration and divestments. A specialist in employee relations, remuneration, talent acquisition & development, and employee engagement. Bilingual certified Coach.
Group Treasurer & Corporate Finance Consultant with extensive international experience and a track record of delivering successful funding outcomes with consistent quality and expert support.
General Counsel with extensive transactional experience, including international M&A and corporate finance, governance, compliance and risk expertise. Transforms and provides GC-level support to in-house teams.
CFO or Finance Director with experience in managing M&A, new launches, change and special projects. He leads all aspects of sourcing deals, negotiation, capital raising, integration and separation—a hands-on interim, strong on execution and building relationships and teams.
A Sales & Marketing Director who has developed and launched over 100 products across multiple markets. A marketeer, brand builder and innovation expert covering consumer and customer insights, idea generation, brand equity, creative brief writing, and brand architecture.
An industrial Operations Director or General Manager who delivers top and bottom-line growth through operational, strategic and commercial effectiveness. A proven performer and an inspirational people leader, capable of developing company and business unit strategy.
A Procurement & Supply Chain Director who leads transformation and program delivery mandates including the digital and technology change needed to modernise and drive exponential growth and cost advantage and used to managing the interface with third-party consulting firms.
A high-performing CIO who harnesses technology to deliver step-change business performance. A results-orientated team player with excellent communication and influencing skills and a track record of developing and delivering customer-first global technology.
Interims will also meet to help diagnose for a week or two before you commit to a longer assignment. Interims will also consider part-time, which can give you a shot of heavyweight experience whilst helping you manage your costs.
SECURE CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
Holdsway manages GDPR-compliant relationships with its interim and client communities through the innovative cloud platform Not Actively Looking (NAL).
Whilst connecting executives with leading firms such as Holdsway, NAL also helps senior executives manage their careers, offering exclusive content, webinars, peer-to-peer networking events and coaching.
Register as an interim: interims@holdsway.co.uk
