interim CMO

I fill in for marketing directors, work as a part-time marketing director, or find the expert you need.

I can also lead projects related to marketing recruitment or partner selection, if necessary.

  • Interim Management

    In the absence of a full-time Chief Marketing Officer, a contract or interim executive serves as a temporary replacement for a fixed term. The role can be part-time (fractional), e.g., 3 days per week, or full-time and serve as a temporary replacement for the Chief Marketing Officer. If I am not personally available, I can provide other interim marketing directors and marketing managers through my company.

    Pricing:

    interim CMO Pricing is based on a daily rate. Daily rates for interim/fractional work range from €1,100 to €1,600 per HTP (+ VAT), depending on the scope and duration of the project, as well as the experience and expertise of the person being provided.

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  • Finding and tendering for marketing partners

    Competing for and finding marketing partners is a time-consuming project, which can be outsourced to Ahto Advisory. We help you find the best advertising agencies, media agencies, freelancers and digital marketing partners.

    Pricing:

    Competitive tenders and partner projects are usually priced on a project-by-project basis, depending on the scope of the project. Please contact us for an exact price.

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  • Outsourcing the recruitment process

    Recruiting talent in-house is a time-consuming process that can be outsourced. In this case, Ahto Advisory can take care of the process, including the screening of applications and interviews, right up to the decision-making stage.

    Pricing:

    The price of outsourcing recruitment processes is determined by the scope of the project. Please contact us for an exact price.

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Interim CMO FAQs

 

  • Typically within 2–4 weeks of signing the agreement. In Finland, recruiting a permanent marketing director usually takes 4–6 months; with an interim solution, marketing leadership remains uninterrupted during that time.

  • The daily rate varies depending on the scope of the project, typically ranging from €1,300 to €1,500 per day. Most assignments are part-time—for example, 2–3 days a week—in which case the monthly cost is significantly lower than the total cost of a full-time manager. For longer assignments (3+ months), the price is negotiated on a project-by-project basis.

  • When the CMO leaves and there’s a leadership vacuum, when the marketing function needs to undergo a transformation, when a growth phase requires an experienced leader quickly, or when a corporate restructuring demands that marketing be brought up to speed quickly, an interim executive brings executive-level expertise immediately, without the need for a lengthy recruitment process.

  • Yes. An interim CMO functions just like a permanent CMO: they lead the team, are responsible for the budget, and sit on the executive team. The only difference is in the type of contract and the fixed-term nature of the position.

  • The goal is to leave behind a high-performing team, a clear strategy, and a set of metrics. If necessary, the engagement includes support for recruiting a permanent CMO and onboarding them, ensuring a seamless transition.