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A company that has grown significantly

Sixteen years ago, Delville Management was founded with a simple belief: when a company faces a critical moment in its history, it needs the right person, at the right time, capable of taking immediate action.

That belief hasn't changed since. However, our company has evolved significantly.

Over the years, Delville Management has achieved many milestones and profoundly transformed its model.  

• Our territorial presence has been strengthened with offices in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, Toulouse, and Strasbourg, as well as in Germany, Italy, Spain, and even Morocco.

• We have structured our expertise by practice areas and expanded our team, which now comprises over 80 employees.

• This evolution has been accompanied by strong growth in our activity, with over 1,700 missions completed since the firm's opening and an expanded community of over 20,000 qualified interim managers.

• Recently, we enhanced our interim management offering with the launch of Delville Experts, an entity dedicated to intermediate business expertise assignments.  

• Finally, in January 2026, we significantly strengthened our operations in Germany with thearrival of five Senior Partners in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Mannheim, and Saarbrücken, and a team of 10 people.

We have evolved, and so has our organization. It therefore seemed necessary to update our identity to more accurately reflect who we have become and what we aim to embody for our clients.

Behind the brand: people at the heart of our business

Beyond its visual expression, this new brand was conceived to reflect our way of working, by putting people at the center.  

Our business is, above all, about connections and commitment. Behind every assignment, there are leaders facing major decisions, teams undergoing significant transformation, and managers operating in demanding contexts.  

When a leader calls upon us, they primarily expect a trusted partner capable of quickly understanding their situation and providing a tailored solution within very short deadlines.

This expectation of responsiveness and excellence is at the core of our business. We therefore wanted to highlight what enables us to meet it daily: our ability to identify the ideal manager within 72 hours through the combination of three complementary areas of expertise.

• First, strong industry expertise: Our practice directors are specialists in their sector. Their experience as former executives or seasoned managers allows them to engage in peer-to-peer discussions with our clients, quickly understand their challenges, and identify the most relevant expertise to address their issues.

• Next, a strong local presence : Located close to businesses, both regionally and internationally, our teams understand the economic realities of their territory. This proximity fosters direct communication and the building of lasting relationships with both our clients and our managers, allowing us to quickly grasp the specificities of each context and support each mission with precision, responsiveness, and efficiency.

• Finally, dedicated functional expertise: Specialized by function, our sourcing teams identify the most suitable managers for each assignment, using a certified process. By working closely with practice directors and local teams, they combine their expertise to refine the selection and present our clients only with the most relevant profiles in light of their challenges.

It is the combination of these three dimensions that allows us to move quickly without sacrificing quality, to deeply understand our clients' challenges from the very first interactions, and to identify the most suitable person for each situation.

This step is essential, but it is only the beginning of our support: throughout the assignment, we also provide rigorous and structured follow-up to ensure its smooth progress and the achievement of the set objectives.

Growing ambition, an unwavering commitment to excellence

This new identity is not a break from the past. It reflects the evolution of Delville Management and our ambition for the years to come.

We did not want to start from a blank slate. Instead, we chose to retain certain constituent elements of our historical logo and extend their use across our entire brand universe. 

The shapes that make up our visual identity are not merely graphic. They convey several dimensions that have characterized Delville Management since its inception: the power of collaboration, our high-quality support, our ability to connect the right people at the right time, and our commitment to supporting businesses during the moments that matter most to them.

By reinterpreting these elements on a larger scale, we aimed to create continuity between our history and our new brand expression, while giving greater visibility to what constitutes the core of our model.

The brand is evolving. Our commitment, however, remains the same.

With that touch of boldness that we hope to continue cultivating in the years to come.

Delville Management launches "Delville Experts": a new offering to broaden access to transition management

Already recognised as a key player in premium transition management, Delville Management announces the launch of "Delville Experts", a new entity dedicated to operational assignments at the middle-management level. The aim: to respond to growing demand from companies for targeted assignments requiring functional expertise at adjusted rates. This strategic initiative opens up transition management to a broader client base seeking more operationally focused profiles to complement the premium assignments led by Delville Management.

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A market in transformation

Transition management is now a sought-after solution for supporting companies through critical phases. It involves deploying, for a defined period, managers who are immediately operational and capable of addressing urgent, strategic challenges: replacing a team member, leading a critical project, restructuring or driving change management. Historically reserved for assignments involving executive-level functions, transition management has undergone significant shifts in recent years — shifts that Delville Experts is designed to address.

Meeting a dual demand: clients and independent managers

Since its founding in 2010, Delville Management has focused on core transition management assignments involving, among other things, strong management oversight. But according to Patrick Abadie, founder and CEO, the market is evolving: "Today, we are detecting growing demand from companies that need not executives, but operational experts capable of stepping in quickly on specific topics. That is the market Delville Experts is here to serve."

This new offering also responds to a structural trend: the growing aspiration of middle managers for greater independence. "Many professionals today want to work on assignments, for clients, rather than for a boss within a traditional hierarchy. Delville Experts opens that door for them, with the same level of rigour and support that has built the group's reputation," says Amaury de Vorges, appointed to lead Delville Experts, bringing over 25 years of experience in recruitment, staffing and transition management firms to this project.

A high-potential segment

The transition management market for profiles billed at €800 per day represents nearly five times more assignments than the premium segment. With Delville Experts, the firm intends to capture a significant share of this market. "Within three years, our ambition is for Delville Experts to contribute 10 to 15% of our total revenue," says Patrick Abadie.

With Indigo Capital as a partner — a minority shareholder in the group since 2024 — Delville Management benefits from additional strategic support to structure and accelerate this new venture.

"This launch is above all driven by our ambition to broaden our offering and respond to new client needs, while remaining true to our values," says Patrick Abadie.

A shared identity, a dedicated organisation

While Delville Experts targets a new segment, the standards remain the same. "We want to offer our clients the same quality of service, the same responsiveness and the same level of support as for our premium assignments," assures director Amaury de Vorges.

Since its founding, Delville Management has supported more than 700 clients — mid-market companies and large groups — through critical transformations, both in France and internationally. With Delville Experts, the firm sets out a new ambition: to democratise access to transition management without any compromise on excellence.

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About Delville Management:

Delville Management, a pure-play reference firm in transition management, supports its clients through high-stakes strategic transformations by deploying senior executives on a temporary basis within their organisations.

Paris / Düsseldorf, January 2026 — Delville Management, a leading European transition management firm, announces a significant strengthening of its operations in Germany with the arrival of five senior partners: Markus Heimbrodt, Caspar von Gadow, Axel Steffen, Christian Lindner, and Guido Anterist.

Alongside Ulrich von Fürstenberg, already based in Düsseldorf, and an expanded local team including Alexandra Scheidt, Director, they now form a team of ten professionals serving clients in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Mannheim, and Saarbrücken.

This expansion marks a significant milestone in Delville's European development. The new partners collectively bring over 60 years of experience and have conducted more than 600 transition management assignments for industrial groups, Mittelstand companies, and service businesses.

Their arrival enables Delville Management to deploy its model across several strategic regions in Germany — a model built on strong local presence, deep sector expertise, high responsiveness, and rigorous selection processes.

Strengthening local market coverage

With this reinforced German team, Delville Management will be able to:

• ensure a direct local presence across five strategic regions, strengthening proximity to clients and economic ecosystems;
• increase its capacity for rapid intervention in critical management situations (transition, transformation, crisis stabilisation, operational improvement);
• offer German executives access to Delville's European network of transition managers, supported by common methodologies and a shared operational framework across all countries.

A proven model in France, now deployed in Germany

This development follows the regional operational model that Delville Management has had in place in France since 2019, built on locally embedded partners who work in close collaboration with business leaders, executive committees, and operational teams to provide effective support at decisive moments.

The strengthening of the German presence follows the same approach, with experienced local partners rooted in their regional economies and capable of responding quickly and effectively to the challenges facing executives.

A new chapter in Delville's European strategy

Delville has progressively built a multi-country platform, extending its presence in France, Italy, and Spain. In 2025, the group also launched Delville Experts, a dedicated entity focused on middle management, further expanding its capacity to meet a wider range of management needs.

The strengthening of operations in Germany is a logical step, given the size, complexity, and dynamism of the German industrial fabric, as well as the growing demand for high-value transition management solutions.

Statements from leadership

Patrick Abadie, Founder and Chairman, Delville Group

"Germany sits at the heart of our European roadmap. Reinforcing our presence with recognised local partners is part of a long-term strategy: building a European organisation founded on proximity, operational excellence, and trust.

Our development has always been progressive yet ambitious — from opening our first regional offices in France in 2019, to expanding into Southern Europe, to launching Delville Experts in 2025. The arrival of this German team opens a new chapter in that journey. It also reflects the momentum and strength of our Group, which continues to grow while remaining true to its values and operational principles. And this is just the beginning."

Eric Audoin, Partner – Head of International and Paris Office

"Our approach has always been the same: invest first in people. We rely on experienced partners with strong operational backgrounds and deep ties to their local business communities. Transition management is, above all, a relationship-driven profession where credibility is built on local expertise. The partners joining us have an in-depth understanding of German market realities — from complex industrial environments to the specific expectations of Mittelstand family businesses. Their experience, combined with Delville's structured processes, allows us to support German organisations even more effectively."Markus Heimbrodt and Caspar von Gadow, Managing Directors of Delville Management Germany

"Joining Delville Management allows us to combine our knowledge of the German market with a European organisation recognised for its rigour, client proximity, and strong human values. We share the same vision of transition management: speed of intervention, clarity of decision-making, and tangible impact. Together, we want to build a strong and lasting presence in the regions we serve."

When a company in Metz is going through a pivotal period — the sudden replacement of a senior leader, a strategic transformation, or a critical project to steer — turning to transition management in Metz provides a fast, reliable, and effective response.

At Delville Management, it is the teams from our Grand Est office, based in Strasbourg, who directly support companies based in Metz and throughout the Lorraine basin. Thanks to a pool of experienced transition managers present in the region, we are able to deploy a transition manager in Metz within just a few days, with a high level of standards and hands-on assignment monitoring.

➤ Do you have a need? Contact our Grand Est office

Why choose Delville Management
for a transition management assignment in Metz?

A firm recognised for its responsiveness and expertise

Thanks to our regional pool of transition managers embedded throughout the Grand Est, we mobilise an experienced transition manager profile in Metz within 72 hours — perfectly suited to the challenges of company leaders in Metz.

The transition managers we deploy on assignments are all experienced senior executives, capable of taking ownership of a department or project from day one.

A strong territorial footprint

Our presence in the Grand Est, through our Strasbourg office, guarantees close-proximity support built on solid professional expertise and proven experience in critical situations. This understanding of the Metz business environment — its industrial and services fabric and the strategic functions of SMEs, mid-sized companies, and large groups — along with regular assignment follow-up, are essential levers for securing sensitive projects and ensuring the success of engagements carried out with companies in Metz.

Comprehensive support

Our support is built on a proven operating model. We offer tailored solutions for businesses, along with rigorous assignment monitoring carried out by:

• an Assignment Director based in the Grand Est, involved in assessing the need, selecting the manager, and overseeing progress,
• an internal sector specialist, who ensures professional relevance and operational impact from the very first days.

Your questions about transition management in Metz, answered

In what situations should you call on a transition manager in Metz?

Leadership transition management When a key position becomes vacant (CEO, CFO, HR Director, Industrial Director…), the transition manager steps in as an interim leader. They immediately take operational charge, address urgent matters, and maintain performance. Business transformation or reorganisation During phases of growth, restructuring, or digitalisation — particularly when managing change or overseeing a strategic project — we provide an experienced executive capable of driving the transformation and supporting teams throughout. Crisis management & recovery / turnaround In response to declining performance, a critical HR situation, or a major industrial challenge, the transition manager brings composure, methodology, and rapid solutions. Strategic project oversight Mergers, carve-outs, ERP implementations, industrial site launches, supply chain optimisation… Our managers provide robust, results-oriented operational leadership, bringing recognised project management expertise across all Grand Est transition management engagements.

Why does transition management in Metz appeal to businesses?

As the capital of the Moselle department and a strategic hub in the Grand Est, Metz benefits from an economic environment in which industry, logistics, energy, digital technology, services, and public sector activities coexist. The cross-border dynamic with Luxembourg and Germany heightens the demands on local businesses in terms of agility, competitiveness, and organisational structuring. Business leaders in Metz face several recurring challenges:

• structuring rapid growth,
• managing a digital transformation,
• dealing with an unexpected departure in a key role,
• improving operational performance,
• delivering strategic projects within tight timeframes.

In this context, calling on a transition management firm in Metz makes it possible to rapidly integrate a senior operational resource capable of bringing a fresh perspective and concrete solutions.

What functions does Delville Management cover in its transition management assignments in Metz?

We operate across all strategic business functions. Our transition managers in Metz can take on the following roles, among others:

• CEO | General Management
• HR Director | Human Resources
• Finance Director / CFO | Finance
• General Counsel | Legal
• Industrial Director | Industrial
• COO | Operations
• Procurement Director | Procurement
• Supply Chain Director | Supply Chain
• Logistics Director | Logistics
• Quality Director | Quality
• Sales Director | Sales
• Marketing Director
• IT and Digital Director
• Projects/Programmes Director | Projects

Which sectors does our firm serve?

Our transition management firm works with companies of all sizes (SMEs, mid-sized companies, group subsidiaries) across a wide range of sectors:

• Retail and distribution transition management
• Finance and consulting transition management
• Healthcare transition management
• Legal transition management
• Supply chain and logistics transition management
• Energy and resources transition management
• Construction transition management
• IT transition management
• Food and agribusiness transition management
• Public sector and NGO transition management

Delville Management, your transition management partner in Metz

Companies in Metz operate in a demanding environment where responsiveness, expertise, and agility are essential.

Through our Grand Est office based in Strasbourg, Delville Management offers tailored transition management solutions capable of securing your projects and supporting your transformations.

➤ Do you have an urgent need or would like to discuss a future project?

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Paul Jaubert is joining Delville Management's South-West office, led by Arnaud Mézière. Now based in Bordeaux, he will strengthen the firm's capacity to operate across the entire territory covered by the office in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie.

Meeting the challenges of a region in motion

Since the South-West office was established in Toulouse in 2023, Delville Management has already supported more than thirty clients — large groups, mid-sized companies, SMEs, and start-ups — on transformation projects, project management, turnaround & recovery, and leadership transition management assignments.

In a VUCA environment where benchmarks are shifting, priorities are changing, and complexity is intensifying, the demand for transition management is multiplying. "The food and agribusiness sector is under pressure, aerospace and defence are growing strongly, and other sectors such as healthcare, energy, tech, and services are gaining momentum. To better support the region's players in this dynamic, we are reinforcing our regional task force. Paul joins the existing team to respond even more effectively to our clients' expectations," explains Arnaud Mézière.

A complementary team

With Arnaud, Mélanie Chervet, Alanah Rookes, and now Paul in Bordeaux, the South-West team is growing while remaining agile. A complementarity of profiles, networks, and expertise that allows the firm to respond precisely to the needs of regional companies.

A homecoming, at the heart of the region

Originally from the Bordeaux area, Paul knows the local landscape well: the businesses, their decision-makers, their expectations. "My move to Bordeaux is a homecoming, but also a genuine field project. What I enjoy is meeting industry players, understanding their production environment, their internal pressures, their team dynamics," he explains.

His local, family, and cultural roots give him a deep understanding of the codes and economic dynamics of the South-West.

This is precisely the type of background that Delville Management values as part of its proximity strategy. To best support local companies, the firm relies on profiles that are deeply rooted in their region — like Paul — capable of building lasting relationships of trust and immediately understanding the realities and cultural specificities of the local market.

Expertise at the service of local industry players

Beyond his regional roots, Paul Jaubert brings solid experience built over a varied career. An engineer by training, he began his career in recycling and decontamination, then moved into international non-ferrous metals trading. He subsequently moved into recruitment before joining Delville Management's Lille office in 2022.

Today, he puts his experience to work for South-West businesses, supporting them on projects with major strategic stakes. "I am very excited about contributing to the development of the South-West office. It is a great collective adventure, in service of a region I know well and care deeply about," he emphasises.

Are you a company based in
Bordeaux, Toulouse, or the broader South-West?

Call on the expertise of Delville Management, a premium transition management firm, to address your transformation, reorganisation, or growth challenges.

Our South-West office rapidly mobilises the best talent for your transition management needs in Bordeaux, transition management in Toulouse, and across the entire region.

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Delville Management, a premium transition management firm, is continuing its international development with the opening of a new office in Madrid. This strategic move aims to support Spanish, Franco-Spanish and international companies in addressing their transformation challenges. The office is led by Eric Selva, an experienced executive with deep roots in the Spanish business community and extensive knowledge of transition management. He is joined in this venture by Eric Audoin, the firm's Head of International Development.Contact our Spain office

A market in the making, with real momentum already

Long overlooked, transition management in Spain is gaining ground. The market is growing at 12–15% per year, driven by rising demand linked to restructuring, transformation and external growth operations.

"In just a few months, we have been approached for needs in finance transition management, HR, transformation and IT," notes Eric Selva. "These requests come from organisations looking for effective solutions that can quickly deliver tangible impact."

The challenge, however, remains one of education: making the case for the value of a transition manager. "A leadership gap isn't immediately visible… but you pay the price six months later. Our role is to act quickly and in a structured way to prevent that from happening."

Delville Management's expertise: proximity, responsiveness, excellence

As in each of its offices, Delville Management applies a proven engagement model in Madrid: every assignment is handled by a dedicated pair — a mission director with sector expertise and a local representative embedded in the territory. In Madrid, that local representative is Eric Selva, with his in-depth knowledge of the Spanish business landscape.

This approach ensures a dual fit — professional and cultural — while enabling swift action through a strong local presence and an already operational network on the ground.

"We deploy in under 72 hours, with immediately operational profiles," says Patrick Abadie, Founder and Chairman. "What we bring to Spain is a rare combination: a structured approach to transition management and a thorough understanding of local dynamics."

A new milestone in international development

With Madrid, Delville Management strengthens its European footprint. The firm is now present in ten cities: Paris, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, Toulouse, Strasbourg, London, Düsseldorf, Milan and Madrid. A network designed to ensure proximity, quality and responsiveness across all assignments.

But Spain is more than a dynamic market of 48 million people. It is also a natural gateway to Latin America. Several Spanish clients are already engaging Delville Management for assignments extending to Chile, Peru and Argentina. The Madrid office is conceived as a future Euro-Latin hub, attuned to cultural nuances and regional specificities.

For Eric Selva, opening the Madrid office is a strategic choice for Delville Management — but it is also, in his own words, "a homecoming." The grandson of Spanish immigrants, he lived in Spain for more than 20 years and built most of his career there: heading restaurant groups, presiding over a top-division handball club, holding a socios membership at Real Madrid, and serving as Vice President of the French Chamber of Commerce in Madrid for 17 years.

But his ties run deeper than his network: since 2016, Eric has been working as a consultant and transition manager on both sides of the Pyrenees. He has an intimate understanding of clients' needs as well as those of the managers themselves. "I have led, restructured, guided… and I have been a transition manager myself. I know exactly what the people I support are going through."

For those who cross his path, Eric Selva embodies an essential dimension of transition management: the human connection. He speaks readily of the human side of his work — the satisfaction he finds in supporting others, passing on knowledge, opening doors. A commitment that resonates with Delville Management's core belief: putting people at the heart of performance.

About Delville Management

Founded in 2010, Delville Management is a firm specialising in premium transition management. It supports companies through high-stakes strategic transformations — leadership transition management, restructuring, change management, project management, and more.
Delville Management has offices in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, Toulouse, Strasbourg, London, Munich, Milan and Madrid. It draws on a network of 22,000 qualified managers. More than 1,500 assignments have been completed since its founding.

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Delville Management is a leading premium transition management firm in Clermont-Ferrand, recognised for its ability to rapidly deploy experienced transition managers who are immediately operational and aligned with the specific challenges of the Puy-de-Dôme area.

Drawing on a rigorous pool of senior executives and specialists, our transition management office in Lyon delivers tailored solutions for companies facing difficult situations: management emergencies, major transformations, the need for interim leadership, or the search for a key executive.

Its presence in the AURA region and its understanding of the Clermont-Ferrand business community make it a partner of choice for industrial and service organisations based in the area.

➤ Do you have an urgent need for transition management in Clermont-Ferrand? Contact our Lyon office.

Our transition management firm's expertise in Clermont-Ferrand

A firm recognised for its responsiveness, network, selection quality and local presence

1. Experts ready to act without delay

Our managers are selected for expertise that exceeds the demands of the assignment. The result: an immediate start, rapid integration and measurable impact from the first weeks.

2. Fast and highly targeted selection

From the moment you express your need, we mobilise our network and identify the most suitable managers in under 72 hours. Every profile is chosen for their command of the relevant challenges.

3. Dual expertise for a perfectly calibrated choice

The selection of a manager also takes into account their ability to integrate quickly into your teams. This cultural fit is assessed by a representative from our regional offices in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Nantes, Toulouse, Strasbourg, or internationally in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain.

4. Ongoing support to secure your results

Our involvement continues throughout transition assignments in Clermont-Ferrand. We conduct regular oversight to track progress, ensure deliverable quality and adjust resources as needed.

Transition management in Clermont-Ferrand: a human-centred, tailored approach adapted to the territory's specificities

Our transition management firm's approach is built on a rigorous, collaborative and human partnership. The firm ensures the right manager is brought in — one who can quickly grasp your challenges, reassure your teams and deliver measurable results. This human dimension is essential in a region where organisational transformation must be carried out while preserving the proximity and culture of the territory.

Why is Delville Management a strategic choice for companies in Puy-de-Dôme?

Thanks to its Lyon transition management office covering the entire Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and its proven know-how, Delville Management is exceptionally well positioned to support local businesses — industrial SMEs, production sites, growth-stage companies and organisations in transformation — with transition management assignments in Clermont-Ferrand. Its local presence enables a nuanced understanding of the specific challenges facing an economy that is dynamic, innovative and fast-moving.

Why do local companies turn to transition management in Clermont-Ferrand?

Responding quickly to crises and management emergencies

In a context where crises can destabilise organisations — management breakdown, declining performance, labour tensions — transition management in Clermont-Ferrand provides an immediate solution, led by experts who can act quickly and stabilise teams.

Replacing a key executive and ensuring leadership continuity

The sudden departure of a key executive is never without consequence. A transition manager steps in, ensures operational continuity and lays the groundwork for a permanent hire. This interim replacement secures governance and reassures teams.

Managing major projects: transformation, supply chain, industrialisation

Companies in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes face significant challenges: industrial scale-up, supply chain optimisation, digitalisation, performance improvement. A strategic assignment led by a transition manager in Clermont-Ferrand helps structure, accelerate and deliver these critical projects.

The role of the transition manager in Puy-de-Dôme organisations

Accelerating transformation: digital, organisational, industrial performance

Faced with rapidly evolving markets, companies in Puy-de-Dôme must transform. Transition managers support these key phases: internal reorganisation, digital transformation, process optimisation, establishing a new function, launching a site or a new business activity.

Bringing immediately deployable operational expertise

The role of a transition manager rests on deep expertise and a strong capacity for adaptation. They bring immediately operational know-how, built through experience in demanding environments: industry, services, logistics, technology and food processing.

Transition management assignments in Clermont-Ferrand: a lever for efficiency and agility

Transition management in Clermont-Ferrand has become a strategic lever for enhancing performance, absorbing a crisis or breaking through a growth ceiling. It is an agile approach that addresses concrete needs without a long-term commitment.

How does an assignment with Delville Management work?

Needs analysis and targeted selection of the transition manager

It all begins with a detailed analysis of your challenges: context, objectives and company culture. Delville Management then identifies the most suitable manager for your assignment, based on criteria including skills, leadership, sector experience and cultural fit.

Rapid deployment, ongoing support and rigorous oversight

The manager steps into the role within days. They lead the assignment with a clear focus on results, while Delville Management provides continuous oversight: adjustments, progress reviews, alignment with leadership and shareholders.

Measurable results and lasting knowledge transfer

At the end of the assignment, Delville Management ensures a thorough handover: tools, processes, methods and roadmap. The company benefits from a durable, operational transformation.

Understanding the economic dynamism of Clermont-Ferrand and Puy-de-Dôme

An industrial and innovative territory at the heart of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

The Auvergnat industrial sector is one of the region's pillars: tyres, food processing, mechanical engineering, biotechnology and digital technology. Clermont-Ferrand stands out for its economic dynamism, capacity for innovation and growing attractiveness — all of which generate significant demand for transition management.

Current challenges for companies turning to transition management in Clermont-Ferrand

Between industrial scale-up, talent acquisition, competitive pressure and adaptation to new business models, companies in the area must transform quickly. In this context, a transition management assignment provides an effective solution for navigating this inflection point.

Conclusion

Transition management in Clermont-Ferrand through Delville Management is the ideal solution to successfully and efficiently meet your transformation needs.

➤ Contact Delville Management for a tailored support programme.

Companies in Rennes face rapid transformations, demands for strategic leadership and sometimes management crises that are difficult to absorb internally. In this context, transition management in Rennes is an agile, effective and immediately operational solution.

Through our Nantes office, Delville Management deploys transition managers in Rennes who can be on the ground within days to address your most critical challenges.

➤ Do you have an urgent need for transition management in Rennes? Contact our Nantes office.

Delville Management's expertise in your transition assignment in Rennes

Our firm's commitments

1. Immediately operational managers

We deploy transition managers with over twenty years of experience, accustomed to transformation, restructuring and crisis environments. Their onboarding is instant: they set priorities, stabilise teams and deliver visible results from the very first weeks.

2. Fast and highly targeted selection

Within 72 hours, we present you with a shortlist of profiles perfectly aligned with your challenges. Each manager is selected on the basis of their skills, sector experience and cultural fit with your Rennes-based organisation.

3. A strong local network and on-the-ground knowledge

Your transition management assignment in Rennes is supervised by a Mission Director from our Nantes office, backed by an extensive network of managers based in Brittany. This proximity ensures an excellent understanding of the territory, local business practices and the specific economic dynamics of Rennes and its metropolitan area.

4. Continuous and measurable support

We do not stop at identifying the right manager: we provide regular oversight throughout the assignment. Objectives, indicators, reporting — every stage is structured to guarantee the impact and success of your project.

Our specific approach: mobilisation through Nantes, local network, proven expertise

Thanks to our regional presence, we guarantee the swift deployment of a transition manager in Rennes, capable of working on-site and rolling out an action plan tailored to the Breton business environment.

As a premium player in transition management, Delville Management has built its model on proximity and sector expertise.

Companies in Rennes benefit from:

• managers based in Brittany and Pays de la Loire, able to mobilise quickly,
• a solid local network,
• support from a Mission Director who knows the territory, its key sectors, its dynamism and its human challenges.

How does an assignment with Delville Management work?

• Rapid diagnostic: needs analysis, understanding of context, challenges and current situation.
• Selection & mobilisation: manager profiles presented within 72 hours, on-site within 5 days.
• Oversight & monitoring: roadmap, performance indicators, adjustments.
• Handover & continuity: skills transfer and transition at the close of the assignment.

Why engage a transition manager in Rennes now?

Your need covered by Delville Management through the Nantes office

Companies in Rennes benefit from direct coverage through our Nantes office, which can deploy a transition manager in Rennes within days. Contact the office. This proximity ensures:

• • a rapid response,
  • an in-depth knowledge of the Breton business community,
  • a tailored follow-up provided by a local Mission Director.

The benefits of transition management

• Immediate responsiveness: rapid deployment of a manager capable of stabilising the situation, stepping into a leadership role or driving an urgent project.
• Specialist expertise: a highly qualified profile with strategic perspective and technical mastery to move quickly.
• An objective, external perspective: an outside view that identifies the real decision-making levers, free from internal history, management tensions or entrenched habits.
• Time-limited assignment: a focused intervention with defined objectives and concrete results expected within a set timeframe.

Why is transition management particularly relevant in Rennes?

A fast-growing economic territory Rennes attracts innovative companies: digital, cybersecurity, food processing, logistics, construction… This momentum creates regular demand for management reinforcement in Rennes. Companies facing complex challenges Industrial scale-ups, difficult recruitment, digital transformation, rapid growth — all contexts in which a transition manager in Rennes brings immediately deployable expertise. A growing need for structural interventions in Brittany More and more companies are seeking transition management in Brittany to lead sensitive transformations or secure a key function. Our managers support, in particular:

• targeted interventions to take over a critical leadership role through an interim manager in Rennes and meet interim management needs in the city;
• change management or business transformation projects in Brittany requiring high-level expertise;
• transformation management in Rennes during acceleration or restructuring phases;
• project management in transition in Brittany and Rennes, particularly in industry and services;
• needs mobilising a transition management expert in Brittany already embedded in the territory.

These needs illustrate how relying on a transition manager in Brittany is increasingly becoming a strategic lever for securing the growth and transformation trajectories of Rennes-based companies.

Functions covered by Delville Management

• CEO (General Manager)
• HR Director (DRH, HR)
• Finance Director / CFO
• General Counsel
• Industrial Director
• COO
• Purchasing Director
• Supply Chain Director
• Logistics Director
• Quality Director
• Sales Director
• Marketing Director
• CTO / IT Director
• Projects/Programme Director

Sectors served in Rennes and Brittany

Delville Management operates across a wide range of sectors in the Brittany region, including:

• Aerospace transition management
• Food industry transition management
• Banking and insurance transition management
• Construction transition management
• Energy and resources transition management
• Finance and consulting transition management
• Luxury transition management
• Social and healthcare transition management
• Retail and distribution transition management
• Healthcare transition management
• Public sector and NGO transition management
• Supply chain transition management
• Technology and media transition management
• Transport and logistics transition management

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Why choose Delville Management for a need in Rennes?

Because our transition management firm combines responsiveness, functional expertise and local human support to secure your most strategic challenges.

A premium transition management firm

Delville Management is a transition management firm recognised for its ability to act quickly, mobilise the best managers and ensure rigorous assignment oversight.

Conclusion

Transition management in Rennes is an ideal solution for reinforcing your teams, accelerating your projects or navigating a complex period. Through our Nantes office, we rapidly deploy a manager tailored to your needs.

➤ Contact Delville Management for a tailored support programme.

Are you looking for a transition manager in Marseille to lead a strategic project, manage a crisis or provide an interim leadership solution?

Our transition management firm provides immediately operational executives with strong sector expertise, available at short notice throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region and beyond.

Contact us to receive, within 72 hours, the profile best suited to your needs.

Your transition management need in Marseille or the PACA region

Whether it involves crisis management, a temporary executive replacement, a merger-acquisition requiring change management, or a business transformation, our transition managers in Marseille offer an immediate and pragmatic response.

Their mission: to stabilise, transform or revitalise your organisation within controlled timescales, through rapid management solutions and tailored support.

Delville Management works with SMEs, mid-market companies and subsidiaries of international groups based in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon and Nice. Our regional transition management office in Lyon has a strong network of experienced transition managers who can mobilise quickly for Marseille and the wider PACA region, presenting profiles aligned with your company culture and specific challenges.

Why choose Delville Management for your assignments in Marseille?

Choosing Delville Management means choosing a premium, local partner, recognised for the quality of its support and its operational rigour.

• Guaranteed responsiveness: first contact within 24 hours, a targeted profile within 72 hours, assignment start within 5 days.
• Local and national talent pool: our transition managers are based throughout France, including the South-East region.
• Tailored approach: each transition assignment is built around a clear action plan developed by the transition manager, supported by a local pairing — a functional expert and a mission director — to ensure smooth execution.
• Human support and local expertise: we value knowledge transfer and internal cohesion as the hallmarks of lasting transformation.

Our assignments cover operational and interim management needs at senior executive level: CEO, CFO, HR Director, COO, CTO, Supply Chain Director, and more.

Answers to your questions about transition management in Marseille

How does a transition management assignment in Marseille work?

Each transition assignment in Marseille is handled by our Lyon transition management office, located at the heart of the PACA region, and follows a proven methodology combining attentiveness, responsiveness and results:

• Diagnostic: understanding the company's challenges and context.
• Tailored selection: presenting an experienced transition manager aligned with your objectives and culture.
• Assignment management:
  • implementation of the action plan by the transition manager,
  • monitoring of key indicators,
  • regular reporting with progress reviews organised between the client, the manager and Delville Management.
• Skills transfer: at the close of the assignment, the manager consolidates gains and prepares for continuity.

On average, an assignment lasts 6 to 12 months, with visible results from the first weeks. Our managers work with both companies undergoing transformation and organisations seeking to reinforce their teams during a critical period.

Which sectors do we serve?

• Retail and distribution transition management
• Finance and consulting transition management
• Healthcare transition management
• Legal transition management
• Supply chain and logistics transition management
• Energy and resources transition management
• Construction transition management
• IT transition management
• Food industry transition management
• Public sector and NGO transition management

What profiles do transition managers have?

• CEO (General Manager)
• HR Director
• Finance Director / CFO
• General Counsel
• Industrial Director
• COO
• Purchasing Director
• Supply Chain Director
• Logistics Director
• Quality Director
• Sales Director
• Marketing Director
• CTO / IT Director
• Projects/Programme Director

Why does transition management appeal to companies in Marseille?

Marseille, France's second-largest metropolis, is a strategic economic hub in the South. Its port, one of Europe's largest, makes it a major logistics hub. The city is also attracting investment in energy, healthcare, digital technology and services. This vitality is accompanied by a growing need for management agility: managing complex projects, digitalisation, structuring subsidiaries, external growth… Transition management in Marseille offers a concrete solution for navigating these pivotal periods with confidence, through skilled change management and executives capable of making strategic decisions quickly.

What are the most common assignment contexts in Marseille and the PACA region?

• Crisis management or restructuring: rapid deployment of an experienced executive to stabilise the situation.
• Leadership transition management: temporary takeover following an unexpected departure or extended leave.
• Transition management — HR Director / CFO / CTO: targeted support for key support and strategic functions.
• Business transformation and transformation support in Marseille: managing complex projects and structural change.
• Interim executive recruitment: securing operational continuity with a highly qualified manager.
• Merger and acquisition: managing the integration phase and coordinating teams in a sensitive context.

These examples illustrate the diversity of transition assignments we carry out with companies undergoing transformation in Marseille and across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Contact Delville Management for tailored support in Marseille!

Are you a business leader in Marseille, the PACA region or further afield, facing a management, strategic or organisational challenge?

Our local experts support you with responsiveness, confidentiality and efficiency, drawing on proven sector expertise and immediately operational executives.

Contact Delville Management today for transition management support in Marseille, designed around your company's needs, with a premium firm recognised for its local and international expertise.

Why choose Delville Management to find your Transition Director?

1) Our rapid intervention methodology

At Delville Management, a recognised pure-play transition management firm, we deploy a proven methodology: initial strategic audit, objective-setting, targeted candidate selection, and rigorous monitoring throughout the assignment. This approach ensures effective interventions with measurable outcomes.

Our team supports you at every stage, to make every assignment a managerial and operational success.

2) A pool of qualified senior leaders

Our network consists of experienced transition managers capable of taking charge of a leadership role in under 72 hours. They can take on several roles within the organisation depending on your needs: Interim CEO, Interim CFO, Interim HR Director, Interim Sales Director… See the full list of our areas of expertise.

Every profile is selected for their sector expertise and ability to drive organisational change.

3) A tailored selection in under 72 hours

In cases of urgent need, our transition management firm is able to put forward an operational Transition Director in under three days. Our selection process is based on precise matching between your expectations, your challenges, and the competencies of the shortlisted executives.

4) Support throughout the entire assignment

Our involvement goes beyond making introductions. At Delville Management, we provide end-to-end support: defining the assignment scope, tracking performance indicators, progress reviews, and handover preparation.

Our role is to ensure a seamless, effective, and lasting outcome.

What is a Transition Director?

Defining the Transition Director role

The Transition Director (or transition manager) is an experienced senior executive, deployed on a temporary basis to lead a project, drive a transformation, resolve a crisis, or ensure management continuity within an organisation. This professional acts with speed to deliver concrete solutions to urgent and complex challenges, drawing on operational expertise and strong decision-making capability. The assignment is always time-limited but highly strategic: clear and measurable objectives must be met, value must be created in a context of change, and the necessary actions must be implemented quickly. The role is to help the organisation navigate a critical juncture while maintaining management continuity without disruption. The profession is experiencing significant growth in the market, particularly in rapidly evolving environments. This function has become a strategic lever for many companies seeking agility, performance, and security in their transformation or turnaround projects.

What is the difference between a transition manager and an interim director?

The transition manager — of which the Transition Director is a prime example — can operate in a variety of contexts: transformation, project management, crisis management, and also leadership transition management. What sets them apart from an interim director is primarily their external status. They are not integrated into the permanent organisational structure, which allows them to operate with full neutrality, free from internal political pressures. This external positioning gives them considerable freedom of action and the ability to rapidly drive deep-rooted change, even when it is unpopular. Whereas the interim director operates within a logic of continuity, the transition manager is mandated to deliver a measurable impact over a limited period, with a clear obligation to produce results.

What makes an effective Transition Director?

Leadership and rapid decision-making

The Transition Director is a seasoned decision-maker, capable of quickly rallying teams around a shared objective even in an unstable environment. They project natural authority while maintaining constructive dialogue with all stakeholders. Their strength lies in their ability to make swift decisions, while remaining attuned to the operational and human realities of the business.

Adaptability and neutrality

Every assignment takes place in a different environment. That is why an effective transition manager knows how to adapt to the cultural, managerial, and sector-specific characteristics of each company. They maintain a neutral stance, free from internal political agendas, enabling them to take unbiased decisions and defuse conflicts.

Strategic vision and operational execution

The Transition Director combines strategic vision with operational effectiveness. They understand the business challenges, translate them into clear objectives, and implement them methodically. Their role is to turn a vision into tangible results while maintaining rigorous oversight. This dual competence — leadership and execution — makes them a key driver of change.

Cross-sector experience

The diversity of assignments undertaken gives the Transition Director a broad perspective on business challenges. They draw on extensive experience gained across a range of sectors: manufacturing, retail, healthcare, finance, supply chain, and more. This cross-sector versatility fuels their agility, creativity, and ability to propose solutions tailored to each client's needs.

Everything you need to know about the Transition Director

What is the average duration of a Transition Director assignment?

On average, a transition management assignment lasts between 6 and 12 months. Duration may vary depending on the complexity of the project or the objectives to be achieved.

How much does a Transition Director cost?

The daily rate for a Transition Director generally ranges from €1,200 to €2,000 (excl. VAT), depending on the expertise required, the seniority level of the role, the sector, and the length of the assignment.

Can a Transition Director be hired permanently?

Yes, some assignments do lead to a permanent hire. However, the logic of transition management is primarily one of a time-limited engagement, with results expected over a defined period.

What is the difference between a Transition Director and a consultant?

A consultant provides an external perspective and formulates strategic recommendations. The Transition Director, on the other hand, combines this fresh perspective with an immediate capacity to act. They analyse the situation, identify levers for improvement, and implement the necessary decisions themselves. In addition to advising, they take operational leadership of a department or project, manage teams, and ensure that results are delivered on the ground. Their direct involvement and external status allow them to act with neutrality and effectiveness.

How does an assignment with Delville Management work?

Our process begins with a listening and needs-assessment phase. We then select one or more qualified executive profiles, which we present to you within 72 hours. Once a profile is validated, they join your teams within 5 business days. Regular monitoring is maintained throughout the assignment to measure results, adjust actions where needed, and ensure a structured end-of-assignment handover.

Which sectors do you work in?

We operate across a wide range of sectors: legal, finance and consulting, healthcare… Learn more!

Contact us to find your Transition Director

Would you like to entrust a strategic assignment, a business transformation project, or a crisis situation to an expert? Call on Delville Management to find the transition manager best suited to your challenges.

Our teams are available to help you define your needs and propose a tailored solution as quickly as possible.

With the opening of a transition management office in Milan led by Alessandro Reitelli, Delville Management continues its international expansion. This new office aims to provide local, hands-on support to companies operating in, or looking to establish a presence in, Italy.

Why open an office in Milan?

Milan is a strategic hub for the Italian and European economy. As Italy's financial capital, it is home to numerous international and local companies, and stands out for its dynamism in sectors such as fashion, manufacturing, finance, and luxury goods.

Delville Management has already supported several companies in Milan through their strategic transitions, and the opening of this office marks a step forward in strengthening our on-the-ground service, with a dedicated local team.

This office reflects our commitment to providing current and future clients with transition management solutions tailored to the specificities of the Italian market.

Alessandro Reitelli: an expert at the helm

Alessandro Reitelli, Director of the Milan office, brings over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles across various sectors internationally. A former CEO for France and Southern Europe at ME Group, he also held a Senior Advisor position at Qualium Investissement for the Italian market. His career has taken him to leadership roles in renewable energy, technology, and services. He has deep expertise in business development, managing complex transitions, and international leadership, having led teams in France, Italy, Denmark, and North Africa.

His experience, combined with an in-depth knowledge of the Italian market, makes him a key asset for Delville Management.

An international model, grounded locally

At Delville Management, transition management firm, we combine specialised sector expertise with a deep understanding of local markets to offer solutions that are tailored and adapted to the regional specificities of our clients.

"Our ambition is to ensure a perfect combination of sector expertise, local market knowledge, and geographical proximity," explains Patrick Abadie. In Milan, this approach is put into practice concretely: every assignment is overseen by Alessandro Reitelli, an expert in the Italian market, alongside a sector practice director specialised in the client company's field of activity.

This partnership model allows us to support companies with a 360-degree view: on one side, sharp expertise in sector-specific challenges, and on the other, a thorough command of local expectations and practices.

Building synergies across our teams

The opening of this office strengthens our network and the synergies between our various teams across Europe.

By fostering exchanges and collaboration, we enhance our ability to rapidly mobilise the skills needed for each assignment, while maintaining consistent quality in the support we provide to clients around the world.

This dynamic is essential for accompanying companies through their strategic projects, whether they involve restructurings, mergers, or organisational transformations.

A closing word: an opening full of promise

"This establishment in Milan marks a new phase in our international development. It enables us to support our clients — both local and European — with the expertise and rigour that define our success. By working closely with our other offices, we are building a unique network of capabilities, ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow." – Patrick Abadie.

The REF 2024 (Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France 2024), organised by MEDEF, once again proved to be a landmark event for business leaders and economic stakeholders.

Against a backdrop of major global debates, this sixth edition centred on an ambitious theme: Power. A broad subject explored from every angle — from technological innovation and environmental challenges to democratic checks and balances.

Political power: a growing influence

The decision to focus this edition on political power was no coincidence. With an unprecedented number of elections held around the world this year, the ability to act has become a strategic challenge for businesses.

Discussions highlighted how political upheaval directly shapes economic decision-making. Whether in established democracies or illiberal regimes, these shifts are redefining market dynamics and the role of economic actors.

Innovation and technology: the power to transform

The impact of science and technology on society was another major focus of the event. The session entitled "When Science Changes the World" underscored technological advances as drivers of transformation, while raising essential questions about the ethical challenges they bring.

Several prominent figures were in attendance, including Yasmine Belkaid, Director General of the Institut Pasteur, and Sébastien Missoffe, Managing Director of Google France. Their contributions sparked rich and inspiring exchanges on the technological future.

The European economy: navigating transition and competitiveness

The European economy finds itself at a crossroads. Between financing the shift to a green economy and maintaining global competitiveness, the discussions tackled complex questions.

How can this transition be funded while sustaining high levels of innovation? Conversations highlighted the complexity of these challenges amid geopolitical tensions and digital transformation.

Checks and balances and disinformation: a new battleground

The role of checks and balances and the rise of fake news also featured prominently in the debates. In a society where information spreads faster than ever — sometimes at the expense of truth — rethinking regulatory mechanisms has become essential. Speakers explored ways to combat disinformation, particularly through strategies aimed at strengthening democratic resilience.

It is precisely in this shifting landscape that the expertise of a transition management firm comes into its own. In the face of these challenges, having leaders capable of steering organisations with agility and sound judgement can be a decisive advantage. Transition managers, drawing on their extensive experience, can help companies navigate periods of uncertainty and transformation.

An innovative and inspiring REF 2024

Beyond the debates, REF 2024 stood out for its innovative format and convivial atmosphere. A "members' village" allowed participants to build connections, engage with speakers, and discover unexpected initiatives. This edition succeeded in combining substantive reflection with stimulating encounters, offering participants a forward-looking perspective on today's economic challenges.

In conclusion, REF 2024 once again demonstrated its ability to act as a catalyst for thought and action among entrepreneurs. It not only provided a space for dialogue on contemporary challenges but also fostered innovation and collective commitment towards a more resilient and prosperous future.