Interim CEO and President
Interim CEO And President Services
When a company loses its leader or needs a turnaround, Reed steps in as interim CEO or President and runs the business until a permanent leader is in place.
Steady Leadership During A Transition
Reed served as President of three Leggett & Platt divisions with operations in the US and Mexico, including turnarounds of underperforming businesses. In 2016 he grew one division’s EBIT by 336%. As interim CEO or President he takes over day-to-day leadership, keeps employees, customers and lenders informed and keeps the business on plan.
He can also lead a turnaround, prepare the company for a new owner or coach an internal successor into the role.
When companies call Reed
The CEO or President left or retired
The owner wants to step back from daily operations
The company is losing money and needs a turnaround
A sale is pending and the business needs a leader until closing
An internal successor needs time to grow into the role
Interim Leadership Services Reed Provides
Reed takes full responsibility for the business during the transition and reports to the owner or board.
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Interim leadership
Day-to-day leadership during a search, an illness, a sale or an owner’s exit.
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Turnarounds
Find where the company is losing money and put a plan in place to fix it.
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Succession planning
Select and develop the next leader and set a timeline for the handoff.
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Owner and board reporting
Regular reports on results, cash and progress against the plan.
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Stakeholder communication
Employees, customers, vendors and lenders kept informed during the change.
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Leadership coaching
Coaching for an internal successor until they are ready to lead.
Reed Hoagland, CPA and CMA
A Former President Ready To Lead Your Company
Reed led the $1.1B Rod and Wire Division through COVID-19 and the inflation that followed, and grew its EBIT by 94% during his tenure.
How Working With Reed Works
Four steps from the first call to ongoing work.
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Intro call
You and Reed talk about your numbers, your goals and what is not working.
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Business assessment
Reed reviews your financial statements and operations and meets your team, at your location or by video call.
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Plan and priorities
You get a ranked list of what to fix first and what Reed will do about each item.
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Ongoing work
Reed works on a set schedule, in person and virtually, and reports results to you, your lender or your board.
Interim CEO And President Questions
When does a company need an interim CEO?
When the current leader leaves, gets sick or retires without a successor, or when the business needs a turnaround and the owner wants outside leadership.
Can you help me plan my exit from the business?
Yes. Reed builds the succession plan, prepares the next leader and gets the financials ready if you plan to sell.
Who do you report to?
Reed reports to the owner or the board on a set schedule with results, cash position and progress against the plan.
Do you work in person or virtually?
Both. Reed works on a hybrid schedule. He meets with your team at your location when the work calls for it and works virtually the rest of the time. You and Reed set the mix that fits your company.
Question not listed here? Call Reed directly.
Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas
Areas We Serve
Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, Bentonville and Fayetteville
Book A Consultation With Reed
Pick a time on the calendar or call 620-404-1688. Reed works with clients in person and virtually in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Areas served
Pittsburg, Joplin, Kansas City, Springfield, Wichita, Tulsa, Northwest Arkansas and St. Louis
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Hours (Central time)
Mon to Fri, 7 AM to 7 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 12:30 PM