Why Interim Management Can Be the Rescue in a Crisis

Emmerthal (ots) —

In times of crisis, every minute counts. Machinery and industrial companies running into difficulty need fast and, above all, lasting solutions. This is where interim managers like Gert Löhmer come in. As founder and managing director of GL Consulting & Interim, he specializes in leading companies out of crisis — operationally and strategically — and setting them up for a sustainable future. With solid leadership experience and impressive expertise in crisis management, he ensures companies regain their stability and chart a course for future success. Find out what that looks like in practice here.

High production costs, weak order books, growing competitive pressure, or structural challenges: the causes of crisis in machinery and industrial companies are varied. At the latest once liquidity runs short or banks demand an S6 restructuring report or an IBR, it becomes clear: without external support, the situation is hard to master. At that point, many companies turn to the legally mandated consulting approach involving an IDW S6 report for their financial partners. Yet this kind of advice rarely leads to the desired success in such situations. “These reports often only offer symptom-based concepts that are barely fully implementable in an acute crisis. Time pressure and limited resources turn inefficient approaches and mismatched expectations into costly pitfalls,” warns Gert Löhmer, founder and managing director of GL Consulting & Interim.

“What companies need in a crisis are fast, pragmatic, cause-based decisions, clear communication, and operational support — ideally early, before the financial partner gets involved. This is exactly where interim management comes in,” the expert continues. With his consultancy GL Consulting & Interim, he specializes in interim management for struggling machinery and industrial companies, leading them out of crisis operationally and strategically and securing their survival. Thanks to years of experience, comprehensive leadership skills, and impressive expertise in crisis management, Gert Löhmer reliably restores his clients' operational performance — a valuable service that only an experienced interim manager can provide. At the same time, he focuses on optimizing internal processes and responding quickly to current market trends and challenges, positioning machinery and industrial companies for long-term resilience and future viability. But what sets interim managers apart from traditional consultants? What does the collaboration look like? And why are interim managers often the best — or even the last — chance for a company?

How Gert Löhmer Turns Crises into Success Stories

Once machinery and industrial companies run into trouble, several problems often hit at once: most leaders have little to no practical experience handling crisis situations. This leads to more inefficient decisions, communication that fuels uncertainty, and a lack of clear strategy. At the same time, the legal framework for dealing with struggling companies creates unfavorable conditions. Restructuring consultancy often eats up large amounts of money and time, until it is finally too late for real help. “In a crisis, action, communication, and decision-making all need to happen much faster and, above all, completely differently — something many decision-makers have never learned,” reveals Gert Löhmer of GL Consulting & Interim. As a result, the operational urgency in crisis situations becomes so great that even consultants can no longer help.

Unlike traditional consultants, an interim manager like Gert Löhmer actively takes on responsibility and steps into day-to-day operations. With GL Consulting & Interim, he follows a clear approach: together with the company, concrete goals are defined in a first step, and the necessary decision-making authority is clarified. “Operational leadership in a crisis requires resolute action,” explains Gert Löhmer. “At the same time, it's crucial to ease fears within the workforce and build confidence. Only this way can productivity be maintained and employee motivation increase.” Throughout the collaboration, Gert Löhmer therefore relies on clear communication structures and places great importance on involving the workforce in the change process.

Once the previously defined metrics and criteria have been met, the mandate ends — but the changes continue to have a lasting effect. So that the company can benefit from long-term crisis resilience afterward, Gert Löhmer places great importance on coaching the first and second levels of leadership in communication and company culture throughout the process, and on implementing tailored solutions for process and cost optimization. “This way, we create not just short-term relief, but long-term stability,” says the expert.

Experience That Makes the Difference

Gert Löhmer brings a unique combination of hands-on leadership experience and technical know-how: his career began as a naval officer and commanding officer — a time during which he learned to make decisions under pressure and solve complex problems. “In the navy, I learned leadership in critical situations — with honest feedback and direct responsibility for people and outcomes,” he explains. These experiences still shape his leadership style today. “In business, I quickly realized that this knowledge makes the decisive difference in crisis situations,” Gert Löhmer continues. After fourteen years that followed in leadership positions, most recently as a managing director, Gert Löhmer founded GL Consulting & Interim to put his skills to targeted use for companies in difficult situations. His approach is clear: no standard solutions, but tailored strategies that solve acute problems while securing long-term success.

His mission is clear: “I don't just want to get companies through the crisis — I want to give them the tools to remain future-proof,” he emphasizes. He combines thorough analysis with a human approach: “Courage, honesty, and persistence are essential — paired with clearly defined goals and consistent execution,” concludes Gert Löhmer of GL Consulting & Interim.

Is your machinery or industrial company in crisis and in need of fast, efficient, and lasting support? Then get in touch now with Gert Löhmer of GL Consulting & Interim (https://loehmer-consulting.com/) and schedule an appointment to benefit from deep expertise and tailored solutions!

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