According to the Interim Management Association’s (IMA) latest Ipsos MORI report, women make up 31% of interim executives. This latest finding confirms that the male/female gap in interim management has narrowed yet again.
The IMA represents the majority of established and leading Interim Management recruiters currently operating in the UK market. Ipsos MORI are a leading UK research company who compiled the data on their behalf.
The Recruiter said that only 18 months ago, women accounted for only a quarter of interim managers, however, 2008 saw the number increase by 16%.
Paul Botting, IMA chairman believes that interim management is a dynamic and rewarding sector which provides access to a number of differing roles spanning all sectors and industries. They have seen interim become increasingly popular with experienced senior individuals — both male and female continuing to enter the marketplace — and they are active in encouraging a diverse mix to the industry.
Karen Oddey, director of interimwomen.com believes interim management offers a serious and challenging career for women and for many, a more flexible way of working.
