Pontis provides experienced interim Secretary Generals, CEOs and senior leaders when an organisation temporarily lacks leadership.
The leadership gap
When leadership changes,
the association cannot stand still.
When a Secretary General, CEO or senior leader leaves, the search for a permanent successor rightly takes time. Yet the organisation cannot stand still. Pontis bridges that temporary gap with senior leadership that brings calm, clarity and direction from day one.
Four types of interim mandates
The mandate fits the moment.
Our methodology
A disciplined transition,
not just a placement.
01
Intake
Define the brief, urgency and governance context.
02
Match
Identify the senior leader with the right mandate experience.
03
Start
Create a clear start, mandate rhythm and stakeholder plan.
04
Support
Stay close to the assignment, board and evolving priorities.
05
Handover
Ensure a structured transfer of knowledge, and responsibilities .
Our interim leaders
The right leader for the right moment.
Pontis has access to a growing network of carefully selected senior executives who are available for interim leadership assignments in associations and organisations.
Our leaders bring experience as Secretary Generals, CEOs and senior executives across governance, public affairs, transformation, finance and operations.
We do not simply provide available profiles. Every mandate starts with the organisation’s specific situation, objectives and culture. We then identify and assess the leaders best suited to step in — whether the priority is continuity, progress, change or crisis management.
Selected profiles are shared confidentially following an initial intake.
Why Pontis
The confidence to keep moving.
Ready within weeks
A focused process built for urgent executive transitions.
Vetted expertise
Experienced leaders with proven institutional and executive judgement.
The right match
Selected for the mandate, culture and governance reality.
End-to-end support
A trusted and transparant partner from transition to handover.
Behind Pontis
Built for the realities of association leadership.
Wouter Lox
Founder & CEO
Lisa Kretschmann
Co-Founder
Kris Verbeeck
Co-Founder
Frederic Soudain
Senior Advisor
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Facing a leadership gap?
Tell us what your organisation needs. We will help you find the right interim leader.