Insights

Why economic turbulence is actually increasing demand for CFOs, CEOs and interim leaders The global economy is entering a phase in which uncertainty is becoming the rule rather than the exception. Geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, rising capital costs and technological (…)

They are selected for pedigree instead of problem-solving abilityToo many interim hires are driven by surface credentials: years of experience, big-name employers, or having “done the role before.” None of these guarantee success in a high-pressure, ambiguous interim context. What (…)

For many years, interim finance was perceived as a practical solution to a temporary problem. A CFO leaves unexpectedly, an audit deadline approaches, or a maternity leave needs covering. An interim manager stepped in, kept things running, and stepped out (…)

For years, organisations have treated Finance, General Management and Human Resources as distinct leadership domains. Separate roles. Separate KPIs. Separate conversations.
That separation no longer reflects reality. In today’s environment—characterised by capital pressure, talent scarcity, accelerated change and increased governance scrutiny—leadership (…)

Why seasoned interim leaders deliver faster, better and more sustainable change. Change has become the only constant in business. Whether driven by private equity ownership, digitalisation, new reporting standards or strategic realignment, almost every organisation faces transformation. Yet true transformation (…)

Bridgewell is once again among the top 5 of the MT1000 in 2025 — the largest independent survey of business service providers in the Netherlands. In the Executive Search category, we have achieved fourth place this year, confirming our long-standing (…)

This interview is conducted by Michiel Sintnicolaas, Managing Partner at Bridgewell. In his work, he speaks daily with CFOs, investors, and other leaders in finance. But today, his conversation partner is unique in the history of the profession: Finny. Finny (…)

The Finance Career Path For many business controllers and senior business controllers, the ambition to become a CFO is a natural next step. The business controller role is an excellent training ground for developing strategic insight, analytical strength, and business (…)

Who Adds More Value in a PE Portfolio Company: The CFO or the Commercial Director?

 In private equity, everything revolves around value creation. Every decision, every initiative, every leadership hire is weighed against its impact on EBITDA, scalability, and exit (…)

In the world of private equity, value creation depends as much on people as it does on capital. While operational improvements, strategic M&A, and financial engineering remain essential levers, none of them can be pulled effectively without the right leadership (…)