We reviewed the Heidrick & Struggles’ 2026 Talent Lens Survey: The State of Interim Talent and have identified the key takeaways we believe are most important for business owners and executive teams to understand.

Achieving sustainable growth often requires executive-level expertise that many businesses either cannot afford or do not need full-time.

Recruiting into a family or closely held business often presents unique challenges. Many default to a permanent hire, and ignore or fail to