FAQs

What is the origin of Actiss Africa?

Actiss Africa was founded in 2017 as a spin-off of Actiss Partners (founded in 2004 in France). It is now a leading player in Transition Management in Africa.

What is Interim Management?

Interim Management is a management solution designed to help an organization move forward. It involves having an external consultant temporarily take over the management of a strategic or operational function within the company, with a specific target.

What is your approach?

We always work in project mode:

· A definition of the objective before the start of the project between the Executive Committee and Actiss Africa.

· The Manager and Actiss Africa are present at the kick-off meeting with the Executive Committee.

· Daily working meetings between the Manager and the client’s teams.

· A weekly progress update between the Manager and Actiss Africa.

· Monthly steering committee meetings with the Manager, Actiss Africa, and the Executive Committee.

· A final meeting with all stakeholders, a report, and a satisfaction survey.

What are the differences between Consulting and Interim Management?

Consulting	Interim Management
Advise / Recommend	Acts directly
Produces reports	Manage operations
Does not take responsibility	Takes on a leadership role
Often long impact time	Visible results in the short term

What profile does an interim manager need?

· High-level, senior leader (15+ years of experience).

· Oversized for the role.

· Quickly mobilized.

· Autonomous, results-oriented, and a unifying force.

· Attentive to teams. Listens, shows how to do things, and provides support.

· Not based on an internal career path, but on a one-off assignment.

What are your mobilization times?

Less than 10 days thanks to an active and qualified talent pool.

How are the assignments managed?

Each assignment is overseen and executed by a team composed of an experienced interim manager and an Actiss partner, who ensures the methodology, management, and strategic relationship with the client.

What are the most frequently mobilized profiles?

General Manager, CFO, HR Director, Sales Director / IT Director, Industrial Director, Supply Chain Director, PMO, sector experts (agricultural, energy, construction, etc.).

What are the typical cases of intervention?

Recovery, unplanned succession, mergers and acquisitions, complex project management, HR or digital transformation, replacement.

How long do your missions last?

On average 4 to 12 months, with variations depending on complexity and challenges.

In which countries do you operate?

We operate across the entire African continent with offices in Abidjan, Dakar and Paris.

Do you also work remotely?

Some aspects of the assignments may be carried out in hybrid mode or 100% remotely. However, the Transition Manager is always assigned on-site.

Who are your main customers?

Private groups, SMEs, investment funds.

I am an experienced manager, can I apply?

Yes. Send your profile to contact@actissafrica.com.

How do you guarantee confidentiality?

Actiss Africa adheres to strict confidentiality rules, with NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) signed by all stakeholders. Respect for professional ethics is a cornerstone of our approach.

How to contact you for a mission?

You can fill out the form on the “Contact” page of the website, or send a message directly to contact@actissafrica.com.