Your CTO leaves
A temporary technology lead secures knowledge, stabilises sprints and keeps your team moving until the successor is in place.
INTERIM CTO
Interim CTO & Fractional Technology Leadership in Switzerland
Bridge critical technical leadership gaps without the 6-month executive search cycle. A temporary CTO takes ownership of team, delivery and architecture from day one.
SCENARIOS
When leadership can’t wait
Rapid growth
After a funding round the team has to grow – with structure, processes and an architecture that scales with it.
Due diligence & transactions
Technical due diligence consultant for investor or buyer audits – from code audit to IP documentation.
THE FIRST 90 DAYS
How your interim CTO works
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Weeks 1–2
Assessment: architecture, code quality, team, processes and open risks.
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Day 30
Priority plan agreed with management; quick wins implemented.
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Day 60
Stable delivery, clear roles, roadmap and KPIs in reporting.
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Day 90+
Hiring and onboarding the permanent successor – or moving to the fractional model.
YOUR ADVANTAGE
Interim leadership without the risk of a mis-hire
A permanent C-level hire is expensive and hard to undo. An interim CTO buys you time for the right decision – and your successor inherits an orderly team.
- Vetted senior leaders with scale-up experience
- Direct contract, no placement fee
- CET working hours, German or English
- Extend, reduce or end at the agreed term
VERIFIED REVIEWS
What tech leaders say about working with us.
We’ve been working with Remoteplatz for a while now, and they’ve been nothing short of amazing. Super reliable, always there for us—day or night—and fully committed through all the ups and downs. Their passionate team is the driving force behind our technology, making sure that thousands of our users can work seamlessly every single day. Couldn’t ask for a better development partner!
Remoteplatz has access to a large portfolio of good developers. We hired 3 developers so far. The first started over a year ago. I am very happy that I went with them. Even when problems arose they’ve always found solution for our company.
Cooperated with the Remoteplatz for a webinar, they were all very accessible, and easy to cooperate with. They understand business complexity and that there is a lot of talent out there that can be matched to their customers and network.
Original reviews on Google.
FAQ: Interim CTO
Does the interim CTO work remotely or on site?
Collaboration is remote-first in your time zone (CET). Key meetings such as workshops or board meetings are arranged individually.
Does the interim CTO help hire the permanent successor?
Yes. On request they define the role profile, run technical interviews and onboard the new leader.
How quickly can someone start?
After the scoping call you receive a shortlist within 48–72 hours. Engagements usually start within 5–10 business days.
How is it invoiced?
Direct B2B: you receive one monthly invoice from Remoteplatz GmbH. No payroll, no Swiss social security contributions on your side. Currency and VAT are clarified in the proposal.
Who owns the code and IP?
You do. All work results and rights are assigned to your company by contract; we sign an NDA before the first call if you wish.
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Let’s solve your next technology challenge.
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