Whenever Joachim Gerike takes over as interim manager in a company, it’s because there is an urgent need for action. He steps in when, for example, a managing director is suddenly no longer available, vacancies need to be filled temporarily or an important project looks like it might fail. He is quick to grasp problems and develop solutions to keep them under control. He is flexible, judicious and has a knack for dealing with staff and working in a team to find solutions.