interim director
Acting head temporarily
An interim director is someone appointed to lead an organization temporarily, usually while a search for a permanent replacement is underway or during a period of transition.
The role carries full authority but limited tenure: She served as interim director for six months after the CEO resigned.
The position often goes to internal candidates who can maintain stability without long-term commitment.
- actingTemporarily holding position
- acting headTemporary leadership position
- temporaryLimited in duration
- caretakerOne who maintains property
- substituteReplacement for another
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