Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

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...It's Already Tomorrow in Australia

Interim management specialist offers short-term management solutions for companies. Maybe it’s not what you thought you were looking for, but it’s exactly what you need.

Interim Executives for Efficient Problem Solving in Canada and Beyond

Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions is an interim management specialist that caters to management replacements for short-term management for companies. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in offering commercial energy rebates and problem-solving solutions. Based out of Canada, we serve clients globally.

Meet the Founder

Ken Wheeldon is an interim management specialist and the founder of NextThinking Interim Management Solutions. He has over 30 years of diverse management experience in SME firms. Most recently we have successfully secured over $2,500,000 in lighting rebates and generated ~ $30,000.000 in energy savings throughout North America.

Ken led companies through start-up, survival, turnaround, and extreme growth phases, leading to a rare, end-to-end, operational perspective in B2B and B2C environments. An engaging, up-front consensus builder, Ken is an active manager who quickly builds trust and inspires excellence to deliver award-winning client satisfaction.

“I see the obvious where others are oblivious. I see solutions everyplace I go.”
- Ken Wheeldon

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Why Choose Us?

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Common-Sensible Solutions

We provide practical solutions for your business.

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NextThinking

Out interim/gap management provides an ROI of 5 to 21 times of investment.

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Client Strategy

We ensure that clients achieve and retain the greatest possible success.

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Beyond The Box

We deliver innovative management strategies tailored to your needs and your goals.

Testimonials

Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

"You are among the elite whose innovation and leadership have helped us in our continuous pursuit of high quality and flawless customer service."

- Edsel B. Ford II, President, Ford Motor Credit Company
Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

"I found Ken Wheeldon to be one of the most dedicated professionals through his work at Suntrition. Ken and I met during my time facilitating a local consortium of leaders pursuing Lean Manufacturing for their organization. I was impressed with Ken’s depth of knowledge and forward thinking approach as a General Manager/Director of Operations. Ken was always willing to support the team and is an excellent role model of leadership/change management."

- Darren Clarke, Director of Quality, Gabriel Ride Control LLC
Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

"Ken's a details kind of guy. He is decisive and engaging. I enjoy the fact that he doesn't allow a personal relationship to interfere with business. His focus is on not just doing something well but doing it better and better - always pushing the edges for positive change. He does have a dry sense of humor which I appreciate. One of his most engaging characteristics is his loyalty. Sitting down with Ken and you'll quickly realize you're in the room with an individual with a vast array of skill-sets."

- Ed Roach, Consultant/Marketer, The Branding Experts
Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

"Having been a supplier to Ken over the past few years gave me the opportunity to know and develop a special friendship. Ken has always been the ultimate professional in his work and that hard work showed in the expansion of success in his company. Kens word in business was gold along with honesty and frankness has made him stand out as the kind of person who will always be an asset in whatever he does. He is a rare breed and many can learn from his dedication and hard work."

- Steve Diener, Vice President, Sales, Novel Ingredient Services
Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

"In my interactions with Ken I found him to always be an excellent source of sound business knowledge. He has always been an extremely capable individual who could quickly grasp the essential points in any planning or implementation task. I would recommend Ken for any business project or position that requires a skilled individual with a broad background in any and all aspects of business."

- Omer Hageniers, President, MSCI Limited
Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

" I worked with Ken for seven years as the Controller of the dealership group and always found him to be a positive and motivating force. He has excellent communication skills and takes a proactive approach to dealing with the everyday issues that are part of running a business. Ken's analysis of financial statements and identification of business opportunities, resulted in a strong bottom line."

- Mary McDowell, Controller, Total Power Limited
Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

"Ken has a strong background in business management, and in the project we worked together on proved himself to be tireless and willing to put in extra hours to effectively solve the client issues present, resulting in a delighted client."

- Warren Gray, Advisor, Sun Life Financial
Next Thinking Interim Management Solutions

"Ken worked with me at M-TEAM$ for more than a year. During that time he influenced business growth, managed a major contract, and co-chaired a workshop that the University of Windsor later used as a model. Ken is very hard-working, detail-oriented, and personable: a top-notch manager."

- Bill McArthur, Owner, M-Teams, Small Business R&D Specialists
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"Ken is a master of getting things done. In our Rotary Club he is a key member always contributing his expertise, time and action to any Club committee and project. Having a co-operative nature, he is able to motivate others to take action with him, he stands out."

- Margurite Reid, Territory Manager, Medical Mart