The phrase "interim leader" refers to a person who temporarily takes over leadership duties until a permanent leader is chosen or until a specific task or period of time is completed. Full definition
Small companies can get away with interim leaders, he said, but larger companies should have succession plans that look beyond management's upper levels. (miningrecruitmentgroup.com)
The PCs might also pass an amendment prohibiting interim leaders from running. (nationalpost.com)
Edmonton - Gold Bar Liberal MLA Bettie Hewes became the first woman to lead a major political party when she served as interim leader of the Official Opposition in 1994. (daveberta.ca)