Services

From the first question to the right leader in place

Agile Gruppen helps businesses with advisory, interim management, executive search, and board recruitment at senior executive and C-level – individually or in combination.

Urgent / temporary

Interim management

An experienced leader steps in for a defined period – for a transition, transformation, growth, or crisis. Candidates presented within 48 hours.

  • Interim CEO, CFO, CHRO, COO
  • Management for hire
  • Operational responsibility from day one
Interim management →
Permanent

Executive Search

Targeted, confidential recruitment of senior executives and key people – where the right match means more than filling a vacancy.

  • C-level and key roles
  • Broad candidate mapping
  • AI-supported methods
Executive search →
Board

Board recruitment

Boards that add expertise, balance, and strategic value – for owners, nomination committees, and management.

  • Board chairs and board members
  • Board evaluation
  • Styrekvinnen
Board recruitment →
Clarification / sounding board

Advisory

Senior-level advice for owners, boards, CEOs and CFOs – before the need becomes a permanent hire, an interim assignment or a board matter.

  • CEO Advisory
  • CFO Advisory
  • From a short review to ongoing advice
Advisory →
Ⅱ · When do you use each service?

Choose based on the situation – not the service

Situation
Interim
Search
Board
Advisory
The need is urgent – the role is vacant now
Interim: The right move
Search: Less relevant
Board: Less relevant
Advisory: Less relevant
Permanent hire, not time-critical
Interim: Less relevant
Search: The right move
Board: Less relevant
Advisory: Less relevant
The board is where the need starts
Interim: Less relevant
Search: Less relevant
Board: The right move
Advisory: Less relevant
Secure operations now + land the right leader later
Interim: The right move
Search: The right move
Board: Less relevant
Advisory: Less relevant
The need is unclear – you need perspective before you choose
Interim: Less relevant
Search: Less relevant
Board: Less relevant
Advisory: The right move

In brief: Advisory clarifies what you need, interim management addresses urgent needs, executive search provides lasting solutions, and board recruitment addresses needs that start with the owners.

Ⅲ · Combination

When the services work best together

Interim → Search

Interim management secures operations and momentum straight away. We then run a thorough executive search for the permanent solution – without time pressure.

Board → Interim

A strengthened board sees the need for change early. Interim management provides drive during a transition while the long-term direction is set.

Search + Board

When management and board are built in the same process, we coordinate the processes so that expertise and dynamics fit together.

Advisory → the right move

Advisory clarifies the need first. If it turns out to be leadership capacity, a new leader or a stronger board, we move straight on – with the same partner.

Ⅳ · Frequently asked questions

What clients ask before getting in touch

What is the difference between interim management and executive search?

Interim management is used when you need an experienced leader quickly for a defined period. Executive search is used when you need to find the right person for a permanent role. Interim management solves the need “now”; search solves it “for the long term”.

When should we choose interim management first?

When the role is vacant now, operations cannot stop, or you want to reduce risk during the transition. Interim management provides immediate capacity so the permanent recruitment process can be carried out thoroughly.

What do you do if we do not know what we need?

That is the most common starting point. We begin with a confidential assessment of the situation and recommend the right approach – advisory, interim management, search, a board solution, or a combination. If none is right, we say so.

Can you help with both leaders and boards?

Yes. As one unified centre of expertise, we coordinate leadership and board appointments within the same process when needed, so expertise and board dynamics align.

Can we use several of the services in the same process?

Yes. Many assignments begin with one service and continue with another – interim management first and executive search afterward, or search combined with board recruitment. You work with one partner throughout the process.

What is Agile Advisory?

Advice from senior leaders who have held the responsibility themselves – for owners, boards, CEOs and CFOs. Advisory comes in before the solution is defined, when you need perspective on the leadership team, the finances or the organisation but do not yet know whether the answer is a permanent hire, an interim assignment or a board matter. There are two specialist areas, CEO Advisory and CFO Advisory.

Unsure what is right for you?