Our promise:
Instant leadership in times of change

At Nextt & Mason, we move beyond interim management — delivering experienced leaders the moment you need them. The era of instant leadership is here.

Nextt & Mason

delivers instant leadership in times of change. We connect companies with experienced business and project leaders who drive stability, growth, and transformation when it matters most.

With over 40+ years

of interim leadership recruitment experience, a network of 8,000+ vetted professionals, and partnerships in 25+ countries, we provide fast, confidential, and effective solutions — from stabilising organisations and leading transformations to driving go-to-market strategies and critical product launches.

Our clients

range from listed corporations to family-owned businesses and scale-ups across industries. What unites them is urgency and on-demand flexibility. What we bring is leadership that makes the difference.

There’s a moment.

When the numbers don’t add up.

When a key leader walks out.

When a new market moves faster than your team can follow.

When everything feels uncertain.

Except the urgency to act.

It’s in that moment you realise:

This isn’t about process. Or better planning.

It’s about people.

The right person. The right leader.

To build trust. To maintain momentum.

To navigate the storm.

Someone who’s been through it before.

Who listens, acts, and leads without needing a month to get up to speed.

Someone who brings perspective. Who sees what others miss.

And who gets others to see it too.

We believe in those leaders.

Not bound by job titles or long recruitment cycles.

But those who are ready when you are.

Leaders with experience, clear sight, and presence.

The kind you trust when everything is at stake.

Because change doesn’t wait.

And neither does leadership.

How we built the foundation for tomorrow’s on-demand business leaders

Nextt Management

Mason Executive Interim

  • 2026

    Two decades. Two organisations. One mission. Nextt in Denmark. Mason in Sweden. Merge to become Nextt & Mason.

Leadership principles that guide us

Our beliefs shape a promise of on-demand leadership that goes beyond interim.

Here for the challenge, not the title

Our leaders focus on outcomes, not corner offices. They step into complexity without hesitation, take responsibility from day one, and measure success by impact delivered — not hierarchy, tenure, or personal ambition.

Leadership is hands-on

Direction means nothing without execution. Our interim leaders don’t advise from the sidelines. They lead in the organisation, make decisions under pressure, and turn strategy into action with visible results.

Where good leaders go, great follows

Experienced leaders bring fresh ideas and create results that last beyond their engagement. Deep experience allows our leaders to challenge assumptions, mobilise people quickly, and leave behind stronger teams, clearer direction, and sustainable improvements.

Temporary leadership with lasting impact

What begins as a moment creates momentum. Although interim by nature, the leadership effect endures — shaping culture, performance and confidence long after the assignment has ended.

The right timing is always now

Change won’t wait, and neither should leadership. When decisions can’t be postponed, experienced leadership must be available immediately — bringing clarity, pace and direction exactly when it matters most.

People over process

We build on trust and relationships, not rigid recruitment processes. Successful leadership starts with people. We prioritise chemistry, credibility and trust to ensure leaders who engage, influence and deliver results from day one.

Leadership talent isn't rare. Access is.

We unlock on-demand leaders others can’t reach. Through long-term relationships and deep market knowledge, we connect organisations with proven leaders unavailable through traditional search or open recruitment channels.

Trust and confidentiality. Always.

Every relationship is built on discretion and integrity. We operate in sensitive situations where trust is non-negotiable — safeguarding information, reputations and relationships with absolute professionalism and respect.

A driven team with a collective sense of purpose

We are a team of experienced leaders with deep market knowledge and strong leadership backgrounds. We understand your situation and are ready to deliver the right instant leadership setup when it matters most.

Christian Hvashøj

Owner and CEO Denmark

Håkan Ossmyr

CEO Sweden

Kresten Johansen

Partner Denmark

Carina Lindqvist

Business Director

Gorm Wesing Flyvholm

Commercial Director Denmark

Krister Jonsson

Business Director

Rein Nuudi

Business Director

Jonas Bengtsson

Business Director

Jim Almgren

Business Director

Börje Persson

Business Director

Beatrice Nordwall

Business Director

Pontus Lesse

Business Director

We’re redefining Interim Management — turning urgency into leadership

This is Instant Leadership in times of change.

500+

Satisfied clients

A sudden challenge in your organisation creates a vacuum — and concern ripples through your organisation. Within days, the right leader steps in and hits the ground running.

Nextt & Mason
97%

of clients would recommend and use an Instant Leadership solution again

At Nextt & Mason, our interim leaders are not consultants.
They are doers. Change-makers. Experienced executives who step in when it matters most — and deliver results fast.