About us

What we do
We combine strategic advisory with hands-on execution support in situations where structure, people and operating model must be aligned under time pressure and complexity.
We work closely with existing organisational capabilities and complement them with a trusted network of experienced senior consultants.
Our role is to bring clarity, structure and execution capacity to complex organisational situations.

Experience is our best tool
Our experience spans complex organisational environments across companies and industries throughout Europe.
We bring deep expertise in labour law, union negotiations, organisational design and workforce transformation.

How we work
We act as a close partner to leadership teams and HR leaders, supporting both strategic decision-making and operational execution.
We work with both downsizing and growth situations — sometimes simultaneously — ensuring change is implemented in a structured, fast and responsible way.
Our approach is pragmatic, execution-focused and adapted to each organisation’s specific context.

What we believe
Successful organisational change requires both clarity and execution.
Our mission is to simplify complexity, support leadership teams and ensure organisations are equipped to move forward with confidence.

Meet the founder

Maria Pihlgren, Founder & CEO

Maria Pihlgren is a senior advisor specialising in organisational transformation, rightsizing, strategic workforce planning and HR.

With more than 20 years of experience, Maria has worked across investment, media, life sciences and professional services, including roles and assignments at Cevian Capital, Investment AB Kinnevik, MTG/Viasat, BioLamina and Proffice/Antenn Consulting.

Maria is co-founder and former CEO of The Rightsizing Agency, a specialist advisory focused on rightsizing and strategic workforce planning. Today, she continues to develop this expertise through Pihlgren & Partners, advising boards, management teams and HR leaders on organisational transformation, restructuring, workforce strategy and complex people-related change.

Maria founded Pihlgren & Partners in 2013. Her work combines strategic organisational advisory with hands-on experience of supporting companies through growth, transformation and restructuring.

Mobile +46 701849850
Mail: maria@pihlgrenpartners.se