Dekode has become part of Nova Consulting Group!

It's finally official. Dekode has become part of the Scandinavian consulting firm, Nova Consulting Group. Dekode is still Dekode. We remain the same brand, the same expertise, the same people, but with Nova's breadth and muscle behind us, says CEO of Dekode, Magne Ilsaas.

- Our ambition is always to help create value

Magne says that although the acquisition does not make major differences in day-to-day operations, it will enable the company to professionalize its processes and deliveries. Dekode will be able to collaborate with and rely on the 13 other companies in the Nova Group.

- Gaining access to more cutting-edge expertise will enable us to deliver greater value to our customers. Not least, we will learn a lot from Nova, which has been on this journey before us," says Magne.

We can exchange experiences on how to work in the best possible way. A solid Dekode is only positive for our customers.

Magne Ilsaas, CEO of Dekode.

A pat on the back

- We know that Nova doesn't buy just anyone. For us, it's a big pat on the back for Dekode and for WordPress that a company as good as Nova recognizes that WordPress is important. It's a recognition of the technology and the platform, and not least of the people at Dekode," says Magne.

Dekode's success with NGO ventures has also been interesting for Nova. It is something they want to build on. - Nova gets the opportunity to deliver with our agility. We have too clients we already collaborate on, Magne points out.

A mutual match

Agency manager at Dekode, Hillevi Røstad, explains that it has been a long process with many assessments to see if Nova and Dekode were a mutual match.

By getting to know Nova over a long period of time, we are confident that their company values are in line with those of Dekode .

Hillevi Røstad, Agency Manager in Dekode.

Hillevi says that the "Nova model" means that all the companies under the umbrella should be employee-owned. She believes this could be an exciting opportunity for Dekode's employees. - Nova works continuously with the goal of being the world's best workplace, and it is precisely this human focus that we have also built Dekode on over the last few years. The value base of Nova, in addition to their impressive growth journey and the quality they deliver to their customers clients , made it feel safe to enter into partnership.

Dekode is currently just under 60 employees working in 12 countries. Magne points out that Nova's interest in Dekode also creates greater scope for employees. "We all get the opportunity to take part in larger professional environments. It gives us more opportunities.

Expanding the Nova family

From left: Gisle Stavland (Egde), Geir Allan Hove (Nova Consulting Group), Jøran Bøch (Egde),
Magne Ilsaas (Dekode), Hillevi Røstad (Dekode) and Tor Malmo (Nova Consulting Group).

Nova Consulting Group consists of several specialized companies offering services to both the private and public sectors. Their ambition is to combine the benefits of a large community rooted in common values, deliveries and goals, together with specialized subsidiaries that build strong independent brands.

This week, Egde, a company based in southern Norway, also became part of the Nova family. With the acquisition of the majority stake in Dekode and Egde, the NOVA Group now consists of 14 different companies based in Norway and Sweden.

Nova Consulting Group shares the news in Finansavisen:

Do you have any questions for us at Dekode? Don't hesitate to contact Magne Ilsaas at: [email protected].

We can also put you in touch with the other professional environments in Nova Consulting Group.