Marakon is a “boutique” consulting firm with a long history who prides itself on having pioneered “value-based management” way back in the 1990s. Marakon used to be much larger and more successful, particularly prior to its bankruptcy and subsequent purchase…
Galt & Company Overview Note: Galt & Company was acquired by AlixPartners in late 2021. Our Firm Profile series continues with this deep dive into Galt & Company. Galt & Co is a unique player that is known for helping…
We profile Accenture, one of the world’s most humongous consulting firms – one that often gets lots of attention but mixed reviews from the consulting crowd. What’s different about Accenture Strategy? And – pray tell – what does Accenture do?…
Note: Bulger Partners was acquired by EY-Parthenon in mid-2018. Have we got a treat for you today, as we highlight up-and-coming software consulting firm Bulger Partners. Founded in 2012, headquartered in Boston, and already turning down three projects for every one…
Simon-Kucher & Partners is a global consulting firm based in Bonn, Germany. The firm has more than 2,000 employees in 30 countries. Though the firm’s background is exclusively in pricing, in more recent years it has been breaking into…
Welcome back! Today’s expose is on ZS Associates (pronounced Zee S in the U.S.) – a premier boutique firm focused on salesforce and marketing optimization. Where did ZS Associates begin, and what are they known for? Founded in 1983 by Kellogg School of…
A household name in the consulting world, Ernst & Young (EY) has gone through some dramatic changes in the past few years. Originally a behemoth as one of the Big 4 accounting firms, EY is now set up as a…
With a global workforce of 225,000 people and global revenues of ~$30B, it’s pretty obvious KPMG isn’t messing around when it comes to, well, anything. However, not all of its resources are pointed towards consulting, as it offers three lines…
Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of OC&C Strategy Consultants. Founded in London, OC&C Strategy Consultants is a global player in today’s consulting industry and is growing quickly in the U.S. Known for its…
Today we continue our firm profile series with an in-depth review of L.E.K. Consulting. L.E.K. is a global consulting firm founded in London, England in 1983 and containing the heart and soul of Bain & BCG. The firm has since…