Category: Consulting News

Bain Names Julie Coffman As First Ever Chief Diversity Officer

In February, it was announced that Julie Coffman, a partner in Bain Chicago, has been appointed Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). Julie Coffman currently serves as the global head of Bain’s…

PwC To Lead Australia’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

The Australian government has enlisted the help of PwC to lead the nationwide rollout of its Covid-19 vaccine. The goal is to vaccinate half of the adult population by June.…

The ROI Of A Space Mission

2020 has marked one of the most ambitious years to date for space exploration, showing serious participation from more countries than ever before. Yet, institutions must still manage budgets while…

CVS Hires A New CEO

Amidst the ongoing pandemic, pharma major CVS has announced a major leadership change. Karen Lynch will replace veteran Larry Merlo as the new CEO. Merlo had helmed the company for…

A Consultant Examines the American/JetBlue Partnership

American Airlines and JetBlue launched a route sharing partnership of more than 70 routes in late February, despite pushback from certain states and pilot groups. The code-sharing agreement allows the…

RSM Experiences Growth in 2020 Despite Pandemic

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, RSM revenue in 2020 grew 9.2% to $6.3B. RSM is a leading global provider of audit and tax services focused on the middle market. It has…

McKinsey Names New CEO, Signaling Move Away from Pure Strategy

McKinsey’s new CEO (Global Managing Partner) is Bob Sternfels. Sternfels was McKinsey’s North America Operations Lead and most recently, the head of Client Capabilities (Analytics). Former CEO Kevin Sneader had…

BCG Study Says Banks Must Adapt To Digital-First Model

Digital banking. It was a hot button topic for financial institutions even before the pandemic broke out. Now, as customers experience a fundamental shift away from physical services, a digital-first…

How Accenture Was Excluded From Vault’s 2021 Top 50 Rankings

The Vault Top 50 Consulting Firms list has been used by prospective consultants for almost 20 years to evaluate potential employers. Yet, the list made waves this year for excluding…

Partner Hires in Middle East Reveal Where PwC is Expanding

PwC Consulting’s recent appointment of five new partners in the Middle East provides insight into the firm’s expansion efforts, with a special focus on transformation. In addition to transformation services,…

According to BCG Study, Retail Banks Must Adapt a Digital-First Operating Model in Light of Acceleration Brought on by Pandemic

Digital banking. It was a hot button topic for financial institutions even before the pandemic broke out. Now, as customers experience a fundamental shift away from physical services, a "digital…

Arthur D. Little Hires Former McKinsey Partner

Raffaela Ritter, one of the youngest McKinsey Partners ever, has officially shifted from McKinsey Austria to Arthur D. Little Europe. Her new position as practice head speaks to the quality…