As we progress through 2024, the management consulting industry continues to experience significant personnel changes, particularly within the UK and European markets. These strategic moves reflect the industry’s dynamic nature and the ongoing efforts to strengthen capabilities across various specializations. Here’s a roundup of the most notable appointments and promotions that took place in July and August 2024.
Boston Consulting Group:
- Moritz Hagenmüller joined as a Managing Director & Partner in the Hamburg office. Hagenmüller, formerly with Accenture, will focus on digital transformation, M&A, and transactions
INVERTO:
- Patrice Maheo was appointed as the new Managing Director and Co-Head of the Paris office. Maheo, coming from Accenture, brings substantial expertise in procurement and supply chain management
Alvarez & Marsal:
- Alan Coutts from abrdn, David Kane from EY, Stuart Herron from Deloitte, and Roberto Stucchi from EY-Parthenon joining the Financial Services practice.
- André Medeiros from PwC to co-lead the Consumer and Retail practice in Europe.
- Kathy Lloyd and Chris Prout from EY enhancing the Reward & Employment Tax service line.
- Rasmus Steiness from Deloitte to build the Transfer Pricing practice in London and Amsterdam
Bain & Company:
- Bodo Körber, a former McKinsey partner, has been hired to lead the Advanced Digital Technologies business unit across EMEA, strengthening Bain’s digital and technological capabilities
Grant Thornton:
- Kevin Martin from EY has been appointed to lead the Financial Services Advisory division, with a focus on Indirect Tax
Quantuma:
- Craig Morrison joined the new Edinburgh office, bringing his restructuring expertise from FRP and RSM Tenon
EY:
- Promoted several partners across Belgium including Annelies Alaerts, Maarten Bocksteins, Evelien De Groote, An Schoovaerts, and Caroline Windels, enhancing their service lines across various sectors
PwC UK:
- Claire Fox has been promoted to UK Transport and Logistics sector lead for Consumer Markets
Roland Berger:
- In the Middle East, Usman Tahir joined from Deloitte to specialize in the Aviation practice, reflecting Roland Berger’s strategic focus on the aviation sector
Conclusion:
These moves signify a robust period of strategic enhancements within the management consulting industry, particularly in the UK and Europe. Firms are continuously aligning their leadership with evolving market demands, focusing on digital transformation, sustainability, and advanced technologies. As these professionals step into their new roles, their expertise is set to drive significant growth and innovation in the industry.
Stay tuned for more updates on key industry shifts and the impact these changes will have on the broader consulting landscape.
