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US names Dan Priest as Chief AI Officer and Ellen Walsh as Sustainability Executive Sponsor

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US names Dan Priest as Chief AI Officer and Ellen Walsh as Sustainability Executive Sponsor

As PwC enters FY25 and explores opportunities to create new value for clients, the firm is increasing its investments in the fast-growing areas of AI and sustainability. As businesses prioritize growth and reinvention within an evolving business landscape, they recognize AI and sustainability as central to success

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Equal at McKinsey: “We have to pay it forward.”

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Equal at McKinsey: “We have to pay it forward.”

One spring evening in 1995, thirteen colleagues gathered in Washington DC to create McKinsey’s first gay network with the goal of helping the firm become more LGBTQ-inclusive.

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Marsh McLennan appoints Jan Siegmund to its Board of Directors

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Marsh McLennan appoints Jan Siegmund to its Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today appointed Jan Siegmund as a director, effective immediately. The Company’s Board now consists of 12 directors.

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IBM Acquires SiXworks Limited to Strengthen UK Public Sector Expertise

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IBM Acquires SiXworks Limited to Strengthen UK Public Sector Expertise

IBM announced it has acquired SiXworks Limited (Ltd.), a UK-based consultancy serving the UK defence sector and specialising in digital transformation in highly secure environments. SiXworks is a trusted partner to the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Kearney expands private equity practice to boost value-creation support for firms

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Kearney expands private equity practice to boost value-creation support for firms

Global consultancy Kearney has announced the expansion of its private equity team today in response to the growing demand for portfolio value creation and operational improvements.

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Projective Group doubles in DACH with addition of Thede Consulting

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Projective Group doubles in DACH with addition of Thede Consulting

Projective Group has boosted its presence in the DACH region with the acquisition of Thede Consulting, a 45-person management consulting firm specialised in payments and digital transformation.

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Atos appoints Jean Pierre Mustier as chief executive officer

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Atos appoints Jean Pierre Mustier as chief executive officer

Global IT services giant Atos has appointed its Jean Pierre Mustier as its new chief executive officer.

The new CEO replaces Paul Saleh, who had only been in the post since January this year, but has decided to leave Atos with immediate effect. More details around his departure have not been released.

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How companies are investing in data and analytics

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How companies are investing in data and analytics

Traci Gusher, EY Americas Data and Analytics Leader, joins Cheddar News to discuss how companies made strides within data and analytics during the pandemic.

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Bain & Company names Jean-Charles van den Branden as Global Sustainability Practice Leader

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Bain & Company names Jean-Charles van den Branden as Global Sustainability Practice Leader

Bain & Company announced it has appointed Jean-Charles van den Branden as its Global Sustainability Practice Leader.

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Arthur D Little strengthens financial services offering in Singapore  with appointment of Shirish Jain

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Arthur D Little strengthens financial services offering in Singapore with appointment of Shirish Jain

Arthur D. Little (ADL) announced that Shirish Jain has joined the company as a Partner in its Singapore office, where his main focus will be the Financial Services practice.

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Tech leader Mario Ribera joins AlixPartners TMT Team as Partner & Managing Director

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Tech leader Mario Ribera joins AlixPartners TMT Team as Partner & Managing Director

 AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Mario Ribera has joined as a Partner & Managing Director in its Technology, Media & Telecom Practice. Mario will help lead strategic business development activities for the practice, focusing on new growth opportunities and partnering with global TMT and private equity clients. He is based in the firm’s New York office.

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Giambattista Taglioni Joins Oliver Wyman As Senior Partner In Its Insurance And Asset Management Practice

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Giambattista Taglioni Joins Oliver Wyman As Senior Partner In Its Insurance And Asset Management Practice

Oliver Wyman, a global management consultancy and a business of Marsh McLennan, announced today the appointment of Giambattista "GB" Taglioni as Senior Partner in its insurance and asset management practice, effective immediately. Mr. Taglioni is based in Milan.

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Christophe De Vusser takes office as Bain & Company's Worldwide Managing Partner and CEO

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Christophe De Vusser takes office as Bain & Company's Worldwide Managing Partner and CEO

Bain & Company, one of the world's leading management consulting firms, today welcomes Christophe De Vusser as the firm's new Worldwide Managing Partner (Chief Executive Officer).

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Capco appoints Anil Nanda as Partner  and UK & Europe head of payments

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Capco appoints Anil Nanda as Partner and UK & Europe head of payments

Capco, the global management and technology consultancy, has appointed Anil Nanda as a new Partner and UK & Europe Head of Payments, based in London.

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Grant Thornton positions itself for private equity backing

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Grant Thornton positions itself for private equity backing

As it seeks new ways to grow its market share in the British market, audit and advisory firm Grant Thornton UK is reported to be exploring a sale of a stake to private equity backers. The news follows a similar move by the professional services network’s US member in the spring of 2024.

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Dealmakers optimistic on global M&A prospects despite sluggish growth

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Dealmakers optimistic on global M&A prospects despite sluggish growth

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grew at a sluggish pace in the second quarter, yet many dealmakers are upbeat, forecasting transactions will pick up in the second half of 2024.

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EY appoints Silver jubilee Yasmeen Muhtaseb as new COO

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EY appoints Silver jubilee Yasmeen Muhtaseb as new COO

Yasmeen Muhtaseb has hit her second career milestone at EY this year, with her promotion to Chief Operations Officer for the MENA region coming shortly after reaching Silver jubilee status.

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Compass Project Consulting has appointed Nassib Al-Sibassi as the new Managing Director for its business in Saudi Arabia.

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Compass Project Consulting has appointed Nassib Al-Sibassi as the new Managing Director for its business in Saudi Arabia.

Joining from rival project development consultancy AtkinsRéalis, Nassib Al-Sibassi brings over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and project management to the firm.

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Nassib Al-Sibassi leads Compass Project Consulting in KSA

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Nassib Al-Sibassi leads Compass Project Consulting in KSA

Compass Project Consulting has appointed Nassib Al-Sibassi as the new Managing Director for its business in Saudi Arabia

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Alvarez & Marsal tax boosts investment in technology ,compliance & indirect tax expertise across EMEA with two senior hires

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Alvarez & Marsal tax boosts investment in technology ,compliance & indirect tax expertise across EMEA with two senior hires

Alvarez & Marsal Tax LLP (A&M Tax), an affiliate of global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), has appointed two Managing Directors to its indirect tax team. Following the recent hire of VAT and international indirect tax expert Justin Whitehouse, bringing on additional talent in the form of seasoned leaders is key to A&M Tax’s ongoing investment in its compliance, technology and transformation offering for clients across EMEA

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