People

We look to recruit people who have the diverse skills and experience to get large companies to make improvements that will last. They have all been senior managers – some in international firms – and are used to getting the best out of processes and people. They have sound knowledge, fresh views on old problems, and the personal skills to get hard things done. They are not career consultants.

Some have special skills in financial/operational analysis, in organisational design and the supply chain, in manufacturing and operational controls, in managing projects, and in employee relations and employment law. They include a number of American, Dutch, French and German consultants, and several qualified employment lawyers – in the UK, France and Germany. This is a particular advantage in undertaking large restructurings.

Our consultants accept personal accountability for getting done what the client has asked us to achieve. They do not work in large teams. It defeats our objective of understanding thoroughly a manager’s perspective and providing excellent value for money.

Most consultants stay with us for a long time. It is rare for them to move to a competitor – more likely they will seek to refresh their skills in another managerial job.

But – we do not normally publish their names and biographical information. It tends to be too great a temptation for the many head-hunters that target our profession.

In summary:

• 100% - have held senior managerial jobs, often in multinational companies
• 45% - have been top managers outside the UK, with responsibility for operations in mainland Europe, the United States and/or globally
• 54% - have higher degrees and/or other professional qualifications
• 47 - is their average age
• 12 years - is the average consultant’s experience before leading major assignments
• 83% - come from a non-consultancy background. Their performance has been measured by the attainment of managerial targets.