Global accounting and consulting giant PwC has elected Marco Amitrano as its new boss for the UK and Middle East organisation. Taking over from Kevin Ellis on July 1, Marco Amitrano will lead a business generating £5.
Operators that implement automation in optical networks and service lifecycle management can save more than 50% on their operational costs. That is according to a report from Nokia and Analysys Mason, which looks at automation solutions for global optical networks.
Global professional services firm Davies has strengthened its UK team with two senior hires: Matt Lonsdale and Roshni Patel. Matt Lonsdale brings many years of experience in financial services, holding senior positions at the likes of TMI, Arc, Pershing and most recently, Iress.
UK construction firm Osborne is reportedly entering administration, as the sector continues to face major economic headwinds. Professionals from RSM are expected to take charge of the process. Founded in 1966, Surrey-headquartered Osborne is a family-owned construction and development group.
Professional services firm Azets has expanded its corporate finance team with the appointment of a new partner. David Foreman joins the firm in the North East of England. Azets is a business advisory and accounting firm headquartered in London.
Two-fifths of the British public believe the lack of information technology education in primary and secondary education has stood in the way of a potential career in the tech sector. According to a new study from BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, perceptions like this could be hindering the UK’s efforts to promote social mobility.
BIP UK has appointed Alistair Lovegrove as its chief strategy officer. Lovegrove will drive the integration and growth of BIP’s UK businesses. Speaking on his appointment, Lovegrove commented, “I am delighted to be joining the team at BIP UK as we combine our abilities to deliver long-lasting and sustainable value to our clients.
Broadcasting revenues for leading sports events have ballooned since the turn of the century, and while this has broadly paid off for established broadcasters, a new generation of content providers are looking disrupt the industry by finding new ways to ‘refinance’ sports subscriptions.
Midlands accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has appointed a duo of tax directors. Jack Bonehill and Sam Parker will boost the company’s expertise in both capital allowances and employment tax.
Berkshire IT distributor Westcoast has acquired rival firm Spire Technology for an undisclosed fee. The shareholders of the sell-side were advised on the deal by experts from consultancy Quantuma. Headquartered in Verwood, Spire is a UK trade-only distributor of computer components and peripherals Dorset, and has supplied laptops, tablets, computers, PC components and peripherals to the IT industry for more than 30 years.
PA Consulting has capped its 80th anniversary year with a record turnover of £790 million. Founded in 1943 in London, PA Consulting has since grown into one of the world’s leading management and technology consulting companies.
The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) 2024 season kick offs next week with a race at Donington Park, with consulting firm Emixa serving as the primary sponsor of Team BMW. Since its inception in 1958, the BTCC has grown into one of the most popular motor racing championships in the world, captivating millions of fans around the world.
As with any digital transformation, integrating new AI technology into a firm’s operations can be extremely challenging. Teresa Barreira, the global CMO and CCO of Publicis Sapient, explains how businesses can get the most from change, and incorporate AI with upskilling the present workforce.
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has further expanded its EMEA corporate finance practice with the appointment of Manuel Sammut. He becomes a managing director and head of business and tech-enabled services within the practice.
Faced by challenges from technology-savvy new firms and the moving of the Big Four audit and advisory firms into the sector, the legal profession has been slow to adapt to the rapid transformations in the wider professional services world.
Professional services firm Kroll has announced the appointment of Angela Barkhouse to its offshore restructuring practice. Barkhouse will head up the division, while also co-leading its growing business in the Cayman and British Virgin Islands.
Global management consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants has announced the promotion of Pontus Lofquist as a partner. He is part of the firm’s UK B2B products and services sector team. Commenting on his appointment, Pontus said, “I am honoured to become Partner, helping my clients thrive in this particularly disruptive time, working through their biggest challenges with rigour and honesty, and always staying a step ahead.
Accenture has acquired customer engagement agency Unlimited for an undisclosed fee. Their 600-strong team will join Accenture Song in the UK, and will enhance the creative agency’s offerings in the behavioural science, customer relevance and marketing transformation spaces.
Former Dutch cabinet minister Raymond Knops has joined Valcon as a partner. Knops, who will also work as a strategic advisor to the data and technology consultancy, joins in its Utrecht office. Knops commented, “After a 30-year career in executive positions in politics and the military, consulting is a new direction for me.
Consultants using Deltek technology to run their projects now have a new intelligent companion at their side – Dela, an AI-powered assistant that can provide guidance and operational support. The new AI assistant Dela is available in most solutions across the Deltek product suite, including Vantagepoint, Deltek’s ERP platform tailored for management and digital consulting firms.
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