Despite the challenging economic conditions, seven out of 10 highly educated freelancers are confident about their outlook. Freelancers who know how to distinguish themselves have enough work, dare to increase their rates and consciously choose self-employment over fixed contracts.
Interpath Advisory has continued its recent spate of senior appointments with two new arrivals. Matthew Jubb and Stuart Mogg both join as managing directors in the firm’s deal advisory and turnaround wings.
Five consulting firms have been awarded a position on a major digital applications framework for the UK government. NTT Data UK, Kainos Software, Kerv Digital, Mercator Digital and Stellarmann will support the UK tax office as it transitions to digital technology – among other projects.
Risk advisory expert HKA has appointed eight new members to its global partner group. The move comes as the firm continues to grow its international presence. HKA is an international consultancy specialising in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services.
Countries with more resilient labour markets are also some of the world’s most climate-friendly, according to research from London-headquartered strategy advisory firm Whiteshield. In its annual Global Labour Resilience Index, Whiteshield has demonstrated that countries with the most resilient labour markets tend to also be the greenest.
Kearney has promoted company veteran Richard Forrest to Chair of its European business. The London-based senior partner has been with the global strategy and management consulting firm since the turn of the century, holding several leadership roles during his tenure.
Top creatives are mostly blind to the issue of 'AI washing'. Around 80% of creatives and designers are unaware of the practice occurring, according to a poll from Designit, a global innovation consultancy owned by Wipro.
KPMG’s UK entity has announced the appointment of a new leader for its technology, media and telecom wing. Joe Cassidy is promoted to the role after spending a decade with the Big Four firm. Commenting on the news, Mark Gibson, who is the global TMT sector lead for KPMG, said, “The Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) sector has experienced significant disruption, and Joe brings a wealth of knowledge to our UK TMT practice to help clients through their most difficult challenges.
Cadence Innova has achieved B Corp status and joins a global network of businesses whose unified goal is to transform the economy into an inclusive, transparent, and sustainable system, confirming the firm’s long-standing dedication to ESG values.
The Sports Consultancy has appointed Matt Wilson as a managing director at the firm. The move comes after the advisory firm enjoyed sustained financial growth in the last year. Commenting on his promotion, Wilson commented, “I am absolutely delighted to take on the responsibilities of my new role as managing director of The Sports Consultancy, building upon the exceptional achievements of the team so far, and I am excited about the future.
CPC Project Services has converted to employee ownership, as it looks to commence a new era of growth. CEO Steve Mole will continue to head up the firm, while staff will have a greater stake in how the company is run.
International professional services firm Interpath has confirmed the appointment of Russell Worrall. He takes on the role of its UK head of advisory, as Interpath continues to expand the practice which led its most recent set of financial results.
International M&A advisory Marktlink has expanded its UK Midlands presence by opening a second office in the region. The new site in Nottingham will enable Marktlink to service business owners across both the East and West Midlands, with experienced specialised advisers.
Global risk and financial advisory solutions firm Kroll has appointed Jennifer Huntington as chief operating officer. She will work to oversee Kroll’s global business operations and technology function to drive greater consistency, discipline, and operational excellence.
Since 2019, the Berkeley Foundation has funded Crisis Skylight Brent to develop ‘place-based work’ helping to tackle homelessness in the area. As part of this funding, Campbell Tickell was commissioned to evaluate the success of the place-based work by Brent – as the partnership undertakes a particularly challenging roll-out of the new ‘Built for Zero’ initiative, using data to try and prevent homelessness in real-time.
AlixPartners has confirmed it is acquiring the majority operations of Berylls. The addition of the automotive consultancy will add more than 100 experts to AlixPartners’ teams in six countries. Founded in 2011, The Berylls Group is a professional services firm supporting automotive clients in Germany, China, the UK, South Korea, North America, Austria, and Switzerland.
UK advisory firm Develop Consulting has been awarded a significant one-year contract by NHS England, extending its “General Practice Level Support” towards an additional 1,000 GP practices. The work will come as part of the NHS England’s Primary Care Access Recovery Plan.
UK businesses will fall behind the Paris Agreement pathway by 2025 at their current rate of decarbonisation, according to a new study. Analysing the disclosures of 1,800 UK-headquartered companies, the researchers found that the average rate of emissions reductions has fallen by 3% over the last two years.
Speculation on the future of Everton Football Club has gone into overdrive, amid reports that it has contacted insolvency advisors. With the club yet to issue a statement on its reported tapping of professionals from Teneo, industry experts have speculated it could be on the brink of administration.
Samuel Pachoud is a partner in the Business Consulting practice of EY, and a member of the Energy & Industrials and Energy Transition teams. An accredited Chartered Management Consultant, Pachoud outlines how the Chartered program can help colleagues and peers with achieving excellence in their work.
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