Point B names David Hanfland as chief executive officer

Point B, a Seattle-headquartered management consulting firm, has appointed David Hanfland as chief executive officer, effective March 31.

Hanfland, who is based in Chicago, joins the firm with over 30 years of consulting experience. He has deep expertise in scaling professional services businesses, including digital and analytics capabilities.

Hanfland joins Point B from Kearney, where he spent over 25 years, including 10 years on the global leadership team. He previously served as global vice-chair for strategy and corporate development, head of the Americas region, and head of the global health practice.

Between 2003 and 2008, Hanfland was a managing director at Huron Consulting Group.

He has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Indiana University.

“Point B’s team is the foundation of our business, and we are confident that David Hanfland is the right leader to guide us forward,” said Chris Marsh, chairman of Point B’s board. “His proven success in the professional services sector, combined with his strong alignment with our values, positions us for a successful 2025 and beyond.”

Point B was founded in 1995 and has over 700 associates across 12 US offices. The firm has practices in strategy and operations, digital transformation, enterprise technology, M&A, and organizational effectiveness, among other areas.

“Point B’s investment in innovation and the team’s long history of exceptional delivery to their customers provide a strong foundation from which we can build,” said Hanfland. “I look forward to partnering across Point B and our customers to lead the business into its next chapter.”