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The latest news in the consulting industry in the US. An overview of consulting news, research and firm updates.

Americans find high value in STEM careers, digitalization The Randstand Workmonitor survey has revealed that 68% of American workers would choose a field of study focused on science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
01 August 2019
Transportation-to-grid platforms represent $200 billion opportunity Transportation electrification and grid integration will revolutionize the energy and transportation industries, and unlock opportunities of $150 billion to $200 billion in annual revenue by 2028, ac
01 August 2019
IRI adds Carrie Shea as managing partner of growth consulting Market research and consulting firm IRI has brought in Carrie Shea to serve as a managing partner of growth consulting in its IRI Strategic Analytics business.
01 August 2019
Guidehouse adds health tech expert Rich Wilson as director Guidehouse (formerly) PwC Public Sector, has hired Rich Wilson as a director in its Washington, DC office.
31 July 2019
Tetra Tech wins $70-million analytical services contract from USAID Consultancy Tetra Tech and its small business partners have won a $70-million, multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for analytical support services for USAID headq
31 July 2019
Critics point finger at PwC’s Facebook report A controversial report by Big Four consulting firm PwC’s CMO Advisory business, commissioned by Facebook Australia, has been pulled from internet circulation, after concerns surfaced regarding its me
31 July 2019
Automated agreements processes provide financial benefit A study by Forrester Consulting has revealed that companies with automated agreement processes can work more quickly, cheaply, with less risk and better customer service.
30 July 2019
To stay relevant, banks must digitize: BCG As the business landscape becomes increasingly digitized, banks would do well to adopt new technologies and advance their digital capabilities, according to “Banks Brace for a New Wave of Digital Dis
30 July 2019
Bilfinger hires Ed Emmett as advisory director Global engineering and industrial services company Bilfinger has hired Ed Emmett as a consultant for its North America division, which is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
30 July 2019
Deloitte announces 'Team Deloitte' for 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Big Four firm Deloitte announced its sponsorship of six athletes preparing to compete in the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
29 July 2019
Management and media consultancy 11 Street Media launches in Atlanta 30-year media and advertising industry veteran Gary Pizzati has opened 11 Street Media in Atlanta.
29 July 2019
Point B appoints Duncan James as chief growth officer Management consulting firm Point B has appointed Duncan James as its chief growth officer.
29 July 2019
AI and emerging tech will upend HR management Ninety-four percent of chief human resources officers and HR executives believe AI and technology will alter HR function, according to a report from HR consultancy Boyden.
26 July 2019
Lockton hires Anthony Dagostino to lead cyber and technology practice Professional services firm Lockton has brought in Anthony Dagostino to serve as executive vice president and global cyber and technology practice leader.
26 July 2019
Equiteq advises WGroup on sale to Wavestone Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) consultancy Equiteq has advised WGroup on its sale to French consultancy Wavestone.
26 July 2019
US autonomous vehicle market could hit $560 billion by 2035 The autonomous market as a whole is projected to grow by $560 billion by 2035.
25 July 2019
Buck appoints Lori Block as industry insights leader HR consultancy Buck has promoted company veteran Lori Block to industry insights leader. Based in the Bay Area, Block has more than 30 years of experience in human resources and benefits consulting.
25 July 2019
Interview with McKinsey alum and AirDev founder Andrew Haller Four years ago, Andrew Haller quit his job at management consultancy McKinsey & Company to co-launch his own Silicon Valley startup.
25 July 2019
Most CPG brands planning to increase spending on packaging A L.E.K Consulting survey of 250 consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand owners found that 75% expect to increase packaging spending over the next year.
24 July 2019
CEO compensation jumped 5.8% at the biggest US companies Median total direct compensation at the 300 largest US companies increased by 5.8% in 2018 to reach $13.9 million, according to analysis from organizational consultancy Korn Ferry.
24 July 2019
Protiviti opens innovation sites in New York and Chicago Global consulting firm Protiviti has announced the opening of two Protiviti Inn innovation sites – one in New York, the other in Chicago.
24 July 2019
Mercer names Mustafa Faizani as West market business leader, wealth Health, wealth, and career consultancy Mercer has appointed Mustafa Faizani as the West market business leader for wealth.
23 July 2019
Kohlberg & Company acquires utilities-focused EN Engineering Private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake of utilities-focused engineering consultancy EN Engineering from private equity firm General Atlantic.
23 July 2019
Deloitte expands global Catalyst network Deloitte announced that it is expanding its Catalyst network, which connects startups with businesses and governments to develop “disruptive” technology and solutions.
23 July 2019
Maine Pointe adds Adam Smith to family office sector Global supply chain and operations consultancy Maine Pointe has appointed Adam Smith as VP and industry partner in the firm’s family office sector.
22 July 2019
High Net Worth Individual wealth declined by 3% High New Worth Individual wealth fell by 3% in 2018, according to technology consultancy Capgemini’s annual World Wealth Report.
22 July 2019
L.E.K. Consulting hires John Vanderslice as senior advisor Global management consultancy L.E.K. Consulting has added John T.A. Vanderslice as a senior advisor in its hospitality practice.
22 July 2019
Bay Area homelessness crisis needs coordinated strategy, says McKinsey Coordinated effort from governments, nonprofits, and private sector is needed to stem the growing homelessness issue in the San Francisco Bay Area, according to a recent report from management consul
22 July 2019
Proudfoot’s Pamela Hackett wins global CEO award Management consulting firm Proudfoot CEO Pamela Hackett is the global CEO award winner of the CEO Today 2019 Management Consulting Awards.
19 July 2019
Social inequality more impactful on well-being than income inequality Boston Consulting Group’s Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA) suggests that the correlation between well-being and social equality is stronger than that between income equality and wel
19 July 2019
CCG Catalyst adds fintech expert Scarlett Sieber CCG Catalyst Consulting Group, a financial services sector–focused management consultancy, has brought in financial services and fintech expert Scarlett Sieber as a managing director and chief strate
19 July 2019
US utilities should improve resilience as climate change hits market The impact of climate change on the global economy is expected to increase as storms become more frequent and intense. Utilities already face additional costs from increased storm activity.
18 July 2019

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