en_ENConsultancy.eu - Online platform for the consulting industryWed Aug 05 10:08:29 UTC 2026https://www.consultancy.euWed, 05 Aug 2026 11:07:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14153/european-banks-enter-an-operational-excellence-era-as-rate-driven-profits-fadeEuropean banking is entering a period of normalization following the exceptional conditions of 2023 to 2025, according to Kearney’s latest European Retail Banking Radar, which tracks the performance of 88 banks across 21 markets in Western and Eastern Europe.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:06:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14159/atos-amplify-appoints-joost-paalvast-as-partner-in-dutch-businessAtos Amplify, the business and technology consulting arm of Atos, has strengthened its partner team with the appointment of Joost Paalvast. Joost brings more than 25 years of consulting experience to Atos Amplify.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14150/how-ace-company-makes-regulatory-ai-work-pairing-platform-with-domain-expertiseThe RegTech team of ACE + Company brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds – including software engineers, data scientists, AI experts, a UX designer, consultants, and regulatory specialists – to help financial institutions digitally transform regulatory complexity into clarity and efficiency.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14156/teneo-appoints-jean-charles-simon-as-senior-advisor-in-paris-officeGlobal advisory firm Teneo has appointed Jean-Charles Simon as a Senior Advisor in the firm’s Paris office. An economist, entrepreneur and widely recognised expert in financial markets, Jean-Charles brings more than 25 years of experience across public policy, corporate strategy, finance and capital markets.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:18:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14147/how-phd-graduates-found-a-home-in-semantic-data-consultingSemmtech has welcomed two new consultants: Apollos Yohanna and Amos van Baalen, both of whom recently completed their doctoral dissertations before moving into consulting. Their appointments reflect a broader trend at the company, where academic researchers often transition into applied semantic technology roles.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:17:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14144/bridging-the-ai-value-gap-why-european-leadership-must-align-with-the-frontlineThree out of four organizations across Europe are failing to secure transformative value from AI, according to a report from Eraneos. While tools are widely deployed and adoption dashboards continue to climb, organizational structures have largely failed to keep pace.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:15:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14141/vredestein-turns-millions-of-online-conversations-into-brand-intelligenceUnderstanding how customers perceive a brand has become increasingly important in today’s digital marketplace. Premium tire manufacturer Vredestein partnered with Hammer to transform millions of online conversations into actionable brand intelligence, delivering fresh insight into brand awareness, customer sentiment and competitive positioning.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:31:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14132/charities-must-rethink-fundraising-to-win-over-germanys-next-generation-of-donorsThe way young Germans donate to charities – and how – is changing rapidly. According to a new study by Simon-Kucher and UNICEF, understanding the motivations, expectations, and giving behaviour of the next generation of donors is becoming essential for nonprofit organisations seeking to secure sustainable fundraising in the years ahead.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:23:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14129/french-hr-tech-firm-skello-targets-european-expansion-after-200-million-investmentFrench HR tech firm Skello has secured a €200 million investment from Bridgepoint, with the aim of accelerating its European expansion and further strengthening its investments in artificial intelligence.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:22:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14126/ukraine-mckinseys-oleksandr-kravchenko-appointed-as-minister-of-economy-environmentOleksandr Kravchenko, Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company’s Kyiv office, has been appointed as Ukraine’s Minister of Economy & Environment. Kravchenko brings decades of experience in strategy, transformation and the energy sector to a government tasked with rebuilding the country while managing the ongoing impact of war.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:20:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14123/dss-named-one-of-switzerlands-best-managed-companies-for-3rd-consecutive-yearFor the third consecutive year, dss+ has been named one of Switzerland’s ‘Best Managed Companies’, recognising the consultancy’s excellence in management, leadership and business performance. The Best Managed Companies programme celebrates outstanding private companies that demonstrate excellence across strategy, innovation, governance, culture and financial performance.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:57:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14135/openai-promotes-sia-to-advanced-partner-in-its-openai-partner-networkOpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and a suite of enterprise AI solutions, has named Sia an Advanced Partner within its OpenAI Partner Network. The designation marks a rapid progression for Sia, which was among the select group of Founding Partners when the network launched in June.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:34:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14120/mckinsey-appoints-andreas-venus-as-managing-partner-for-germany-and-austriaMcKinsey & Company has appointed Andreas Venus as its new Managing Partner for Germany and Austria. He succeeds Fabian Billing on the 1st of August 2026. The leadership change brings a new face to the top of one of Germany’s most prestigious consulting firms, while maintaining continuity within McKinsey’s business.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:26:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14117/oaklins-geopolitics-and-ma-are-rewriting-europes-defense-playbookThe European aerospace and defense industry is entering a period of prolonged expansion driven by a notable uptick in M&A activity. A market report from Oaklins reveals that geopolitical tensions and a push for strategic autonomy are driving governments to significantly increase their defense spending.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:24:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14114/why-traditional-cost-cutting-no-longer-protects-food-beverage-marginsCompanies in the food & beverage industry are facing a fundamental shift in how they protect their profitability, according to a new study by EFESO Management Consultants, which suggests that leadership teams can no longer rely solely on short-term fixes and instead must develop an operating model capable of absorbing cost volatility and preventing friction by design.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14111/peter-mucke-and-hermann-hienz-join-bearingpoints-german-leadership-teamInternational consulting firm BearingPoint has strengthened its team in Germany with Peter Mücke (partner) and Hermann Hienz (director), who both bring extensive expertise in regulatory risk management.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:22:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14108/civilia-launches-to-strengthen-cyber-resilience-for-ukrainian-civilian-infrastructureUkrainian cybersecurity company A42, with the participation of Dutch consulting and technology company IG&H, has launched the international program CIVILIA (Civilian Infrastructure Visibility, Intelligence & Alignment).Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:16:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14105/simon-kucher-adds-falko-graf-meisner-to-german-partner-teamSimon-Kucher, a global commercial strategy and growth consultancy, has appointed Falko Graf-Meisner as Partner in its Healthcare & Life Sciences division. Based in the firm’s Frankfurt office, Graf-Meisner brings more than 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, with a strong track record of helping organizations drive marketing and sales excellence to boost topline growth.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:14:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14102/when-permit-litigation-becomes-an-investment-risk-for-renewable-energy-projectsThe biggest obstacles to Europe’s energy transition are no longer just limited to technology, funding, or political ambition. Legal uncertainty is also emerging as a key challenge, write Marieke van der Werf and Axel Geers from Marsh.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:06:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/14093/kpn-partners-with-mckinsey-to-reinvent-customer-service-through-agentic-aiKPN is transforming its customer service operations with digital agents that work seamlessly alongside human employees. The AI-powered approach enables the largest telecommunications provider in the Netherlands to operate more efficiently while delivering a faster experience for customers.