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

Five consulting firms advise on acquisition of Willerby by Equistone Equistone Partners has purchased a majority stake in UK-based static caravan manufacturers Willerby from Caird Capital, for an undisclosed fee.
29 June 2017
BDO International appoints Keith Farlinger as global CEO BDO's most senior management has approved the appointment of Keith Farlinger as the new CEO of BDO International, effective from November 1st 2017.
29 June 2017
Arup supports development of Chrysalis amphitheater in Maryland The Chrysalis amphitheatre was opened on the 22nd of April in Columbia, Maryland.
29 June 2017
Report casts doubt on how capably firms assess enterprise risk A new report exploring the role of chief risk officers in managing risks has shown the majority of executives merely regard risk management should be value driven.
28 June 2017
Wavestone: Four key lessons from WannaCry ransomware attack As the media attention to the WannaCry attack ebbs away, Wavestone’s cyber-security team have analysed the global hack to identify four central lessons for every organisation to boost their cyber-def
28 June 2017
Croatian government picks AlixPartners to advise on Agrokor restructuring AlixPartners have been selected as advisors for the restructuring of Croatian food-to-retail consortium Agrokor Group.
28 June 2017
Paul Wishman joins insurance practice of CGI in London Business consultancy CGI has picked up digital transformation expert Paul Wishman, who joins as a Vice President in its Global Insurance line.
28 June 2017
Mott MacDonald launches diversity and inclusion action plan Engineering and development consultancy Mott MacDonald has announced plans to drive up diversity among its ranks in the UK.
28 June 2017
Raymond James hires Hinkens and Egli as Managing Directors Raymond James has confirmed former KPMG employee Konrad Hinkens as a Managing Director in its Germany operation, along with Steve Egli, appointed to the same role in the firm’s San Francisco outfit.
28 June 2017
Strategic priorities for the asset and wealth management industry To stay ahead of the game, asset managers should focus their sweet spots of growth while keeping costs in tune, according to a new study.
27 June 2017
The 25 best companies to work for according to LinkedIn Social business platform LinkedIn has unveiled its annual rankings of the best employers to work for in the world.
27 June 2017
Global oil producers slash costs as low commodity prices bite In a bid to remain operational, globally oil companies have been forced to decrease operational costs by 29% on average, with around 50% of cost cutting likely to be sustainable in the longer-term.
27 June 2017
18 consulting firms scoop International M&A Advisor Awards 18 consulting firms have been honoured at the annual Advisor Awards, as the M&A Advisor unveiled winners of its 2017 edition.
27 June 2017
Projective expands into Germany with new office in Frankfurt Projective, a consultancy and project management specialist, has entered the German market with the opening of an office in Frankfurt.
27 June 2017
The five main impacts of 5AMLD regulation for financial institutions Matt Taylor, a Managing Director in the Risk and Compliance wing of Protiviti, reflects on the impact of the Fifth EU AML Directive (5AMLD) and provides tips how organisations can best prepare for th
27 June 2017
BDO appoints Jeff Randall and Russell King Independent Non-Executives BDO has appointed industry experts Jeff Randall and Russell King to the role of Independent Non-Executives.
27 June 2017
Professional Services industry continues growth but trends to impact future The professional services industry has continued a steady rise, however slowing growth suggests global macro, technology and sector trends are due to impact on future increases, a new report has conf
26 June 2017
World's top 100 brands increase brand value to $3.4 trillion The world’s top 100 brands have a total brand value of $3.4 trillion, up 133% on 2006, finds a new report.
26 June 2017
Six questions for Chris Preston on the rise of independent consultancy The number of independent consultants in the UK has been growing rapidly in recent years, on the back of the wider gig-economy trend visible in the professional services landscape.
26 June 2017
Civil service staff take Digital Skills Gap into own hands Despite enthusiasm for digital transformation, Whitehall workers are becoming frustrated by a lack of support and clear leadership, a Sopra Steria survey reveals.
26 June 2017
Consortium invests €10 million in car sharing service Snappcar Along with AutoBinck and Founders, Europcar has invested €10 million in Snappcar, an app which allows its users to share their car with other network members.
26 June 2017
Ramboll continues consultancy support to wind project in Norway Norway's Fosen Vind project will add around 1 GW of wind capacity to its energy grid, sufficient to power around 170,000 households.
26 June 2017
Navigant boosts Energy practice with six senior advisors Navigant, has boosted its Global Energy advisory capacity with the addition of six new experts.
26 June 2017
Amsterdam ousts London as top European city for hotel investment A study has revealed London has lost its reputation as the hotel industry investment capital of Europe, amid concerns at the terms of Brexit, while Amsterdam capitalised to seize the top spot.
23 June 2017
Independence is a core value for the firm, says OC&C On Tuesday, Consultancy.uk reported that EY is rumoured to be eyeing OC&C Strategy Consultants, one of the globe’s premier strategy consulting firms.
23 June 2017
The 10 most profitable airlines of the globe American Airlines have become the world’s most profitable airline according to new figures between 2012 and 2016.
23 June 2017
Elixirr and Standard Bank launch international exchange programme South African banking group, Standard Bank, have seen two employees join management consulting firm Elixirr as part of a new international exchange programme between the companies.
23 June 2017
UK media & entertainment sector to be worth £72 billion by 2021 UK data from the annual Entertainment & Media Outlook report forecasts the UK's Virtual Reality (VR) industry to grow to a value of £801m by 2021, at a rate of 76% year on year, making it the fastest
23 June 2017
BDO more than doubles its footprint in Costa Rica with acquisition BDO has more than doubled its presence in Costa Rica with the addition of local professional services firm Grupo Camach.
23 June 2017
Bain hires defense and government expert Deborah Lee James Bain & Company has hired military and civil services expert Deborah Lee James as a Special Advisor.
23 June 2017
Transparency and focus key to driving back cyberthreat in Asia-Pacific Cybercrime in the Asia-Pacific region continues to plague business, individuals and governments alike, with a new report from Oliver Wyman stating transparency and focus are key to businesses' salvation.
22 June 2017
Inventory optimisation is key for improved cash conversion cycle There are large differences in the working capital performance of Dutch manufacturing companies, according to a new benchmark.
22 June 2017

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