LEADERS IN CONSULTING SAWOO

Eager to use AI in client projects? Try experimenting internally first. Zühlke did exactly that and reduced their discovery process time by 75%. In this episode, Sammy is joined by Melanie Marchant, Head of Digital Consulting at Zühlke. Melanie gives us an insider’s look at how her team is harnessing AI—not just to streamline operations but to revolutionize them completely. She shares valuable insights into how early internal experimentation enabled her to upgrade the company's AI competencie...

From the gritty streets of law enforcement to the cutting edge of digital asset consulting, how does one navigate such a dramatic career shift?In this episode, we sit down with Scott Pounder, Managing Director — Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting, who shares his journey from law enforcement to leading digital asset and blockchain initiatives in a global consulting firm. Scott delves into the transition, highlighting how skills honed in law enforcement have empowered him in the co...

Bringing on partners is a substantial investment and a risky growth strategy. Cultural clashes, loss of control, competitive issues — there's plenty that could go wrong. EGC has made it work for them, however, with their teams in German-speaking markets having doubled since Norman Weisser joined the company.In this episode, we are joined by Norman Weisser, Partner at EGC Eurogroup Consulting Germany. Norman shares the secrets behind their strategic expansion. He discusses the advantages of th...

Ready to expand your consultancy business to the Middle East? IFZA make it simple.In this episode, host Sammy Gebele sits down with Diego Michel, Head of International Business Development at IFZA Dubai. Diego shares valuable insights on why Dubai is a prime hub for accessing emerging markets across the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Central Asia. He explains how IFZA facilitates seamless business setup and expansion, making Dubai an attractive destination for consulting firms and their cl...

Thibault Lecat is 6 months into his new role as Partner at Bain & Company. He joins us on the podcast to share his experience and insights as one of the firm's newest Partners.Thibault dives into his personal experiences transitioning into this pivotal role, the strategic challenges of establishing and scaling a practice, and how Bain supports new partners through its unique integration process. He shares practical insights into the day-to-day responsibilities and strategic thinking requi...

Steve Jobs once said, “You cannot connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.”This statement will strike a chord for anyone whose career path led them to unpredictable destinations; such is the case with Antoine Mollion, Managing Director EMEA at ERP Success Partners. In this episode, Antoine shares his remarkable journey from the hospitality industry to leading a key entity of a g...