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KPMG appoints six senior directors through internal promotions

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KPMG appoints six senior directors through internal promotions

The Saudi member firm of KPMG has promoted six of its leaders to senior director level across its advisory, tax and internal functions.

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Capgemini to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities in Germany with the acquisition of Braincourt Gmbh

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Capgemini to strengthen its data and analytics capabilities in Germany with the acquisition of Braincourt Gmbh

Capgemini announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire Braincourt, a specialist in business intelligence and data science services. The acquisition will enhance Capgemini’s in demand data and analytics capabilities in Germany and Northern Europe. The transaction is expected to be completed in the coming days.

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PwC appoints new UK Defence leader

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PwC appoints new UK Defence leader

PwC has appointed a new leader of its UK Defence team, Ian Hillier.

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Bain & Company welcomes Karen Khalaf and Elif Koc to partner team

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Bain & Company welcomes Karen Khalaf and Elif Koc to partner team

Global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company has added two female partners to its leadership team in the Middle East: Karen Khalaf and Elif Koc.

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Transforming the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) function

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Transforming the governance, risk and compliance (GRC) function

Organizations are increasingly facing challenges that make them recognize the need for upgrading their governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) function. Mohammad AbuDalo, Head of GRC at KPMG in Saudi Arabia and Levant, outlines five steps that should be considered during any GRC transformation.

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Eight new partners at Wavestone in 2022

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Eight new partners at Wavestone in 2022

Wavestone, a leading European consulting firm specializing in business transformation, announces the promotion of six employees and the arrival of two Partners.

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Organisations need to redefine the employee experience to retain talent and improve satisfaction at work

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Organisations need to redefine the employee experience to retain talent and improve satisfaction at work

Only 28% of non-supervisory employees say that they are satisfied at work, compared with 80% of leaders who believe that their employees are satisfied, finds Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report, “People Experience Advantage: How companies can make life better for their most important assets.” According to the study, the key barriers to employee satisfaction include challenges around career progression and skill development, manager behaviours and relationships, compensation and recognition, and data and technology. The report, which surveyed 2,250 employees from 750 organisations, also highlights 10 key actions that organisations and their leadership need to take to bridge this gap between employee satisfaction and leader perception in order to remain competitive and retain talent.

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Bain & Company to offer ESG training to all consultants

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Bain & Company to offer ESG training to all consultants

Bain & Company has made a move to train all consultants internationally in ESG within months

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Accenture Completes Acquisition of Stellantis’ World Class Manufacturing Training & Consulting Business

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Accenture Completes Acquisition of Stellantis’ World Class Manufacturing Training & Consulting Business

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Stellantis’ World Class Manufacturing Training & Consulting business, a center of excellence that supports process optimization in manufacturing and the supply chain. Financial terms of the transaction previously announced on September 13, were not disclosed.

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Ankura Announces Global Sports Advisory Practice and Appointment of Industry Expert, Jonny Gray

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Ankura Announces Global Sports Advisory Practice and Appointment of Industry Expert, Jonny Gray

Strategic Expert Bolsters Ankura’s Multidisciplinary Global Sports Advisory Offering

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IBM Redefines Hybrid Cloud Application and Data Storage Adding Red Hat Storage to IBM Offerings

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IBM Redefines Hybrid Cloud Application and Data Storage Adding Red Hat Storage to IBM Offerings

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced today it will add Red Hat storage product roadmaps and Red Hat associate teams to the IBM Storage business unit, bringing consistent application and data storage across on-premises infrastructure and cloud.

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AlixPartners bolsters digital team with AI and data science expert Hoyoung Pak

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AlixPartners bolsters digital team with AI and data science expert Hoyoung Pak

AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, today announced that Hoyoung Pak has joined as a Managing Director in the firm’s Digital practice.

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KPMG promotes six to partner in its Lower Gulf business

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KPMG promotes six to partner in its Lower Gulf business

KPMG has appointed six new partners in the Lower Gulf, across its Advisory, Tax, and Audit practices.

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Capgemini to relocate Asia Pacific headquarters to SG from HK

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Capgemini to relocate Asia Pacific headquarters to SG from HK

Business consultancy Capgemini is shifting its Asia Pacific headquarter to Singapore after moving key functions out of Hong Kong. A spokesperson of Capgemini confirmed that the consultancy will be running out of Marina Bay Financial District in downtown Singapore.

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GEP expands in the Middle East with new Abu Dhabi office

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GEP expands in the Middle East with new Abu Dhabi office

Global procurement and supply chain provider GEP has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the launch of a new office in Abu Dhabi.

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With 20% of Retail Banks Planning to Significantly Increase Spending on ESG, Sustainability Is the Next Frontier for Competitive Advantage

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With 20% of Retail Banks Planning to Significantly Increase Spending on ESG, Sustainability Is the Next Frontier for Competitive Advantage

New Report from Boston Consulting Group Finds ESG-Related Products in Core Business Lines Could Generate Substantial Revenue for Retail Banks

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PwC appoints Eric Janson as global private equity leader

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PwC appoints Eric Janson as global private equity leader

PwC has appointed Eric Janson as its global leader of private equity, real assets, and sovereign funds.

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Changi Airport taps Accenture for traveller experience transformation

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Changi Airport taps Accenture for traveller experience transformation

Changi Airport Group has selected Accenture as its partner for a major traveller experience transformation, continuing a year long relationship between the two companies.

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Baker Tilly expands tax practice with True Partners Consulting purchase

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Baker Tilly expands tax practice with True Partners Consulting purchase

Baker Tilly US has acquired True Partners Consulting, a Chicago-based tax and business advisory firm.

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AlixPartners hires Himanshu Khandelwal as managing director

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AlixPartners hires Himanshu Khandelwal as managing director

AlixPartners, a global management consulting firm, has hired Himanshu Khandelwal as a managing director in its digital practice.

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