KPMG has signed an unconditional agreement to sell its restructuring practice to Interpath Advisory, a newly-formed company backed by private equity firm HIG Europe.
EY announces that it has expanded its Life Sciences practice with the appointment of two new Partners, four Associate Partners and three Directors in the UK and globally.
Accenture has acquired Cirrus, a UK headquartered leadership and talent consultancy. Cirrus joins Accenture’s Talent & Organization / Human Potential team and strengthens its development and coaching capabilities for leaders seeking business transformation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Wipro appoints Philippe Dintrans as head of Domain & Consulting, for its Integrated Digital, Engineering, and Application Services business or iDEAS.
The Department of Defence has selected Accenture as the system integrator for its overhaul of the country’s core security vetting IT systems under a new $114.2 million contract.
Australian utilities giant Endeavour Energy has transitioned to SAP SuccessFactors following a remote deployment by Deloitte and Syniti.
Wipro is learnt to have won a $500 million contract from US cosmetics maker Estee Lauder, making it a significant deal under CEO Thierry Delaporte. Wipro will provide application development and maintenance and infrastructure management services.
Global consulting firm Capco has been acquired by Wipro in a $1.5 billion deal, adding over 5,000 business and technology consultants to its financial services practice.
Cognizant has stepped up its hiring efforts for both freshers and lateral hires in the country and expects the number of new recruits in the March quarter to be "more than ever before", Cognizant India Chairman and Managing Director Rajesh Nambiar said.
ZS Associates, the US-based consulting firm that works with pharmaceutical and technology companies, is planning to ramp up its operations in India. The company will be hiring 3,000 employees across its Bengaluru, Delhi, and Pune offices. ZS already hires over 5,500 employees in India.
ICON plc, (ICLR), a provider of outsourced drug and device development and commercialisation services, announced its agreement to acquire PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (PRAH) in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $12 billion.
Bain & Company announced today that Julie Coffman, a partner based in the firm’s Chicago office, has been named its first-ever Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). Coffman led the formation of and serves as the global head of Bain’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practice
The Biden administration is reopening the process for registering for an H1B visa in the U.S. on March 22nd. A potential 65,000 visas will be issued at random under the so-called "lottery rule" and recipients will be able to start their new roles in October 2021.
As it looks to expand its expertise across the globe, BCG Platinion has announced three new senior appointments in Paris and key markets in South America and Africa.
Deloitte has bolstered its Middle East leadership team with two partnership promotions and one major appointment in Saudi Arabia over the past month, along with earlier admitting the firm’s first ever female regional risk advisory partner.
FTI Consulting has come to an agreement with UAE-based accounting and advisory firm RAI to offer their individual services to respective client bases in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
In a world of volatility, complexity and data, businesses often struggle to develop cohesive strategies for long-term growth. A group of senior advisors at Monitor Deloitte have teamed up to launch a new book addressing how artificial intelligence can facilitate more robust scenario planning, and help companies chart a sustained course for success.
McKinsey & Company has named a new Managing Partner in Germany. As of the 1st of March 2021, Fabian Billing takes the reins from Cornelius Baur.
Global strategy and operations consulting firm Kearney has appointed four new partners in France.
Capgemini announces the appointment of Jim Bailey as CEO of the Americas Strategic Business Unit and Group Executive Board Member. In his new role Jim will focus on achieving Capgemini’s growth ambition across the region and consolidating its position as a strategic partner to CxOs in the key markets of North America and Latin America.