Today's Management Consulting Pulse
FTI Consulting steers Trinseo through Chapter 11 restructuring
FTI Consulting has been hired to manage Trinseo's Chapter 11 filing as the plastics and engineered materials maker restructures its balance sheet. The plan targets a $2 billion debt reduction and includes a $183 million financing package to keep operations running. In Q1, Trinseo reported $725 million in revenue while narrowing its net loss to $116 million.
How Traditional Institutions Achieve Greenfield Success and Cultural Modernization
The video explains how Paragon Bank, a FTSE 250 specialist lender, created a green‑field digital savings product called Spring by pairing attractive interest rates with a frictionless digital experience. Partnering with Mambu’s API‑first core banking engine, Paragon built a composable architecture that could connect to multiple providers, allowing the bank to launch the product quickly and scale as demand grew. Key insights include the dual importance of competitive rates and a seamless front‑end UI, the use of agile, sprint‑based development, and a phased rollout that began with employee and friends‑and‑family pilots before a public launch. The bank emphasized a hassle‑free customer journey, leveraging customer insight to present a solution rather than a choice, which translated into strong Trustpilot scores and rapid adoption. Notable examples cited were the 500 billion pounds of idle current‑account deposits that Spring aimed to capture, the “hassle‑free” promise highlighted in marketing, and the strategic decision to use Mambu’s modular API to avoid monolithic vendor lock‑in. Paragon’s internal transformation also shifted cultural norms toward agile product ownership across the enterprise. The broader implication is that traditional institutions must modernize both their rate offerings and digital infrastructure to remain competitive. A composable, API‑driven core combined with an agile mindset enables banks to respond swiftly to market changes, drive sustainable deposit growth, and reshape legacy cultures toward continuous innovation.
DiamondRock Broadens UAE Business Setup and Compliance Services
DiamondRock announced on May 26, 2026 that it is expanding its UAE company‑formation and compliance portfolio to cover Mainland, Freezone and Offshore setups, plus licensing, visa, banking and VAT services. The move targets a surge in international entrepreneurs seeking end‑to‑end...
Hong Kong Tops Switzerland as Global Cross‑Border Wealth Hub, BCG Report Shows
Boston Consulting Group’s 2026 Global Wealth Report says Hong Kong now holds $2.9 trillion in offshore assets, narrowly surpassing Switzerland’s $2.94 trillion. The shift reflects a surge of mainland‑China capital and a revived local equity market, signaling a new east‑west balance in...
Leading Organizational Change Without a Road Map
INSEAD’s May 2026 study of a pseudonymous pharma giant (PG) shows how executive teams can lead large‑scale, adaptive transformation without a detailed roadmap. By recognizing the change as an adaptive problem, the leaders shifted from over‑analysis to asking “why not change?”...
EY, Microsoft Commit $1 B to AI‑Powered HR and Talent Solutions
EY and Microsoft have announced a joint five‑year AI program with more than $1 billion in funding, targeting HR, talent acquisition and workforce analytics. The partnership blends Microsoft’s engineering depth with EY’s consulting expertise to move clients from pilot projects to...
Every Moment Matters: How Leadership Behaviors Shape Results | Anne Frewin
The webinar, presented by Anne Fruin, explored how everyday leadership behaviors shape organizational outcomes. Drawing on her lean‑focused background, Fruin argued that managers are the primary lever for employee engagement and that disengagement is a systemic risk to continuous‑improvement initiatives. Key...
Mercer Survey Shows 99% of Executives Brace for AI‑Driven Layoffs Within Two Years
Mercer’s Global Talent Trends report, based on a survey of 12,000 senior leaders, finds that 99% of executives expect AI to trigger workforce reductions within two years. The finding spotlights a looming talent shift that consulting firms must help clients...
ERP Implementation: Hardest Lessons & System Integrator Switch
The video dissects a multinational ERP rollout that combined SAP S/4HANA with C4 HANA, CPQ, field service, finance, supply‑chain and warranty modules—an unprecedented, end‑to‑end implementation. The speaker recounts how the project’s sheer breadth forced a focus on people as much as...
McKinsey Rolls Out Free AI Interview Coach, 10,000 Use It in First Month
McKinsey & Company launched a free, AI‑powered interview preparation tool for entry‑level applicants, delivering unlimited quantitative case practice. In its first month, about 10,000 candidates used the platform, which the firm says will democratize access to interview coaching and reduce...
EY and Microsoft Commit $1 Billion to AI Partnership Targeting Finance Services
EY and Microsoft announced a joint AI initiative worth more than $1 billion over five years, focused on rolling out generative AI across finance, tax, risk, HR and supply‑chain functions. The partnership will combine Microsoft’s engineering talent with EY’s industry consultants,...
Genpact Names Ajith Madhavan Vice President to Bolster Finance and Operations Consulting
Genpact has appointed Ajith Madhavan as Vice President to lead its finance, operations, and business transformation services. The move leverages Madhavan’s two‑decade track record at Allianz, IBM and Accenture, signaling the firm’s push to deepen digital finance consulting for global...
Deloitte Appoints Karunesh B. As Associate Director to Lead Enterprise Transformation
Deloitte has hired Karunesh B. as an associate director in its Gurugram office to spearhead enterprise transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. The appointment brings over a decade of supply‑chain and industrial consulting experience, signaling Deloitte’s push into large‑scale operational...
Joshua DiChiacchio Business Solutions Rolls Out Strategic Growth Program for Emerging Firms
Joshua DiChiacchio Business Solutions announced a Strategic Growth and Process Optimization Program aimed at emerging businesses seeking operational efficiency and sustainable scaling. The service offers workflow analysis, performance management and customized consulting to address rapid‑growth challenges.
TDCX Secures Fourth Straight Spot in OA500 Top 50, Signaling Outsourcing‑Consulting Convergence
Singapore‑based TDCX has been named to Outsource Accelerator’s OA500 Top 50 for the fourth year running, a milestone that coincides with its 30th anniversary. The ranking, based on an assessment of 3,369 BPO firms, highlights TDCX’s evolution from traditional contact‑center services...
Here's How a Bain Consultant Builds Framework for an EV Growth Case #shorts
The video walks through a Bain‑style consulting framework a analyst would use to decide how BYD should expand and diversify its electric‑vehicle revenue, focusing on Southeast Asian markets. Four analytical buckets structure the approach. First, the team profiles existing customers and...
Vietnamese Banks Block $183 Million in Fraud Through Digital Transformation
Vietnam's State Bank announced that its new risk‑monitoring platform helped block about $183 million in suspected fraudulent transactions, with over 1.3 million customers pausing or canceling risky payments. The success underscores how digital transformation can deliver measurable risk‑reduction for banks and consulting...
Jacobs Warns Change Management Blocks Digital Twin Rollouts
Jacobs' latest thought‑leadership piece argues that the biggest obstacle to digital‑twin adoption is change‑management, not technology. The firm urges consultants to prioritize people‑centric strategies to unlock value.
Scale Smart Leaders Expands Executive Advisory System to Boost Coach Scalability
Scale Smart Leaders announced an expansion of its Corporate Advisory Group System, a peer‑based executive coaching framework modeled on Amazon‑style operational principles. The rollout aims to free coaches from administrative burdens while giving senior leaders a structured, collaborative forum for...
Joshua DiChiacchio Business Solutions Unveils Strategic Growth Program for Emerging Companies
Joshua DiChiacchio Business Solutions announced a Strategic Growth and Process Optimization Program aimed at emerging businesses seeking operational structure and sustainable scaling. The service promises workflow analysis, performance management and practical implementation to address rapid‑growth challenges.