Introduction
This month, the consulting and advisory landscape continues to evolve with a series of senior appointments and strategic hires across leading firms. From expansions in digital, technology, and cybersecurity practices to key leadership roles in private equity, health, and supply chain sectors, these moves highlight the depth of expertise being brought in to support clients navigating increasingly complex markets. Our roundup features new partners, managing directors, and practice leaders who are driving transformation, innovation, and growth across Europe, the US, and beyond.
Key People Moves
Argon & Co welcomed Maaike Schuil, who will focus on expanding their Dutch supply chain practice. She joins from Valcon, where she led supply chain and warehousing projects, and will concentrate on strategic supply chain issues, client relationships, and developing the Dutch team, bringing extensive experience in operations, performance improvement, and large-scale warehouse management.
Markus Zimmermann has returned to Oliver Wyman in a global role focusing on performance transformation in insurance and asset management. He will work with the Insurance & Asset Management team to support clients in managing change and driving strategic transformation across the sectors.
Jatin Arora has joined MorganFranklin Cyber as head of cyber strategy and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). He brings more than 20 years’ experience in enterprise cyber risk, compliance, IT governance, and resilience, joining from HCLTech where he spent 17 years in the GRC practice. Arora will focus on helping clients align cyber strategies with business needs, manage risk, and drive digital resilience.
Htike Kyaw Soe has joined Alvarez & Marsal as managing director in the global transaction advisory group. Based in New York, she will work within the global transaction analytics unit, providing data and AI-driven insights for M&A, divestment, and investment strategies. Soe joins from KPMG, where she led a deal analytics team, and brings nearly 20 years’ experience in analytics and AI across transactions, technology, and strategy.
Gary Pivovarnik has joined Portage Point Partners as managing director in the Performance Improvement practice in Philadelphia. He brings nearly 25 years’ experience in operations, supply chain, procurement, and logistics, having previously held senior roles at Bain & Company, AlixPartners, and Kearney. Pivovarnik will focus on diagnosing value creation opportunities, leading strategic transformation programmes, and supporting middle-market and private equity-backed clients.
Bret Greenstein has joined West Monroe as chief AI officer, based in New York. He brings over 30 years’ experience leading technology transformations, including roles at PwC, Cognizant, and IBM. Greenstein will lead AI strategy across client delivery, firmwide adoption, and the development of AI-enabled offerings across industries.
Jake Parker has joined ADAPTOVATE from Credera as Principal. He brings over 12 years’ consulting experience supporting Fortune 500 clients in strategic system and process transformations, with expertise in agile programme management, operational excellence, and technology-driven business solutions.
Carmina Lees has joined Salesforce as Senior Vice President for Regulated Industries UKI. A client-focused and inclusive leader, she brings cross-industry expertise and knowledge of emerging technologies, with a particular focus on ESG, sustainability, and digital transformation. Lees is passionate about talent development and inclusion, advocating for women in technology and mentoring future leaders, while building long-term trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
Baringa has appointed Kim Sorensen and Pratyush Lal as partners in its US digital and technology practice.
– Sorensen, based in Houston, brings over 25 years’ experience in enterprise software, IT outsourcing, and energy sector transformations, joining from KPMG.
– Lal has nearly 25 years’ experience leading digital, data, and AI transformations across multiple industries and joins from FTI Consulting. Both will focus on expanding Baringa’s US presence and capabilities.
Richard Merino has joined Berkeley Research Group as managing director in the health analytics practice in Washington, DC. He brings over 25 years’ experience in healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and managed care, joining from Ankura. Merino will provide advisory, litigation support, and expert witness services to healthcare organisations, focusing on compliance, operational evaluation, and dispute resolution.
Sebastien Caron has joined CIL as Director in its Paris office. He brings over 15 years’ experience in strategy consulting, specialising in M&A and transaction due diligence for healthcare and life sciences clients. Caron will support the expansion of CIL’s French practice, strengthening its position as a trusted adviser for investors and companies.
Dan Stay has joined SIA as Managing Director, focusing on energy, transportation, and industrials. He brings 23 years’ experience in customer growth and business transformation, specialising in digital change, customer experience, and data-driven process improvement, with expertise in applying AI to enhance outcomes.
Michael Ebert has joined Kyndryl as Consulting Partner. He brings over 30 years’ experience in business transformation, cybersecurity strategy, and regulatory compliance, with expertise in healthcare, cloud security, and identity management. Ebert has previously led national practices at Wipro, Guidehouse, and KPMG, advising global enterprises and public-sector clients.
Luke Simonetti has joined Kyndryl as Vice President and Consulting Partner. He brings nearly 20 years’ experience in cyber strategy and technical consulting across financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. Simonetti will focus on developing risk-informed security programmes, driving organisational growth, and mentoring teams to foster innovation and operational excellence.
Matt Robbins has joined Kyndryl as Vice President and Consulting Partner. He brings over 15 years’ experience in cybersecurity and risk management, with expertise in regulatory compliance, governance, and cyber strategy across financial services, banking, and private equity. Robbins has led major cybersecurity programmes, regulatory readiness initiatives, and cross-sector advisory for C-suite and board-level clients.
Accenture has welcomed Charles Hosner as Global Cyber Resiliency Management Lead. He brings extensive experience advising boards and executive teams on cybersecurity, most recently at BCG. In his new role, Hosner will focus on building intelligence-led resilience, stress-testing protective capabilities across technologies, and supporting organisations with response and recovery following major cyber incidents.
Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Pierre de Raismes as managing director to lead its Private Equity Financial Services team across Europe. Based in Paris, he brings nearly 20 years’ experience from Bain, specialising in complex transactions, transformations, and post-merger integrations. De Raismes will support A&M’s private equity clients across the investment lifecycle, from due diligence to post-deal transformation.
Advania UK has appointed James Hardy as CEO, succeeding Geoff Kneen after his successful eight-year tenure. Hardy brings more than 20 years of IT services leadership, including 18 years at CCS Media (Advania UK) before serving as Group Chief Commercial Officer. His deep market expertise and track record in scaling businesses position him well to lead Advania UK into its next phase of growth.
Alvarez & Marsal has welcomed Mike Beadle as managing director in its Debt Advisory practice in London. Beadle brings over 25 years’ experience in financial advisory and banking, having advised on more than £100 billion of debt financing. He will focus on expanding corporate client coverage across EMEA and supporting companies navigating complex debt markets.
Alvarez & Marsal has welcomed Johnathon Marshall as managing director in its Health and Life Sciences team in London. He brings over 25 years’ experience in large-scale transformations, integrations, and supply chain strategy across the pharma, life sciences, and consumer health sectors, supporting clients with complex operational challenges and delivering measurable impact.
Alvarez & Marsal has appointed Uthman Albasri as managing director in Abu Dhabi, joining the Global Transaction Advisory Group. He brings over 15 years’ experience leading transactions across the Gulf, with expertise in financial services, cross-border M&A, and complex diligence, supporting clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.