Building a North American Consulting Practice

 

The North American Consumer Leader of a global consultancy ($1.6 billion revenue) enlisted our services to recruit Partner and Principals with a focus on strategy and transformation in the food and beverages sector.  The initial ask was 10 Principals and 2 Partners. The success of our initial efforts and mapping resulted in an extension to the engagement to include building a new Agribusiness practice.  

Stakeholders:

  • Global Head of Industries
  • Head of North America
  • North American Consumer Leader

Impact over 12 months:

  • 4 Partners in Chicago, Miami and New York
  • 1 Agribusiness Team Build
  • 6 Principals
  • 75% female shortlist at Principal
  • 50% female shortlist at Partner
Written by:

Alexandra Baskerville

Partner

Alexandra runs our North American business and leads the global Strategy & Transformation Team at River Partnership.  She works with a blend of Professional Services firms, Corporates and Private Equity on their most strategic leadership positions.  Known for her hands on approach, consultative style and passion for diversity and inclusion, Alex is an expert in climate/ESG, digital, design, restructuring and performance improvement.

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