en_ENConsultancy.eu - Online platform for the consulting industryTue May 05 11:53:09 UTC 2026https://www.consultancy.euFri, 01 May 2026 10:57:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13598/ipdj-advances-portugals-coach-education-framework-in-martial-arts-and-combat-sportsThe Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth (IPDJ) has advanced its national coach education framework by adding martial arts and combat sports. Qantara Sports supported the nationwide initiative. Headquartered in Lisbon, IPDJ plays an important role in the development of Portugal’s sports landscape.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:56:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13601/boston-consulting-group-appoints-tessa-van-swieten-to-lead-its-netherlands-operationsBoston Consulting Group (BCG) has appointed Tessa van Swieten as Managing Partner of its Amsterdam office. She steps into the shoes of Dirk-Maarten Molenaar and become becomes the first woman to hold the role since its inception in the Dutch market.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:42:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13595/brg-acquires-european-competition-economics-firm-eca-economicsBerkeley Research Group (BRG) has boosted its economics consulting arm with the acquisition of E.CA Economics, a competition economics firm with offices in Berlin, Brussels, London, and Munich. E.CA Economics was founded in 2007 by Hans Friederiszick, Rainer Nitsche, and Lars-Hendrik Röller.Fri, 01 May 2026 10:42:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13592/analysys-mason-unifies-transaction-practice-across-european-officesAnalysys Mason has brought together its Transaction Practice into a single, integrated European team, operating under one profit and loss structure. The practice is co-led by Alessandro Ravagnolo and Ludwig Preller.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:31:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13589/the-era-of-simple-renewable-energy-generation-in-southeast-europe-is-overThe era of simple, standalone renewable energy generation in Southeast Europe is over. That was the central message delivered by Paul Lalovich, Managing Partner of Agile Dynamics, on the main stage of the Adria Future Summit in Porto Montenegro.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:29:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13586/allchiefs-launches-playbook-to-guide-leaders-from-change-ambition-to-adoptionAllChiefs, a Netherlands-based management consultancy, has launched a new guide to help leaders tackle one of their most pressing challenges: turning change ambitions into tangible and lasting results.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:41:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13583/in-csrds-post-omnibus-era-supply-chains-are-the-new-driver-of-esgIn recent years, European companies have largely pursued ESG initiatives in response to regulatory pressure – particularly the CSRD. That mindset is shifting, as organizations increasingly recognize ESG’s genuine competitive advantage and its close link with supply chain considerations, according to a new white paper from RSM.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:39:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13580/agentic-ai-in-commerce-a-shift-merchants-cant-ignorePaymentGenes and Adyen recently co-hosted an event for fintech professionals in Amsterdam. Over 100 experts gathered for an evening of presentations, a fireside chat, and networking, all centred around one of the most consequential shifts currently underway in commerce: the rise of agentic AI.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13577/atos-brings-together-consulting-business-under-atos-amplify-brandGlobal IT services company Atos has brought together its consulting capabilities under a new brand – Atos Amplify. At launch, the business comprises around 800 consultants across Europe. Previously operating under the broader Atos brand, the Paris-listed group has now chosen to position its consulting activities as a distinct business unit and market-facing brand.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:02:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13574/esg-in-a-shifting-financial-services-landscape-a-conversation-with-risksphereElke Schreur and Sebastiaan Bredenbeek are both consultants at RiskSphere, a financial services consultancy focused on sustainability, risk strategies and compliance. We sat down with them to discuss their work in this rapidly shifting domain and what it takes to stay ahead as ESG priorities evolve.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:58:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13571/what-actually-determines-success-in-efront-data-migrationWithin the world of alternative investments, migrating to eFront is widely regarded as a complex and high-risk undertaking. Successful implementations require far more than technical execution alone, writes Sasa Radovanlija from LeadingMile.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:05:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13568/global-strategy-consulting-firm-strategy-launches-in-azerbaijanGlobal strategy consulting firm Strategy& has expanded to Azerbaijan with a new office in Baku, which will be led by Dmitri Kryvozyatev to help shape the country’s next phase of growth. While parent company PwC has been active in Azerbaijan for more than 30 years, and has a neighbouring office in Georgia, the local launch of the firm’s strategy consulting subsidiary marks Strategy&’s second major expansion in recent months, following a recent move into Portugal.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:45:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13562/alvarez-marsal-launches-its-tax-practice-in-irelandGlobal professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal has launched its Tax practice in Ireland, bringing David Smyth and Declan Lavelle on board as Managing Directors to co-lead the new wing. The addition of the practice is part of Alvarez & Marsal’s strategy to build a substantial tax team in Dublin, following the opening of its office in the city in 2025.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:34:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13556/data-and-ai-consultancy-xomnia-appoints-stephan-hartgers-as-ceoNetherlands-based data and AI consultancy Xomnia has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer: Stephan Hartgers. The new CEO brings more than 25 years of experience in technology, strategy consulting and digital transformation.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:33:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13553/hz-management-consulting-deepens-procurement-capabilities-with-akirolabs-partnershipH&Z Management Consulting, a management consulting firm with offices across the DACH region and the UK, has entered into a partnership with akirolabs, a provider of procurement software solutions. The partnership strengthens the suite of tools H&Z Management Consulting applies in its procurement transformation work for clients, particularly in the area of category and supplier management.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:31:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13559/arthur-d-little-appoints-new-partners-in-madrid-and-parisGlobal strategy and management consulting firm Arthur D. Little has expanded its partner team in Spain and France with three new members. Based in Madrid, Miguel Solchaga is a Partner in the firm’s Growth practice.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:30:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13544/projective-group-strengthens-payments-team-with-mohamed-shalloProjective Group has strengthened its Payments team in Belgium with the appointment of Mohamed Shallo as Associate Partner. Mohamed Shallo brings more than 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, including the past 18 years at Swift, a leading global payments infrastructure organisation.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13550/stefan-hendriks-joins-dazzle-as-client-impact-managerDazzle, a network for independent sustainability consultants, has welcomed Stefan Hendriks to its team as Client Impact Manager. In this newly created role, Hendriks will serve as the primary point of contact for organisations working with Dazzle’s network of sustainability experts.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:42:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13565/ey-parthenon-welcomes-three-new-partners-in-german-businessEY-Parthenon, the strategy and deals consulting practice of EY, has strengthened its German business with the appointment of three new partners: Jens Marth, Kristin Kriemann and Tim Romer. Jens Marth strengthens the Buy & Integrate team, expanding the firm’s M&A strategy capabilities for complex, cross-border transactions across a range of sectors.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:03:00 UTChttps://www.consultancy.eu/news/13541/how-the-premium-stack-can-rescue-renewable-energy-returns-in-southeast-europeThe era of simple, standalone renewable energy generation in Southeast Europe is over. That is according to the views of four industry experts, who outline why return-seeking energy developers need to pivot to the ‘Premium Stack’ – a layered architecture integrating batteries, agrivoltaic dual-use models, and long-term electricity contracts.