In this concise post, Ethan Williams shares findings from an experiment on AI and pricing. Before starting my new role as Head of Pricing for FGS Global, I had a couple of weeks off. During that time, I immersed myself in learning about AI, coding, automation, and even a bit of machine learning. As a […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Dayo Ayoade. Dayo is a seasoned strategy and finance professional with over a decade of experience advising multinational corporations. A former Associate at McKinsey & Company, Dayo specializes in corporate strategy, M&A integration, growth strategy, and financial optimization. He has worked extensively with Fortune 500 companies, delivering over $100 million […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Nick Frontino. Nick has 15+ years of experience delivering insights, developing strategies, and leading programs that drive business growth and regional economic development across sectors. At McKinsey, Nick led teams advising private sector clients on corporate growth strategy and organizational design and supported US governments and private foundations on economic […]
Nadeen Matthews Blair shares an article on the value of leading with empathy based on insights drawn from the book, The Ride of a Lifetime, by Bob Iger, CEO of Disney. The Ride of a Lifetime, which captures Robert “Bob” Iger’s story and lessons from his tenure as CEO of Disney was an inspiring read […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Elad Peleg. Elad has over 20 years of experience as an Executive, Entrepreneur, and senior consultant, with expertise in driving growth through strategic vision, financial and operational leadership, and product innovation. He worked at McKinsey & Co for 10 years and was CFO and deputy CEO at Tadiran Group (TDRN, […]
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In this insightful and informative article co-written with Kazekane Oliveira, Dayo Ayoade shares the first in a series of articles on strategies for small businesses. Over the past two years, the U.S. economy has experienced significant volatility, with rising inflation and higher capital costs adding strain to day-to-day business operations. To better understand the challenges […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Jacqueline Chapman with Valeo Leadership. Jacquie is the founder of Valeo Leadership, a company focused on bringing the best of leadership development and performance science together to help leaders reach their true potential. A seasoned executive-turned-founder with 20+ years of corporate, start-up, coaching and management consulting experience (BCG, Kearney & […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Jim Peters. Jim is a highly collaborative, performance-driven, results-oriented, award-winning leader with 35+ years of diverse experience and demonstrated success in achieving organizational targets/objectives through dynamic leadership of transactions, market growth, and cost realignment initiatives. 18+ years at McKinsey and AlixPartners form the crux of his background, but he has […]
Amelia Waters explains how some partnerships (and relationships) work. My husband of twenty-two years said this to me a few days ago while we were walking together, and if we were characters in a novel, that statement might have been followed up with, “I want a divorce.” Except that he said, “And because of that […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Paige Samuels with PS4 Holdings. Paige, MBA is an accomplished operations executive with a proven track record in driving value creation and operational efficiency in capital-intensive industries, particularly energy. With over a decade of experience in project management, operational optimization, and strategic transformation, she has consistently delivered measurable results for […]
Will Wright explores cost factors and return on investment in health care. The old line that an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure is common in health care. Lowering blood pressure is cheaper than a stent for a heart attack. Losing weight is cheaper than a spinal fusion for low back pain. But […]