James Thompson shares insights into Amazon’s rating program. A few months ago, Amazon launched its new Ratings program to third-party sellers. Now sellers can use the new interface in Seller Central to ask customers of verified purchases to leave a “rating” on the transaction. While the new system makes it easy for sellers to ask […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Rachael Maltiel Swenson with Arc Growth. Rachael is a former Bain & Company consultant who spent over a decade leading analytics and product growth teams in big tech, including Meta, Intuit, eBay, Pinterest, and Expedia. She combines expertise in aligning analytics with strategic decision-making, driving product-led growth, enhancing data communication, […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Alberto Zuniga Hering. A summary of Alberto’s experience follows. “I thrive on assisting clients in addressing their most pressing needs, primarily in the mining, commodities and retail industries. With over 20 years of combined experience in industry and management consulting, I bring deep expertise in successful strategy, transformations, performance improvement, […]
Thomas Sondergeld shares three reasons behind the love/hate relationship with the HR department. Human Resources or HR…It is a pair of words that resonates with just about everyone. To some, it evokes fear and loathing. To others, it provides comfort and solace. To the rest, it is a mundane, yet somewhat useful department for processing […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Thomas Sondergeld with TS Consulting Services. A summary of Thomas’ experience follows. “While a Senior Expert at McKinsey & Company, my focus was on pioneering employer benefits and healthcare solutions, shaping strategies that align closely with evolving market demands. In the nonprofit sphere, my 7-year tenure as a Board Member […]
Phil Kirschner shares a few thoughts on the nuance of language and interpretation. Words Matter For someone who often complained about English classes, I like words a lot. It’s not that I have a massive vocabulary. Or that I can do Sunday NYT crosswords. I just think it’s important to interrogate the words we use, […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome James Thomson with Equity Value Advisors. James is an advisor to brand executives & investors who seek guidance on how to accelerate ecommerce revenues and to align their overall distribution and pricing strategies. He is the former Chief Strategy Officer of Buy Box Experts, a 300-person managed services agency supporting […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Stefan Zimper. A summary of Stefan’s experience follows. “I bring together the IT & Business perspective with a strong international track record in both fields. Main expertise in Strategy, Transformation and Operational Excellence in multiple industries – with an emphasis on Telecom, Financial Services, Insurance and Media. In line with […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Christina Figiel. A summary of Christina’s experience follows. “I began my career with six years full of learning curves at McKinsey & Company in Berlin, specializing in organizational design and operations. As part of the firm’s public sector and organization practices, I led a range of projects across public and […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Michael Gallo with MGMD Partners. With 20+ years of consulting experience, Michael currently operates MGMD Partners, his own independent consultancy focused on Brand and Business Development, with an emphasis on Commercial Due Diligence and Market Research. His projects have included work for a wide range of B2C and B2B brands […]
Christina Figiel shares a link to the Resilience Institute’s podcast and short video where she explores the role of conflict in team management. ✨What role does conflict play for high-performing teams? ✨How do you build a high-performing team? ✨And what’s the role of coaching, especially for founders who are building their teams? These are some […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Catalin Dediu with TWOTOGO SRL. Catalin is an ex-management consultant with experience at BCG, Roland Berger, and TASC, and has also worked as a freelance consultant on projects such as launching a pharma company across multiple countries, restructuring finance teams, and building AI product strategies. With a passion for tech-related […]