Umbrex is pleased to welcome Erika Peterson. Erika brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and finance. Most recently, she served as a Managing Director on BlackRock’s Corporate Strategy team, where she led the firm’s 2030 strategy and a range of cross-functional initiatives aimed at advancing long-term growth. Erika began her […]
Jimmy Bijlani explains how consulting is evolving, not dying. Consulting is dead.” “AI will replace consultants.” “Why hire a consultant when ChatGPT can write your strategy?” As someone who’s done time at MBB, boutique firms, big consulting, and consulting entrepreneurship, I feel uniquely qualified to say: lol, nah. Every time I see these “writing on […]
Rachael Maltiel Swenson shines a light on the roles and skill set of the analyst to help you hire the analyst you need. In the world of data and analytics, the myth of the unicorn analyst still exists – the analyst who can log the data and build a data warehouse, run the latest machine […]
Vidyadhar Ranade shares a post that explains why Gartner’s Quadrant is no longer an effective two-axis framework. Why Gartner’s Quadrant isn’t that magical anymore? Gartner’s Magic Quadrant is a well-known methodology for assessing IT technology providers on a 2×2 matrix, plotting their “Ability to Execute” vs “Completeness of Vision.” This framework results in four archetypes: […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Carsten Ebel with Kunz & Company. A summary of Carten’s experience follows. “Dynamic and results-driven leader with over 20 years of experience in operations and sales management, strategic planning, and digital transformation within the insurance, financial services, and transportation sectors. Proven ability to lead large teams, optimize operational performance, and […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Jacqueline Wills with Wills Management Solutions. Jacqueline is a seasoned consultant with expertise in sales and service operations strategy, data analysis, and process optimization. With a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex challenges, she leverages data-driven insights and stakeholder-focused methodologies to craft tailored solutions that drive measurable impact. […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Rut Patel with Exponentia Strategies. Rut is a seasoned technology transformation leader with 15 years of experience in helping large F500 organizations enhance their IT functions by designing and implementing Digital & AI strategies, IT operating model transformations, and Tech Risk & Resiliency improvements. During his tenure of ~10 years […]
Darien K. Smith shares a few rules for professional athletes to help them navigate their financial future. “To me, a leader is a visionary that energizes others. This definition of leadership has two key dimensions: a) creating the vision of the future, and b) inspiring others to make the vision a reality.” — Vince Lombardi […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Ian Plugge with Ankh Advisory. Ian is an experienced operations leader. He build his experience working for global apparel brands and has 20 years of experience in business strategy, operations, end-to-end supply chain, planning, technology, data & analytics, sustainability, M&A activities and program/transformation management as well as P&L and financial […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Hannah Mirman. Hannah spent 8 years consulting for McKinsey & Company across the US and Europe. She was most recently a senior Engagement Manager in London focused on the Life Sciences industry, where she supported large and mid-sized pharma and biotech clients on initiatives spanning across functions and geographies. Hannah […]
Rend Stephen identifies the most underrated skill in leadership and offers an example taken from a conversation with a CEO on how to manage a successful transformation program. About 10 years ago, a CEO of a major industrial company asked me to help better manage their transformation program. I told him: “If that’s what you […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Michael Mayes with Egoless Consulting. Mike is a former BCG Partner and leader of digital transformation and AI engagements, with VP-level operating experience at GLG and Capital One. He brings 15+ years of strategy, product, and operations expertise and transformation leadership in the financial services and technology sectors. He has […]