Umbrex is pleased to welcome Sal Mun. Prior to becoming an independent consultant, Sal was a senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he led teams primarily advising on transactions, including but not limited to pre-transaction due diligence, separations / divestitures / spin-offs, IPO preparation, post-merger integrations, and joint ventures. He has a strong […]
Julie Chatman cuts the fluff with this article that identifies the core elements needed when preparing for a job interview. Ready, Set, Go! Standing out in today’s competitive job market requires careful preparation and self-awareness. Here are key elements to keep in mind before your next interview. Conveying Company Fit Success starts with showing genuine […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Neel Desai. Neel is a strategy consultant with five years of experience at McKinsey & Company. He has also worked as a Business Analyst at Goldman Sachs and a Product Manager at Capital One. Neel brings expertise across a diverse range of industries, including insurance, banking, oil & gas, advanced […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Kristen Cole. Kristen is a leader in customer-backed strategy and implementation, with experience across commercial topics such as go-to-market, product, and sales performance, as well as leading PMOs, frontline change management, and procurement transformations. Kristen’s 5+ year tenure at McKinsey & Company focused on taking a customer- and data-first lens […]
Carsten Friedrichs shares an AI use-case that identifies the numerous opportunities to enhance post merger integration. Post Merger Integration on the beach pmiGPT: Good morning, Peter, how can I support you today? Taking into account the milestones of our latest target and considering your email communication on the closing conditions, the closing should take place […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Kyle P Sherwood. Kyle is a seasoned management consultant with extensive expertise in corporate strategy, encompassing growth initiatives, change management, and enterprise-wide transformation. Through pivotal roles at McKinsey, Pfizer, and Duke Corporate Education, Kyle adeptly navigates complex challenges at the intersection of business strategy and talent development. Kyle transforms organizations […]
Ethan Williams shares an informative article on pricing and why you should not base it on your competitors. In business, especially in B2B services, it’s easy to fall into the comfort zone of benchmarking against competitors. You look at what similar firms are charging. You compare their B2B pricing models, billable rates, and team structures. […]
Katie Liebel highlights the five C’s that support successful business transformation. Companies today confront several structural trends pressuring their business models, led by digital impacts of all types. In this context, business transformation has become imperative for most organizations to succeed. Often, these transformations require an end-to-end approach, encompassing customer experience, new products/services, digital advancements, […]
Victor Prince shares executive coaching tips on how to develop a strong executive presence. In my executive coaching practice, clients often ask me to help improve their “executive presence.” It is hard to find a good definition of this elusive term. Some people say “you know it when you see it.” I think a useful […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Julie Christina Chatman with CyberPath Coaching. Julie Chatman is the Chief Executive Officer of ResilientTech Advisors, providing cybersecurity and technology risk consulting to regulated industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. Julie began her career as a medical technologist in the U.S. Navy before building a strong foundation in risk management, […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Tony Thomas with Invenio Consulting. Tony is a strategic and analytical leader with over 20 years of experience driving transformative change in healthcare, life sciences, and global health. At DIGICORE, Tony coordinated efforts to create a federated precision oncology research network. At Surgo Ventures, he directed the UK’s largest community […]
Mario Montag shares valuable insights, drawn from over 600 acquisitions, on how to build a high-impact board. I recently listened to a great podcast where Patrick O’Shaughnessy interviewed Justin Ishbia, Founding Partner of Shore Capital. The discussion was packed with insights for anyone in the business of acquiring small companies. Justin has completed over 600 […]