Gerardo Alvarez-Franyutti shares an article on three elements of humanity that drive us forward and will never go out of style and asks how they are integrated into your organization. I recently read an excellent book called Life Scale. It talks about the changing nature of work in light of tech-derived distractions, advances in artificial […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Lucas Costantino. Lucas spent 4 years as Consultant at McKinsey & Company and completed 20+ projects, primarily focusing on growth strategies, business transformations and commercial due diligences – often for Private Equity-owned clients. His project experience spans industries including manufacturing, energy, consumer, insurance, and technology (e.g., B2B software), and he […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Molly-May Blatchly-Lewis. Molly is a sustainability strategist with over eight years of consulting experience, advising private, public, and non-profit clients on climate, decarbonization, and energy transition. She bridges strategy and execution, combining rigorous analysis, pragmatic problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement to drive impact. Previously, she was a Manager at Bain & […]
Charles Reed Anderson shares a podcast episode that explores B2B tech marketing in depth. Tech, Marketing, and a Football Obsession—What Could Go Wrong? In this episode of TechBurst Talks, I sit down with my old mate Jon Buckthorp—Commercial Director of Differentiated, founder of Jon B Studios, and the kind of guy who juggles marketing, content, […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Sandra Keller with Keller Consulting. A summary of Sandra’s experience follows. “Results-driven expert in complex global operations and program management, backed by strong communication skills, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact projects across Latin America, South Asia, and Africa. I bring a blend of strategic thinking, data-driven analysis, […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Bernardo Alvares. Bernardo is a healthcare and life sciences strategy consultant with over nine years of experience, including at McKinsey & Company, and a PhD in Immuno-oncology. He has helped top pharma, biotech, and diagnostics companies optimize strategy and operations. Most recently, Bernardo supported a top-five global pharma in transitioning […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Kenneth Hoffman with Traubenbach Associates. Ken, CFA, CIM has been a strategy and thought leadership leader in the critical metals and battery sectors for over 30 years. He recently left McKinsey & Co after 8 years of heading the firm’s battery value chain work. He has worked with dozens of […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Victor Prince with Discovered LOGIC. Victor is leadership author (HarperCollins), corporate trainer (thoughtLEADERS LLC), and executive coach (DiscoveredLOGIC.com). He specializes in coaching fintech executives and teaching corporate clients the “answer first” communication and problem-solving techniques used by the elite strategy consulting firms. Previously, he was a consultant / case team […]
Dana Asher shares a quick review on the bookWhen McKinsey Comes To Town: The Hidden Influence of the World’s Most Powerful Consulting Firm (2023), and the McKinsey publication “Leading Off”. For those familiar with Close Leaders (this very Substack) — I should clarify that this next choice of a book is not a leadership classic […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Victoria Williams. Victoria is a strategic advisor with a diverse background spanning management consulting, political campaigns, and public service. After serving as an Associate and Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co. for nearly three years, Victoria specializes in organizational operations & transformations, strategic planning, and program management with a focus […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Shanna Cox with SZC Consulting. Shanna is a seasoned strategy and operations consultant with experience across diverse industries and business stages. Her background includes management consulting at PwC Strategy& and The Boston Consulting Group, venture capital, and leadership roles in early-stage startups. Shanna helps clients with growth strategy, commercial due […]
Umbrex is pleased to welcome Ignacio Morillas. Ignacio is a senior operator with over 20 years of experience driving growth, operational excellence, and strategy across consumer, healthcare and tech. He most recently led operations, strategy, and portfolio support (COO role) at Redesign Health, a 180+ person healthcare venture builder, where he oversaw the launch of […]