LEADERS IN CONSULTING

Send us Fan Mail Does spiritualism have a place in business? And if it did—what could it unlock? In this one-of-a-kind episode, Keith Roberts , Chief Marketing Officer at Stunio and author of The Zen of Business, joins host Sammy Gebele to explore how Buddhist philosophy can elevate your personal and professional life. Together, Sammy and Keith explore practical applications of Buddhist concepts l...

Send us Fan Mail Ab 50 Mitarbeitern wird’s holprig – warum eigentlich? Dieser und vieler weiterer spannender Fragen widmen sich David Anheier und Jan Laakmann in dieser Folge des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Community Podcast. Als Partner und Chief Operating Officer bei HÖVELER HOLZMANN Consulting – a valantic company, einer führenden Beratung für Einkaufsoptimierung, Supply Chain Management und nachhalt...

Send us Fan Mail Are you and your team really hitting your fullest potential? Meet Julian Mulhare , Managing Director of EMEA at Searce, an ultra-marathon runner and driving force behind the company's 250% growth rate in the EMEA region. In this episode, host Sammy Gebele , CEO of SAWOO, sits down with Julian to explore the importance of setting audacious goals for personal and professional g...

Send us Fan Mail Who knew that a one-off software partnership 7 years ago would change everything for entero AG? Fast-forward to today: six active partnerships, a sixfold revenue increase, and a consulting firm that’s reimagined how it grows. In this episode, Henning Heesch , Co-founder and CEO of entero AG, joins host Sammy Gebele to unpack how a chance collaboration with a Dutch software company...

Send us Fan Mail [German episode] Wie schafft man es, als Frau in der Beratungsbranche nicht nur zu bestehen, sondern auch langfristig erfolgreich zu sein? Dieser und vieler weiterer spannender Fragen rund um das Thema Women in Consulting widmen sich in dieser Folge Host David Anheier , Partner bei entero AG, und Dr. Frauke Becker , Senior Director bei Simon-Kucher & Partners. Dabei teilt Dr....

Send us Fan Mail [German episode] Was wäre, wenn Dein bester neuer Mitarbeiter ein AI-Agent wäre? In dieser Episode des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast spricht Host Sammy Gebele mit Alexander Mette , Partner bei BearingPoint, über eine der brisantesten Entwicklungen in der Beratungsbranche: den Einsatz von AI-Agents. Mit über zwei Jahrzehnten Erfahrung in Salesforce-Architekturen, berichtet Alexande...

Send us Fan Mail When should you hire a Partner Manager—and what impact could it have on revenue growth? Tanja Breitling-Zboril , Head of Partner Network & Director of Business Development at Zühlke Group, joins host Sammy Gebele to reveal the hard numbers, surprising insights, and practical strategies behind building a successful partnership function. Whether you’re a consulting leader debati...

Send us Fan Mail With 12 companies operating under one roof, it was only a matter of time before diva-e found themselves in a maze of systems and spreadsheets. Enter Unit4, the ERP partner that helped diva-e turn unintegrated data into order. In this episode, Tilman Au , CEO of diva-e, is joined by Sammy Gebele , CEO of SAWOO, and Bryce Wolf , Strategic Growth Director at Unit4, to unpack the hard...

Send us Fan Mail Can offshore teams be more than cost-cutters? In this episode, Sammy Gebele chats with Ashish Khanna , Senior Managing Director of Global Security Solutions at Verizon, about how he’s transformed traditional offshore teams into “Centers of Excellence” that provide real value to the business beyond low-cost labor. You'll learn: 1. Ashish's personal experience working in v...

Send us Fan Mail [German episode] Von 1 auf mehr als 20 Experten in 3 Jahren und eine mutige Vision, die Realität wurde: In dieser Episode des LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcasts erzählt Tino Eichler , Partner bei Horváth , unserem Host Sammy Gebele, die Geschichte hinter der Gründung und dem Wachstum seiner bahnbrechenden AI/BI- und Data-Unit. Dabei liefert Tino exklusive Einblicke, wie er eine vision...

Send us Fan Mail As the new partner at a giant technology company, how can you prove the value you're adding to the organization? In this episode, Sammy is joined by Dr. Eric Günter Krause , Head of Financial Services and Insurance at the consulting unit of one of the biggest IT and services companies in the world— Infosys . Eric delivers a profoundly detailed roadmap for new partners joining...

Send us Fan Mail MaibornWolff’s organizational structure is highly decentralized, with 17 operational departments—each with its own P&L and the freedom to pursue strategic goals. In this episode, Fabio Andree Scheurel , Deputy Division Manager of Collaborative Enterprise Architecture at MaibornWolff , joins Sammy to discuss how this unique structure encourages entrepreneurial freedom and foste...

Send us Fan Mail „Mögest du in interessanten Zeiten leben." Mit diesem chinesischen Sprichwort fasst Sebastian Gerling , Senior Vice President Consulting Services bei CGI , das Veränderungsmomentum der KI für die Beratungsbranche treffend zusammen. In dieser Episode spricht er mit unserem Host Sammy Gebele über die Auswirkungen von KI auf die Beratungsbranche und wie Unternehmen von Technolog...

Send us Fan Mail What is the key to fast and sustainable growth as a boutique consultancy? For Tenthpin Co-founder & Executive Chairman Jürgen Bauer, it's developing a niche focus. In this episode, Jürgen shares the journey behind Tenthpin’s impressive growth, revealing the strategic decisions that have enabled them to achieve consistent 25% year-on-year expansion since their inception in...

Send us Fan Mail How can you maintain strong client relationships across continents? In this episode, Rudraksh Bhawalkar , Partner at EY , brings a wealth of experience from across the globe. He shares his journey from India to the US, Africa, and finally to Germany, and reveals how he leverages daily networking strategies to stay connected and win clients. Dive into Rudy's proactive approach...

Send us Fan Mail What led Implement Consulting Group's Energy and Climate practice to skyrocket from a modest team of 8 to a robust unit of 100 in just five years? In this episode, Senior Partner and Head of Energy and Climate at Implement Consulting Group Christian Romer Vingtoft delves into the dynamic journey of building a pioneering energy unit focused on the energy transition and sustain...

Send us Fan Mail Community building has been in H&Z 's DNA since day one—so, how are they using this innovative strategy to create authentic human connections and win clients? In today's episode, you'll discover how building authentic human connections can revolutionise your client acquisition strategy. Join Sammy as he sits down with Sven Steinert , CEO of SUSTAINX and Partner...

Send us Fan Mail EY Germany's managed services unit currently accounts for 15% of their consulting revenue, but they have big plans to double that by the end of the year. In this episode, EY Germany Partner & Consulting Managed Services Leader Matthias Bandemer shares why they're rethinking their business model to focus more on managed services. He also digs into the role of GenAI in...

Send us Fan Mail How can your consultancy create and leverage proprietary software? Tim Redgate , Strategy Director & UK Head at Axioned , shares his knowledge. This episode delves deep into the transformative journey of building and leveraging technology within a consulting firm. Tim shares his firsthand experience with developing, funding, and marketing custom software solutions that not onl...

Send us Fan Mail Eager to use AI in client projects? Try experimenting internally first. Zühlke did exactly that and reduced their discovery process time by 75%. In this episode, Sammy is joined by Melanie Marchant , Head of Digital Consulting at Zühlke . Melanie gives us an insider’s look at how her team is harnessing AI—not just to streamline operations but to revolutionize them completely. She...

Send us Fan Mail From the gritty streets of law enforcement to the cutting edge of digital asset consulting, how does one navigate such a dramatic career shift? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Pounder , Managing Director — Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting , who shares his journey from law enforcement to leading digital asset and blockchain initiatives in a global consulting...

Send us Fan Mail Bringing on partners is a substantial investment and a risky growth strategy. Cultural clashes, loss of control, competitive issues — there's plenty that could go wrong. EGC has made it work for them, however, with their teams in German-speaking markets having doubled since Norman Weisser joined the company. In this episode, we are joined by Norman Weisser , Partner at EGC Eu...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to expand your consultancy business to the Middle East? IFZA make it simple. In this episode, host Sammy Gebele sits down with Diego Michel , Head of International Business Development at IFZA Dubai . Diego shares valuable insights on why Dubai is a prime hub for accessing emerging markets across the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Central Asia. He explains how IFZA facili...

Send us Fan Mail Thibault Lecat is 6 months into his new role as Partner at Bain & Company . He joins us on the podcast to share his experience and insights as one of the firm's newest Partners. Thibault dives into his personal experiences transitioning into this pivotal role, the strategic challenges of establishing and scaling a practice, and how Bain supports new partners through its u...

Send us Fan Mail  Steve Jobs once said, “You cannot connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backwards, so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future.” This statement will strike a chord for anyone whose career path led them to unpredictable destinations; such is the case with Antoine Mollion , Managing Director EMEA at ERP Success Partners . In...