Example Project Assignments
 
Client:
Role:
Successful candidate:
FTSE-100 Media Business
Identification of acquisition targets
  • reporting to MD of Consumer Media
  • 10 weeks assignment
  • Former Marakon Consultant
  • Digital media sector experience
  • M&A experience
FTSE-100 Universal Bank
Programme management of strategic initiatives
  • reporting to Group Projects Director
  • 12 month assignment
  • Former Booz Allen Manager
  • Various line operating roles
  • INSEAD MBA
FTSE-100 UK Retailer
Development of new store roll-out operating model
  • reporting to Operations Director
  • 4 month assignment
  • Former Marakon Manager
  • International operational roles with Diageo
  • LBS MBA
PE-owned International
Chemicals Business
European sales force effectiveness study
  • reporting to Business Unit CEO
  • 4 month assignment
  • Former Arthur D Little Manager
  • Extensive process industry experience
  • Line Manager with ICI and Dupont
Global Investment Bank
Alternative investment product strategy
  • reporting to Global Business Line MD
  • 3 month assignment
  • Former Bain Consultant
  • Analyst with Morgan Stanley
  • HBS MBA
International Internet
Business
Development of corporate restructuring plan
  • reporting to CEO Europe
  • 8 week assignment
  • Former Marakon Manager
  • Extensive consumer and on-line sector consulting experience
  • HEC MBA
Leading Consumer Media
Business
Launching new digital service proposition
  • reporting to Business Development Director
  • 6 month assignment
  • Former Consultant in media strategy boutique
  • Strategy Manager in international media business
  • Analyst with Citigroup
FTSE-100 FMCG Business
Development of JV business plan
  • reporting to Business Unit CEO
  • 3 month assignment
  • Former Bain Manager
  • Extensive M&A experience
  • INSEAD MBA
International Asset
Manager
Market-entry strategy for US
  • reporting to US CEO
  • 5 month assignment
  • Former Accenture Manager
  • Asset Manager sector specialist
  • Wharton MBA
UK Public Sector Body
Establishing new business entity
  • reporting to Director of Strategy
  • 3 month assignment
  • Former Marakon Consultant
  • Strategy Director in Media Corporate
  • INSEAD MBA
Global Investment Bank
Development of philanthropy strategy
  • reporting to Regional Head of Strategy
  • 6 week assignment
  • Former McKinsey Manager
  • Considerable charity sector experience
  • INSEAD MBA