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How bolder CEOs take charge to shape their future with confidence

Andrea Guerzoni 04 Sep 2024
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Beyond the pandemic, CEOs need to reshape their portfolios, reimagine their ecosystem and reinvent themselves for a better future. Designing and delivering a strategy to optimize value for all stakeholders has never been more challenging. Executives must take bold actions to enhance their growth opportunities and reframe their futures.

Our latest insights on strategy

Prepare now for the new era of selective globalization

Exploring scenarios for the world in five years reveals divergent paths for geopolitics, economic policies and company strategies. Learn more.

Oliver Jones + 2

Strategies for successful corporate separations

Gain competitive advantage with valuable insights from 160+ corporate separations, including spin offs, carve outs, optimal timing, and value maximization.

Sharath Sharma

How do you harness the power of people to double transformation success?

Read about how EY and the University of Oxford explored the emotional cost of failed transformations and what it takes to get them right.

Errol Gardner + 2

The CEO Imperative: How mastering ecosystems transforms performance

Read the EY Ecosystem Study, a first-of-its-kind deep dive into how ecosystem mastery leads to higher performance.

Greg Sarafin

How to factor geopolitics into technology strategy

The EY CEO Imperative Study reveals a crucial gap in CEOs’ understanding of how geopolitical risks will impact their digital agendas. Learn more.

Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 1

The CEO Imperative: Rebound to more sustainable growth

Planning to rebound to an “old normal” is not an option. CEOs must reimagine their strategies for long term value creation. Learn how.

Falco Weidemeyer + 1

How has adversity become a springboard to growth?

The pandemic hastened the arrival of trends already on the leadership agenda. CEOs must seize this opportunity to transform or be left behind. Find out how.

John de Yonge

    The team

    Andrea Guerzoni

    EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
    Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
    Milano, ITA

    Nadine Mirchandani

    EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
    Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
    New York, USA

    Mitch Berlin

    EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
    Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
    New York, USA

    Julie Hood

    EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
    Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
    London, GBR

    John van Rossen

    Global EY-Parthenon Leader
    Driven by purpose and motivated to always help colleagues and clients find a better way of doing things. Fascinated by military history. Podcast addict. Curious nerd.
    London, GBR

    Errol Gardner

    EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
    Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
    London, GBR

    Amy Brachio

    EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
    A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
    Minneapolis, USA

    Gil Forer

    Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
    Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
    New York, USA

    Liz Fealy

    EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
    Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
    New York, USA

    Falco Weidemeyer

    EY Global Turnaround and Restructuring Leader
    Seasoned, internationally trained performance professional. CRO and turnaround manager. Experienced in consulting and industry functions. Passionate for outdoors.
    Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

    Trent Tishkowski

    EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
    Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
    Denver, USA

    Monica Dimitracopoulos

    EY Americas Sustainability Leader
    Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
    Washington, DC, USA

    Mathew Nelson

    EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
    Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
    Melbourne, AUS

    Dr. Rebecca Farmer

    EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
    Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
    London, GBR

    How EY can help

    Strategy by EY-Parthenon

    Actionable strategies that drive value creation across all stakeholders in today’s complex business landscape.

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    Case studies

    How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

    With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

    Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

    EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

    How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

    Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

    Why people and tech are the fuel for customer-centric transformation

    The benefits of the major transformation program undertaken by TNB, while working with EY, could be achieved across many other sectors.

    Philip Rao + 2

    How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

    Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

    Deep Ghumman + 2

    How carve-outs positioned an automotive giant for future growth

    EY-Parthenon teams supported Daimler AG through strategic divestments and back-office transformation. Learn more.

    How an acquisition helped Orifarm prepare a prescription for growth 

    EY teams help founder-run Orifarm, a Danish pharmaceuticals company, embark on the path to transformation.

    Mads Steensen

    Case study: How a financial services firm built resilience amid geopolitical flux

    EY teams helped a financial services firm analyze the financial consequences of regional political tensions. Learn more in this case study.

    Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 2

    How a cosmetics giant’s transformation strategy is unlocking value

    Shiseido, the largest Japanese beauty company, is reimagining its functions, processes and systems to create a global operating model. Learn more.

    Nobuko Kobayashi + 3

    Case study: How a Nordic SaaS player unlocked potential in a global lockdown

    A bold strategy and deep, multi-disciplined M&A experience turned “it can’t be done” into a sale that facilitated outstanding outcomes. Learn more.

    Eric Sanschagrin

      Market disruption has accelerated transformation and forced CEOs to reimagine their business models. Business leaders that focus on putting people at the center of everything they do, deploying technology at speed and innovating at scale will do more than lead the market – they will reshape markets and become exponential value creators. These leaders take a future-back approach to optimize for today’s success and plan for tomorrow’s disruption.

      Our latest insights on transformation

      How do you harness the power of people to double transformation success?

      Read about how EY and the University of Oxford explored the emotional cost of failed transformations and what it takes to get them right.

      Errol Gardner + 2

        The team

        Andrea Guerzoni

        EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
        Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
        Milano, ITA

        Nadine Mirchandani

        EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
        Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
        New York, USA

        Mitch Berlin

        EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
        Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
        New York, USA

        Julie Hood

        EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
        Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
        London, GBR

        John van Rossen

        Global EY-Parthenon Leader
        Driven by purpose and motivated to always help colleagues and clients find a better way of doing things. Fascinated by military history. Podcast addict. Curious nerd.
        London, GBR

        Errol Gardner

        EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
        Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
        London, GBR

        Amy Brachio

        EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
        A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
        Minneapolis, USA

        Gil Forer

        Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
        Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
        New York, USA

        Liz Fealy

        EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
        Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
        New York, USA

        Falco Weidemeyer

        EY Global Turnaround and Restructuring Leader
        Seasoned, internationally trained performance professional. CRO and turnaround manager. Experienced in consulting and industry functions. Passionate for outdoors.
        Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

        Trent Tishkowski

        EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
        Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
        Denver, USA

        Monica Dimitracopoulos

        EY Americas Sustainability Leader
        Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
        Washington, DC, USA

        Mathew Nelson

        EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
        Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
        Melbourne, AUS

        Dr. Rebecca Farmer

        EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
        Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
        London, GBR

        How EY can help

        Transformation Realized

        Transforming businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation.

        Find out more

        Case studies

        How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

        With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

        Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

        EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

        How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

        Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

        Why people and tech are the fuel for customer-centric transformation

        The benefits of the major transformation program undertaken by TNB, while working with EY, could be achieved across many other sectors.

        Philip Rao + 2

        How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

        Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

        Deep Ghumman + 2

          In the face of the disruptive forces changing the working world, organizations need to become much more adaptable to rapid change — and they need their people to be flexible and agile to match, at a time when it’s getting harder to source, manage, motivate and retain talent while controlling costs.

          Our latest insights on workforce issues

          Future-fit leadership: A beacon for female entrepreneurs

          Empower your journey with future-fit leadership. Navigate modern business complexities effectively. Act now!

          Suwin Lee

            The team

            Andrea Guerzoni

            EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
            Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
            Milano, ITA

            Nadine Mirchandani

            EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
            Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
            New York, USA

            Mitch Berlin

            EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
            Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
            New York, USA

            Julie Hood

            EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
            Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
            London, GBR

            John van Rossen

            Global EY-Parthenon Leader
            Driven by purpose and motivated to always help colleagues and clients find a better way of doing things. Fascinated by military history. Podcast addict. Curious nerd.
            London, GBR

            Errol Gardner

            EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
            Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
            London, GBR

            Amy Brachio

            EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
            A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
            Minneapolis, USA

            Gil Forer

            Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
            Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
            New York, USA

            Liz Fealy

            EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
            Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
            New York, USA

            Falco Weidemeyer

            EY Global Turnaround and Restructuring Leader
            Seasoned, internationally trained performance professional. CRO and turnaround manager. Experienced in consulting and industry functions. Passionate for outdoors.
            Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

            Trent Tishkowski

            EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
            Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
            Denver, USA

            Monica Dimitracopoulos

            EY Americas Sustainability Leader
            Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
            Washington, DC, USA

            Mathew Nelson

            EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
            Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
            Melbourne, AUS

            Dr. Rebecca Farmer

            EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
            Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
            London, GBR

            How EY can help

            Case studies

            How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

            With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

            Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

            EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

            How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

            Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

            Why people and tech are the fuel for customer-centric transformation

            The benefits of the major transformation program undertaken by TNB, while working with EY, could be achieved across many other sectors.

            Philip Rao + 2

            How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

            Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

            Deep Ghumman + 2

              Today, societies demand greater responsibility from the organizations they work for, buy from and invest in. CEOs that anchor their strategies to a meaningful purpose, with a focus on creating long-term, sustainable impact across stakeholders, are best positioned to benefit from, demonstrate and measure the value they create.

              Our latest insights on sustainable long-term value creation

              How can you put regeneration at the heart of creating value?

              Stakeholders are challenging businesses to go further, faster in their efforts to be more sustainable. Read more.

              John de Yonge

              How common metrics can drive long-term value creation

              World Economic Forum’s International Business Council (WEF-IBC) metrics for sustainable value creation. Learn what every leader needs to know.

              Carmine Di Sibio

              Why sustainability has become a corporate imperative

              Greenwashing won’t wash, but organizations can embrace five essential strategies to help them succeed.

              EY Americas

                The team

                Andrea Guerzoni

                EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
                Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
                Milano, ITA

                Nadine Mirchandani

                EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
                Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
                New York, USA

                Mitch Berlin

                EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
                Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
                New York, USA

                Julie Hood

                EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
                Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
                London, GBR

                John van Rossen

                Global EY-Parthenon Leader
                Driven by purpose and motivated to always help colleagues and clients find a better way of doing things. Fascinated by military history. Podcast addict. Curious nerd.
                London, GBR

                Errol Gardner

                EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
                Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
                London, GBR

                Amy Brachio

                EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
                A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
                Minneapolis, USA

                Gil Forer

                Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
                Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
                New York, USA

                Liz Fealy

                EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
                Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
                New York, USA

                Falco Weidemeyer

                EY Global Turnaround and Restructuring Leader
                Seasoned, internationally trained performance professional. CRO and turnaround manager. Experienced in consulting and industry functions. Passionate for outdoors.
                Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

                Trent Tishkowski

                EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
                Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
                Denver, USA

                Monica Dimitracopoulos

                EY Americas Sustainability Leader
                Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
                Washington, DC, USA

                Mathew Nelson

                EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
                Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
                Melbourne, AUS

                Dr. Rebecca Farmer

                EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
                Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
                London, GBR

                How EY can help

                EY is going carbon negative

                To help build a better working world, EY will be carbon negative in 2021 and net zero in 2025.

                Case studies

                How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

                With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

                Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

                EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

                How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

                Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

                Why people and tech are the fuel for customer-centric transformation

                The benefits of the major transformation program undertaken by TNB, while working with EY, could be achieved across many other sectors.

                Philip Rao + 2

                How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

                Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

                Deep Ghumman + 2

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