NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Booz & Company,
a leading global management consulting firm, today announced that
its board of directors has elected Cesare Mainardi to be the firm's
next chief executive officer. Mainardi will succeed Shumeet
Banerji, who is nearing the completion of his four-year term as
CEO. Mainardi is currently the firm's Chief Operating Officer and
Managing Director of its North American business and will
transition into his new role by mid May 2012.
"We are thrilled that Cesare Mainardi will be the next CEO of Booz
& Company," said Joe Saddi, Chairman, Booz & Company.
"Cesare has a strong track record of delivering performance and
growth, as well as considerable experience in executing
capabilities-driven strategic transformations, both within our firm
and for our clients. I am confident that under his leadership, we
will continue to build on our historic successes and our reputation
as a firm that consistently helps the world's leading institutions
connect strategy to impact."
Saddi continued, "At the same time, we are tremendously grateful
for the enormous contributions Shumeet Banerji has made to our firm
during his tenure as CEO. Shumeet has guided Booz & Company
since 2008, growing our partnership and expanding our footprint,
allowing the firm to thrive in major markets around the
world."
"I am honored to have led the firm through this formative period as
a new/old firm. Today the firm is in exceptional condition, and has
the capabilities to serve top clients around the world with real
distinction. Cesare is a superb partner; the firm will thrive under
his leadership," said Shumeet Banerji, CEO, Booz & Company.
"The success of our firm is a testament to the talent and
experience of our excellent people, and it is my pleasure to have
served them and the firm as CEO."
Cesare Mainardi has built a 25-year career at Booz & Company
serving some of the firm's most significant clients in large-scale
capabilities-driven transformation efforts, while, in parallel,
making significant contributions to the firm's intellectual capital
and serving in a variety of leadership roles. He has co-authored
the books The Essential Advantage( http://www.booz.com/global/home/what_we_think/books/essential_advantage
) and Cut Costs Grow Stronger( http://www.booz.com/global/home/what_we_think/books/books_article/46450161
); both published by Harvard Business Review Press, and also
authored several articles on business strategy published in leading
journals such as Harvard Business Review and
strategy+business.
"We've achieved a tremendous amount under Shumeet's leadership,"
said Cesare Mainardi, CEO-elect, Booz & Company. "We remain
committed to helping our clients identify and build the
capabilities most essential to their success. Our partnership is
strong and ready to lead Booz & Company into our second century
of distinguished service to clients."
About Booz & Company Booz & Company is a leading global
management consulting firm, helping the world's top businesses,
governments, and organizations. Our founder, Edwin Booz, defined
the profession when he established the first management consulting
firm in 1914.
Today, with more than 3,300 people in 60 offices around the world,
we bring foresight and knowledge, deep functional expertise, and a
practical approach to help our clients identify and build the
capabilities and essential advantage they need to outperform. The
independent White Space report ranked Booz & Company #1 among
consulting firms for "the best thought leadership" in 2010 and
2011.
For our management magazine strategy+business, visit
strategy-business.com( http://www.strategy-business.com
).
Visit booz.com( http://www.booz.com ) to learn
more about Booz & Company.
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