Abram is global lead for Prophet’s Product & Experience Innovation practice and a senior partner in the New York office. He has spent 25 years at the intersection of digital and design-led transformation, working within enterprise and for multiple agencies and consultancies. Prior to Prophet he ran the NYC outpost of Fjord, a design consultancy and part of Accenture Song. Abram’s alter ego, Dad, is busy with two “young intrepids” who teach him something new every day. His favorite superhero is his wife.

Cat is a Partner at Argon & Co, a global leader in operations strategy and transformation with over 600 consultants worldwide. She leads the UK Strategy practice, driving Argon & Co’s rapid growth in holistic operational strategy, while continuing to expand its core functional delivery. Argon & Co takes a unique, collaborative approach to consulting—working closely with clients to co-create solutions, implement them, and drive real, sustainable change.

An innovative, impact-driven leader, Cat is renowned for turning corporate strategies into actionable, results-focused initiatives. She also launched Connect, Argon & Co’s Strategy and Transformation community, which has attracted over 250 senior business leaders since its launch in 2022, and has now been rolled out globally.

Before joining Argon & Co, Cat was Chief Programme Officer at bp pulse and has held strategic roles at Babylon Health and McKinsey & Co. She holds a first-class degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sheffield and was awarded the prestigious Salters Graduate Award.

As Managing Director at Slalom Consulting, David Frigeri uniquely combines strategic vision with deep technical expertise. His contributions include doubling Slalom's AI practice revenue while pioneering innovative solutions like Slalom’s AI Value Calculator, which is becoming an industry standard for measuring AI investment returns. As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 executives, David has orchestrated enterprise-wide AI transformations that have delivered significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.

David’s technology work spans developing an award-winning healthcare AI system that revolutionized patient care and safety, earning his client the prestigious Eisenberg Award. In the media sector, David architected ASCAP's first machine learning platform, transforming royalty predictions for millions of songwriters. His early work focused on new AI applications in internet route optimization and mobile commerce.

David is also a member of Google's GSI AI Advisory Council and regularly shares insights on Responsible AI and value realization with partners Anthropic, AWS, and Databricks. His dedication to nurturing the next generation of AI leaders extends beyond business through board positions at Hopeworks and Hope Partnership School, exemplifying his commitment to both technological advancement and social impact.

Florent is a Partner based in Boston and a member of the Global Automotive & Manufacturing practice where he focuses on topics involving result-driven growth strategy, go-to-market strategies, business building, technology & innovation and sustainability. 

Recognized for his entrepreneurial, adaptable approach and strong communication skills, Florent has been key to growing the practice within the US, and instrumental to ADL’s successful growth and re-emergence as a leading management consulting firm in the U.S

Florent is also a committed leader, combining client responsibilities with leading ADL’s Global ESG initiatives.

Florent holds an Engineering degree from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers and a master’s degree in Strategic Management from HEC Paris.

Frank Petraglia is a Partner at KPMG, where he leads the Deal Advisory and Strategy team, focused on serving clients within the consumer and retail sector. KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services.

Petraglia’s technical expertise is focused on transaction support, which he developed throughout his over 30 years of Big 4 experience. While he brings a specific focus on carve-out divestitures, his experience spans buy-side and sell-side, private equity, and corporate, with transaction values ranging from $50 million to $20 billion. Previously, Petraglia was an executive director of transaction advisory services at Ernst & Young. He graduated from ​​the University at Albany with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

“Ira Gaberman is a Senior Partner in the London office of Kearney.  He is a member of the global leadership team of Kearney’s Strategy, Growth & Organization Transformation Practice, and is the Head of the SG&OT Practice in Europe.  Ira is also a member of Kearney’s overall Europe Leadership Team.

A former M&A lawyer, Ira has been in consulting with Kearney for over 25 years, with a long track record of helping companies future-proof their business, translating strategic opportunities into organizational readiness, and helping leaders be brave together in taking forward the often hard, complex changes required to capture the value potential.  He is an expert in strategy translation, organization re-design and optimization, leadership team development, and large-scale whole of enterprise transformation.

Ira works closely with leading companies in many sectors including financial services, consumer goods, telecommunications, and health, and operates extensively across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

He helps oversee Kearney’s Chief Strategy Officer, Chief People Officer, and Chief Transformation Officer Roundtables, and has authored or co-authored of many of Kearney’s methodologies and frameworks.”

Makoto Inoue is a Partner and the APAC Leader for SG&OT at Kearney, with 19 years of experience as a management consultant. He has led a variety of cross-border assignments and recently focused on shareholder value creation, including top-line growth, performance improvement, and organizational design. His areas of expertise include corporate M&A, portfolio optimization, sales/commercial excellence, capital excellence, and digital transformation.

Makoto holds a degree from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. His professional background includes working in the Specialty Chemical B.U. of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., as well as Novus International, Inc.

Throughout his career, Makoto has driven impactful change across several industries, including consumer, service, and healthcare. Notably, his work in consumer industries includes designing a new holding company and executing a large-scale consolidation of four companies. He has also led retail tech and digital solution development and pioneered new business development strategies based on consumer insights. In the service and healthcare sectors, Makoto has managed long-term portfolio optimization, group management plans, and strategies for digital health growth and functional supplements.

He is well-regarded for his deep understanding of market dynamics and his ability to guide clients through complex business transformations.

Marc Hoogenberg is a Partner at PwC Strategy& based in Amsterdam. Strategy& is a global strategy consulting firm that was formed in 2014 through the merger of Booz & Company and PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers). It operates as a subsidiary of PwC and specializes in providing strategic consulting services to clients across various industries. Marc is the Retail & Consumer Industry strategy leader for the Netherlands, and the Consumer Markets Industry Consulting Leader for PwC in EMEA.

With more than 20 years of experience, Marc consults leaders of global and local consumer goods companies, distributors and retailer organizations on large-scale business model and operating model transformations. He specializes in go-to-market strategies, marketing transformation, sales effectiveness and revenue management.

Before joining Booz & Company, Marc worked at McKinsey & Company and Accenture where he focused on marketing strategies and analytics. He holds an MBA and Master’s degree in econometrics.

Ozgur is a Managing Director and Senior Partner based in the Chicago Office. As a core member of the Healthcare and Strategy practices, Ozgur has demonstrated deep expertise by leading the Payer practice for North America, working across a broad spectrum of healthcare clients. His primary focus spans payers, providers, and healthcare services companies, where he brings a wealth of experience and industry insights.

With a career dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape, Ozgur partners with CEOs, senior executives, and boards to help drive innovation and redefine institutional growth strategies. He works closely with top management teams, guiding them through the complexities of healthcare's future, enabling them to build strategies that are both visionary and actionable. By helping organizations translate these strategies into concrete change agendas, Ozgur empowers them to execute large-scale transformation efforts that deliver lasting impact.

Before joining BCG in 2011, Ozgur held a senior leadership role at Elevance, where he led Marketing and Product Development for Consumer Businesses. Prior to that, he was a consultant at McKinsey & Co., advising healthcare payers, providers, and financial institutions. His career began at Procter & Gamble, where he gained valuable experience in various management positions, honing his skills in business operations and leadership.

Ozgur holds an MBA with high distinction from the University of Michigan Business School and a BS with high distinction in Industrial Engineering from Istanbul Technical University.

With over 20 years of experience in customer-facing roles within consulting, spanning industries such as Retail, CPG, Healthcare, and Technology, Piyush has successfully cultivated large-scale program relationships and driven significant business impact through data and AI.

As Chief Customer Officer, Piyush heads MathCo's Consulting Services business, expanding this service line and advancing the company's offerings to ensure MathCo remains a trusted partner in addressing complex business challenges across industries and functions. He is committed to championing customer experience at every touchpoint, enhancing the customer journey and strengthening the company's key relationships. He focuses on building a customer-centric team and culture that consistently delivers innovative, high-impact solutions.

Rahul Krishnarao is a Partner in the Global Consulting Practice and leads TCS’ Global  Value Advisory offering. This is a unique practice that deals exclusively with the C-suite  and Board of Directors of the Fortune 500 and privately-owned companies to unlock  business value from large and complex business transformations. He serves as a trusted advisor to these executives as they solve their biggest challenges and navigate  the complex dynamics of growth and transformation. 

With over 25 years of experience, Rahul has held leadership roles in public and  executive leadership roles in privately-owned businesses. His team of value consultants  and finance professionals have advised some of the largest financial services, energy, and retail companies, consistently delivering on value creation through revenue growth,  cost take-out and working capital reduction through transformation programs.  

Rahul has extensive experience in corporate transformation & performance  improvement, with a focus on strategy, operating model design, customer experience,  digital transformation, data and analytics. He has deep expertise in leading large-scale  transformation programs enabled by technology across business operations, supply  chain, and the back-office / shared services. He advances his clients’ growth and  transformation agenda by placing Value at the center and emphasizing People and  Data as strategic assets.  

Outside of TCS, he has served as a board member for the South East Asia Leadership  Academy (SEALA) and is a member of the Society of International Business Fellows  (SIBF). He holds an MBA in Strategy from Alliance Manchester Business School and a  Bachelor of Commerce from Christ University.  

Richard Winston is a Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Services at Slalom, overseeing strategic direction and driving innovative growth, partnerships, and community across all segments. With over three decades of experience, he's been at the forefront of integrating technology and ingenuity to redefine possibilities in the sector. Winston’s commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned him as a thought leader in the industry, championing strategies that not only drive operational efficiency and competitive edge but also foster significant growth. His expertise spans strategic innovation, digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and customer experience enhancement, making him a pivotal figure in crafting business and operating models that are both resilient and forward-thinking.

Before his current role, Richard began his career in Financial Services at Accenture where he gained invaluable insights into the power of technology in transforming traditional financial services. In addition to Accenture and Slalom, Richard also worked with Finxact, a next-gen core banking provider and AWS in a Financial Services global industry role. He holds a bachelor’s degree in information processing from the University of Texas.

Robin Dufresne is an Executive Vice President and Senior Practice Director with CSG Government Solutions, a national leader in IT management consulting for complex projects that modernize the technology and business processes of large government programs. Dufresne leads market development and manages a large portfolio of projects within CSG’s Child Support, Child Welfare, and Program Modernization practices. She also previously led CSG’s Healthcare and Human Services practice for nine years. Since she joined CSG in 2012, Dufresne has had a significant impact on its growth and culture, supporting the expansion of its footprint to serve 49 states and territories, significantly growing its workforce, and establishing a reputation for excellence in management consulting. She serves as faculty for CSG’s internal Leadership Training course, investing her time in growing and mentoring future leaders.

Dufresne has 20 years of IT consulting experience and is a nationally recognized thought leader in government public assistance programs. She has collaborated with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a member of the Medicaid Technology Alliance to help guide states toward the implementation of modular systems that lower operational costs and improve outcomes. She also served as the board chair for the Private Sector Technology Group and led collaboration activities between CMS and the State Technology Advisory Group. Dufresne previously served as the Medicaid Operations Director for MaineCare Services and has a Master of Science in Management degree in healthcare administration from New England College.

Sohin Chinoy is a Managing Director in the Dallas office of Alvarez & Marsal. His work over the past 20 years has focused on creating enterprise advantage via products and data, cultivating new markets, improving operations design and execution, and M&A – across multiple industries, and in capacities both as advisor and as operator.

Prior to joining A&M, Sohin was CEO at an autonomous robotics company, overseeing the development of the first modern, fully automated, AGV-based parking garage.

Before that, he served as SVP Strategy & Transformation at a leading global commercial real estate services firm, overseeing a wide range of matters in corporate strategy, including the company’s flagship digital strategy and transformation effort. Sohin holds an MBA and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Somen is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives of Fortune 500 companies, offering unparalleled insights and strategies to navigate complex market conditions, particularly in the Telecom, Cable, and Industrial sectors. With over 15 years of experience in strategy, merger, and acquisitions, he is renowned for developing customer-centric growth strategies, accelerating transformations, and maximizing deal value. His expertise spans go-to-market strategies, operating model redesign, and commercial excellence.

As a seasoned leader, Somen excels in collaborating with senior executives to drive transactions and transformations that maximize shareholder returns. He is adept at developing high-performing cross-functional teams and guiding them to implement strategies in fast-paced environments.

Somen holds an MBA in Strategy from the Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the Manipal Institute of Technology, India.

Simon Zhang is a renowned global expert in strategic positioning, and as the  CEO of Ries Consulting is the successor to Al Ries, the “father of positioning.”  

Working alongside Al Ries for many years, Simon has further refined and  advanced positioning theory to meet the needs of today’s digital-driven  economy. Simon went on to pioneer the concept and methodology of  "category creation"—a groundbreaking approach to business innovation that  moves beyond traditional strategies to develop practical models that have  helped countless companies find business success primarily through careful  brand positioning. This has helped multiple companies reach multi-billion dollar  valuations.  

Simon has been the chairman of Ries China for nearly two decades and has  served as the company’s global CEO since 2020. He has also co-authored several influential books on positioning, including Category Creation and  Positioning in the 21st Century.

Tristram Lupprian is a Senior Managing Director in Teneo's Management Consulting Division and one of the leaders of the business's Global Technology practice. He has extensive experience of strategic, transformational and transaction-led engagements for both public and private enterprise software businesses.

Over the last 10 years, Tristram has focused on helping technology and technology-enabled businesses manage major commercial, product, operational, pricing and profitability transitions. He has a particular focus on resolving the challenges involved in the successful delivery of cloud and AI solutions, addressing questions of market strategy, customer lifecycle development, revenue model evolution, and operating model change.

Tristram joined Teneo through the acquisition of a London-based strategy boutique, Credo in 2017.