Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

Director - Strategy & Consulting

Chris is the Director of Strategy & Consulting at The Consultancy Group, specialising in Partner-level hires into Consulting across EMEA. He leads a dual-focused Strategy Practice: one team works with top Management Consultancies (MBB, Big 4, Boutiques), while the other sources world-class strategy professionals for corporate clients. Chris’s expertise spans industries such as technology, media, aerospace, financial services, and healthcare.

Current Job Openings

Principal – Automotive Consulting

Location: Paris
We are seeking an experienced Principal in Automotive Consulting to join our client in their Paris office. As a Principal, you will lead strategic projects for automotive clients across France and Europe, helping them navigate industry shifts, drive growth, and adopt innovative solutions. You will work closely with senior executives in OEMs, suppliers, and mobility […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Partner – Transactions

Location: London
Our client is seeking a partner to join their Transactions practice, you will be integral in shaping the future of our Transactions service line in the UK, while driving value for their clients and leading their talented teams of professionals. Key Responsibilities: Client Relationship Management: Develop and nurture long-term, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders in […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Partner – TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications)

Location: Madrid
We are seeking a  Partner to join our client, you will be responsible for leading the firm’s strategy and growth in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors. You will work closely with clients to address their most pressing challenges in digital transformation, innovation, regulatory change, and growth. This role involves driving business development, overseeing delivery […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Partner – Tech Consulting, People Advisory

Location: London
Our client is seeking a Partner in their Technology Consulting and People Advisory practice, you will lead a diverse portfolio of clients through the most critical aspects of people transformation and organizational change. You will leverage your deep expertise in technology-enabled HR transformation, workforce strategies, organizational design, and digital tools to help businesses navigate complex […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Articles

Shaping the Future of TMT: Felix Lepetit on Transformation, AI Disruption, and Evolution

With a career spanning over 20 years, 15 of which at Deloitte, and a focus on TMT strategy and transformation, Felix Lepetit has worked with established and digital native media organisations, global and niche tech companies, incumbent and challenger telecoms players to navigate uncertainties and seize opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.  In our conversation, […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Marc Berman on Merger Integration, Cultural Transformation, and Agile Leadership

In this edition of the Strategy Leadership Series, Marc Berman shares insights from his extensive career in management consulting, reflecting on the evolution of merger integration, cultural transformation, and the role of agile methodologies in an increasingly dynamic business environment. With a wealth of experience navigating leadership challenges, he highlights the critical importance of placing […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

The Future of AI and Cloud Transformation: Rare Insights from Chris Oxborough

Few leaders are as well-equipped to navigate the complexities of AI and cloud transformation as Chris Oxborough. A seasoned technology expert with a career spanning leadership roles at KPMG and PwC, Chris is now preparing to transition into a portfolio career, focusing on advisory and board roles.  In our recent conversation, Chris explored the challenges […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Navigating Strategy and Transformation in Challenging Times

With over 30 years of international strategy consulting experience, John Cooper has helped businesses navigate economic cycles, cost pressures, and market shifts. Specialising in consumer goods – ranging from pet food to bottled water – he has worked across global markets, supporting companies through transformation and value creation. Reflecting on the current business climate, he […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Opportunities and challenges from the evolving synergies between Telco/Digital Infrastructure and Sports/Media

The TMT (Telecoms, Media, and Technology) sector is a diverse and fast-paced world, often challenging to navigate. Few understand this complexity better than Lluís Borrell, an international expert and senior adviser with over 30 years of experience across telecoms, media, and sports. Having held leadership roles at EY-Parthenon, FTI Consulting, and Analysys Mason, Lluís has […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Pioneering Sustainability: Simon Millage on Energy Transition, Innovation, and Global Challenges

When exploring the energy sector’s transition to sustainability, Simon Millage stands out as a seasoned advisor with unparalleled expertise. Having previously served as a senior partner at EY-Parthenon and EY, Simon now operates as an independent advisor, leveraging his extensive experience in value-led sustainability to help organisations navigate one of the most significant shifts of […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Navigating Growth, Carve-Outs and Expansion into the US: Insights from Peter Rodrigues-Renon

As global economic headwinds reshape M&A activity, carve-out transactions are looking increasingly attractive to both corporate shareholders looking to divest assets and to investors looking to acquire assets with high growth potential. Leading these intricate transitions is Peter Rodrigues-Renon, Value Creation Lead at Stax Consulting with nearly 20 years of experience advising top-tier private equity […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Driving Change: Ben Galloway on Retail Transformation, Consumer Trends, and the Power of Adaptability

In retail and consumer goods, transformation is a continuous journey. Few understand this better than Ben Galloway, whose extensive career spans consultancy and industry roles at some of the biggest names in the sector, including Tesco, Coca-Cola, and Costa. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ben about his work in retail transformation, his […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Reviving Heritage Brands with Benedict Gordon

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Benedict Gordon, co-founder of Phoenyx Spirits, a brand-led spirits company that owns and operates revived heritage brands positioned as super-premium category disruptors. With an impressive portfolio that includes Khoosh, an exotic orange bitter liqueur dating back to 1881, and Dr. Hostetter’s, an original American bitter established […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

Embedded Finance Unpacked: Strategic Insights from Kunal Galav

Embedded finance is reshaping how businesses enhance their core offerings, allowing companies to integrate financial services directly into their products to improve customer engagement. To delve into this transformative field, we spoke with Kunal Galav, VP of Product at Toqio, a pioneering platform making embedded finance accessible through user-friendly, fully configurable solutions. As part of […]
Chris Haywood
Director - Strategy & Consulting

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