BERLIN/MUNICH – Prophet, the global growth and transformation consultancy, is thrilled to announce its recognition once again as a top consultancy in Germany for 2024 by the Hamburg business magazine, brand eins.  

Brand eins, in collaboration with Statista, annually compiles a list that honors the best consulting companies in Germany, and Prophet has been identified yet again as a standout consultancy across multiple areas:  

• Strategy Development  
• Innovation/Growth/New Business Models  
• Marketing/Brand/Pricing 
• Industrial Goods and Services 

“This esteemed accolade underscores Prophet’s commitment to excellence and our position as a trusted advisor in the consulting industry in Germany. While we’re proud to receive recognition again in familiar categories, we’re particularly pleased to be acknowledged this year for our dedicated expertise in the industrial goods sector,” said Jörg Meurer, partner at Prophet. “This achievement is a testament to the relentless dedication of our talented team members and our steadfast focus on delivering exceptional value to our clients. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them as without their contributions, this recognition would not have been possible.” 

“In a competitive market, we take pride in our end-to-end interdisciplinary capabilities across consulting, experience and creative domains. It’s this approach that enables us to implement and accelerate our clients’ growth and transformation goals,” said Tobias Bärschneider, senior partner and EMEA regional lead at Prophet. “We deeply value this recognition and look forward to continuing to serve our clients with excellence in Germany and beyond.”  

The full list and details of the survey methodology can be found here.  

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SAN FRANCISCO – Prophet proudly announces the appointment of Tobias Bärschneider, Senior Partner and EMEA Regional Lead, to its Executive Committee. As Prophet embarks on the next phase of its growth journey, Tobias’ inclusion in the Executive Committee underscores the firm’s commitment to fortify its strategic focus and precision as it continues to scale across regions outside of North America.  

With 17 years of experience at Prophet, Tobias brings a wealth of knowledge garnered from working with global clients like Electrolux, Siemens and Shell. In the past 5 years, he has led Prophet’s EMEA business, steering strong growth across diverse markets. Mobilizing a team of leaders across consulting and corporate functions, Tobias has laid solid foundations for future expansion.  

Michael Dunn, Chairman and CEO of Prophet, expressed gratitude to Tobias for his unwavering leadership and energy over the past 17 years. “Tobias’ appointment to the Executive Committee is a testament to his exceptional contributions to Prophet. I look forward to working closely with him and the rest of the Executive Committee as we forge an even stronger, more dynamic and innovative Prophet poised for future success.”  

Tobias shared his enthusiasm, stating, “I am thrilled to be stepping up at this pivotal point in Prophet’s journey and I look forward to contributing to our ongoing success.” 

Prophet looks forward to the continued impact of Tobias’ leadership within the Executive Committee and across the organization.

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BERLIN – Prophet, the leading growth and transformation consultancy, proudly announces the appointment of Rajesh Bose as Partner and Managing Director for its German business, further strengthening its EMEA leadership team. With over two decades of diverse experience in business and consulting, Rajesh brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, having worked with brands including Lufthansa and Porsche.  

“Tapped for his strategic acumen and impressive track record in corporate strategy, digital transformation and change management, Rajesh is a valuable addition to our team,” remarked Tobias Bärschneider, EMEA Regional Lead and Senior Partner at Prophet. “We are delighted to welcome him and are confident that his leadership will drive significant growth and transformation for our clients in Germany.” 

Prior to joining Prophet, Rajesh honed his skills in marketing and business development at esteemed organizations such as Daimler and Airbus. He later transitioned into consulting, gaining invaluable experience at firms including Kearney and Monitor Deloitte.  

“I am excited to embark on this journey with Prophet and contribute to its mission of unlocking uncommon growth for clients,” said Rajesh. “I strongly believe in the power of strategic thinking and innovation to effect positive change and I am eager to collaborate with Prophet’s talented team to deliver outstanding results.” 

Rajesh’s appointment underscores Prophet’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value and driving growth in the German market.  

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NEW YORK – Prophet, the global growth and transformation consultancy, received recognition among notable vendors in the Forrester Research report, The Innovation Consulting Landscape, Q1 2024. This comprehensive report offers insights into 26 innovation service providers, empowering business leaders to forge strategic partnerships that accelerate their innovative solutions in an environment of rapid change. ​

“We’re pleased that this inclusion will bring greater attention to the innovation portion of our growth and innovation strategy business,” said Michael Dunn, Chairman and CEO.​

“Markets are continuously shifting at increasing speed, putting a premium on our client’s ability to simultaneously evolve how they combine their assets to create value while also demonstrating how they bring that value to market. Our go-to-market innovation services accelerate their time to launch and help them to drive uncommon growth,” said Abram Sirignano, senior partner and global head of Prophet’s Innovation practice. ​

The report states, “Successful organizations keep tweaking their innovation processes based on rigorous outcome measurement and new market insight.” The authors acknowledge that leaders should target innovations consultants as they will help develop the skills and practices needed for continuous innovation. ​

“We’ve spent the last six years integrating our product, service, and experience innovation services with our brand, marketing, organization and culture offerings. The breadth and alignment of our current capabilities mean that we can help clients both build the capabilities to rapidly create and commercialize new go-to-market offerings as well as to accelerate their path to market,” said Tony Fross, partner in Prophet’s Innovation practice. ​

The landscape is designed to help leaders understand the value an innovation firm provides, learn how each firm differs and examine providers based on their business needs. ​

If you have a Forrester subscription, read the report here.​

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HONG KONG – Elaine Fok, Associate Partner and Creative Director at Prophet was invited to be a juror for the 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards. The winners of the 2024 awards are scheduled to be announced in February 2024. 

 “I am deeply passionate about recognizing and celebrating talents, and the transformative power of rebranding,” said Fok, “It’s a privilege to be on the jury board for the 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards as it provides an exceptional opportunity to honor the innovation, creativity and strategic thinking behind impactful brand transformations.”  

Since 2004, REBRAND 100® Global Awards has been the first and highly respected global recognition program for effective brand transformations. It celebrates excellence in organizations that devise solutions by integrating smart business strategies with design thinking to achieve their organizational goals. The program is juried by a panel of esteemed, international business, brand and design leaders.  

Fok, an Associate Partner and Creative Director at Prophet, leads the firm’s design discipline in Asia. Raised in Toronto and Hong Kong, her multifaceted design and creative prowess were shaped by these diverse cities. Fascinated by architecture, the shapes, lines, and forms of the pristine skyscrapers in both cities inspired her journey into the world of design. Her broad spectrum of skills ranges across creative thinking, brand creation, UX/UI, and transitioning from print to interactive designs. She attributes her versatility to a strong branding agency background and a steep learning curve from the unconventional career path.  

With her craftsmanship, creativity and passion, Fok has worked with a wide range of clients to help bring their brands to life. Her client portfolio includes AB InBev, Blackstone, BOE, Emaar Properties, KEF, Keyestone Properties, Kowloon Dairy, Manulife, MetLife, Midea, MB Bank, New World Group, Olam Agri, QT Hotels, St. Regis, Temasek, The Economist and Vantage.  

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HONG KONG – Prophet, the leading growth and transformation consultancy, announced a new addition to its Asia leadership team, Patrick Eastwood, who will work as a partner in its Hong Kong office. Eastwood brings close to three decades of experience across growth strategy, brand building, campaigns and creative, working with clients such as AIA, Alibaba, Didi, Hong Kong Jockey Club and HSBC. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to Prophet,” said Alan Casey, partner and Asia regional lead at Prophet. “Patrick’s rich experience in developing strategic and creative solutions that help businesses build relentlessly relevant brands and unlock uncommon growth will be a huge asset for our clients across the region.”    

Before joining Prophet, Eastwood was a partner and the Asia Creative lead at critical issues firm, Brunswick, leading the firm’s brand, creative and campaign capabilities across Greater China and Southeast Asia. Having worked in Singapore, Hong Kong and London, his expertise spans a diverse range of sectors and practice areas including brand strategy, corporate purpose and ESG strategy, marketing communications, as well as organisational culture and employee engagement. Prior to his tenure at Brunswick, Eastwood held several senior roles at Omnicom-owned firms. 

“I’m excited to be a part of Prophet’s outstanding team. I’ve been hugely impressed by the energy and quality of my colleagues and their genuine passion to help businesses drive purposeful, sustainable and transformative growth,” said Eastwood. “Leaders across the region are looking to transform their businesses against a backdrop of change and uncertainty. I look forward to working with them and my colleagues to bring creativity and innovation to their business challenges.” 

With 15 offices worldwide including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Singapore, Prophet is a trusted growth and transformation partner in the APAC region, working closely with companies such as Samsung, ABInBev, Marriott, DBS and Emart to unlock uncommon growth. Prophet was recently awarded the Partner Innovation award by Channel Asia for its excellence in business innovation and transformation. 

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SINGAPORE – Prophet, a growth and transformation consultancy, was nominated as a winner for Partner Innovation (Enterprise) at the Channel Asia Innovation Awards 2023. 

The Channel Asia Innovation Awards is the leading programme for celebrating excellence in innovation and transformation of businesses and technologies across the ASEAN region. The Partner Innovation Award recognizes customer innovation and excellence by pioneering businesses, technology specialists and collaborative providers. Prophet stood out as the winner amongst a list of prestigious technology leaders in the ASEAN region like Amazon Web Services, Singtel, Telstra Purple and Avanade Asia, for its ability to help clients drive innovation in complex markets with insights, agility and collaboration. 

“We’re honored and delighted to have Prophet win the Partner Innovation (Enterprise) award. We support our clients in unlocking uncommon growth in the Digital and Innovation space. Every team member in Asia works hard to unleash the full potential of Digital. I am proud of the team and excited to see what lies ahead in the following years,” said Samuel Levy-Basse, Partner at Prophet. 

Prophet received the award at an exclusive Innovation Awards cocktail gathering on November 9, 2023 at The Exchange in Singapore.

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SHANGHAI – Prophet, a growth and transformation consultancy, was recognized with six awards, including one gold, three silver and two bronze , for its work with ASUS, G7 Connect and Seatrium at the Transform Awards Asia 2023. The awards ceremony was held at the W Hotel, The Bund in Shanghai,  

Each year the Transform Awards recognize excellence in creativity and strategy across the entire  brand development process. Covering global regions including the Middle East and Africa, North America, Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and the Nordics, the 2023 award marks the seventh consecutive year Prophet’s award-winning work in Asia has been celebrated in the region.   

Prophet was recognized for its outstanding work across growth strategy, brand story development, and visual identity design, with leading clients including ASUS, G7 Connect and Seatrium. 

The firm won two awards for its work with ASUS to develop an ESG brand story for its renewed ambition to lead a sustainable future. 

• Gold – ASUS: Best Development Project to Reflect a Change of Mission, Values or Positioning 
• Silver – ASUS: Best Brand Evolution (Consumer) 

“We are extremely honored and proud to celebrate the great work and partnership Prophet achieved with our clients,” said Lily Wen, Associate Partner at Prophet. “We are committed to helping companies drive uncommon growth – the type of growth that’s purposeful, transformative and sustainable.”  

“It was a pleasure to partner with Prophet on the journey driving sustainability at ASUS. Prophet’s experts understood deeply the core of ASUS’s DNA and strategy and developed a sophisticated ESG narrative through winning storytelling and visual expressions,” said Eunice Chou, Global Commercial Marketing Head at ASUS. 

Prophet received accolades for creating Seatrium, a transformative new brand born from the merger of Keppel Offshore & Marine and Sembcorp Marine in Singapore. 

• Silver – Seatrium: Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition
• Silver – Seatrium: Best Visual Identity from the Engineering and Manufacturing Sector 

Additionally, Prophet was also recognized for its work with Chinese IoT SaaS solutions leader G7 Connect a to develop a new brand strategy and visual identity post-merger. 

• Bronze – G7 Connect: Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition 
• Bronze – G7 Connect: Best Visual Identity from the Transport and Logistics Sector 

“We are honored to have partnered with G7 Connect to help develop a compelling brand for the NewCo merged from two industry giants, anchoring on the beautiful changes digital technologies can bring to the road freight industry in China,” said Jolin Guan, Associate Partner at Prophet. “It has been truly amazing to see G7 Connect’s new brand strategy come to life across different touchpoints, taking the company to new horizons.” 

“We’d like to thank Prophet for its strong expertise, insights and methodologies that helped accelerate our merger. It allowed us to assess G7 Connect’s strengths and equities in a more thoughtful way, while being committed to human-centricity in our long-term strategy. With its strategic guidance, every touch of our communications feels deeply authentic, results-driven and compelling,” expressed Yayun Guo, Head of Brand Communications and Marketing of G7 Connect. 

In addition to the six Transform awards, Prophet was also recognized as a winner in the Partner Innovation (Enterprise) category at Channel Asia Innovation Awards 2023.  

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NEW YORK – Prophet, the global growth and transformation consultancy, announced that Josh Feldmeth has been elevated to the new role of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). He will hone Prophet’s strategic vision and execution helping to scale the business with unique value propositions. Based in New York, Feldmeth will lead the corporate strategy team and report to Michael Dunn, CEO and Chairman. 

Feldmeth has been a Senior Partner at Prophet for six years. He brings expertise at the intersection of business strategy and customer insights. During his tenure at Prophet, he has co-led the Strategy discipline. Before joining Prophet, he spent 14 years at Interbrand, in various global roles, most recently as North American CEO. 

“For the past few years, we have been on our own transformation journey at Prophet. We are looking to capitalize on new market potential, add more capabilities and accelerate growth,” says Dunn. “Leading our transformation requires focus and precision around our strategic vision, and Josh’s vast expertise and previous roles at Prophet make him well-suited for the task at hand. I look forward to working with him to continue to push Prophet to achieve our own uncommon growth.” 

Feldmeth adds, “I am excited to lead the Corporate Strategy team as we work to take Prophet to the next level. As I prepared for this role, I met with clients and competitors. I talked with our firm leaders and board members. What comes out in every conversation is the unique market opportunity for Prophet. This place is special. I’m honored and eager to help unlock its full potential.” 

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Berlin/Munich – Prophet, the global growth and transformation consultancy, has been named one of the best consulting companies in Germany in 2023 by Handelsblatt.

The prestigious listing sees consulting firms awarded across industries and functional disciplines based on client feedback as well as recommendations by peers. Prophet has been endorsed for its expertise in five categories: strategy & organization, marketing & sales, industrial goods, consumer goods & retail and family & medium-sized businesses.

“It has been an exhilarating year for us,” said Dr Jörg Meurer, partner at Prophet. “In addition to this recognition from Handelsblatt, we were honoured again by Brand eins magazine earlier this year in their top consultancy listing. These accolades validate our unique approach and capabilities, which empower our clients to navigate a constantly changing world and discover uncommon ways to thrive and succeed in their businesses.”

“I would like to take the opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, for trusting in our abilities and allowing us the privilege of partnering with them on their transformational journeys. Without their collaboration and support, such achievements would not be possible,” said Dr. Stephan Schusser, partner at Prophet.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our recognition in such a distinguished consultancy listing. This achievement marks an essential milestone on our journey of growing the business and solidifying our reputation in the German market,” continued Tobias Bärschneider, senior partner and EMEA regional lead at Prophet. “I am immensely proud of our exceptional team whose dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence have played a pivotal role in this success. It is their passion and hard work that continue to propel us to new heights.”

The full list from Handelsblatt can be found here.

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NEW YORK – Prophet, the global growth and transformation consultancy, received recognition among notable vendors in the Forrester Research report, The Digital Transformation Services Landscape, Q3 2023. This comprehensive report offers insights into 38 digital transformation service providers, empowering business leaders to learn how providers differ and investigate options based on size and market focus. ​

“We are very appreciative of this recognition from Forrester as we believe it highlights our ability to help our clients chart a clear roadmap for creating long-term customer and business value through digital while also executing practical solutions that drive day one impact,” said Kristen Groh, Senior Partner of Prophet’s Digital Transformation service. ​

In the Forrester report, the authors note that digital transformation can speed up value delivery, revamp business models and foster innovation. However, it’s a complex endeavor that comes with a high failure rate. Acknowledging this reality, the report states, “Enterprises turn to digital transformation service providers to help them navigate through this complexity and identify accelerated paths toward new sources of value.” ​

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Forrester as together we focus on helping our clients transform their businesses and drive uncommon growth,” said Mike Leiser, Chief Transformation Officer and Senior Partner of Prophet’s Digital Transformation service.​

The Forrester Landscape is designed to help leaders understand the value a digital transformation firm provides, learn how each firm differs and examine providers based on their business needs. 

Read Forrester’s landscape report here.

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NEW YORK – Prophet, the global growth and transformation consultancy, has been recognized among notable vendors in the Forrester Research report, The Organizational Culture Consulting Services Landscape, Q3 2023. The report provides an overview of 16 culture consulting service providers. Business leaders can partner with organizational culture consulting services providers to accelerate organizational culture change.   

 “Our clients continually hold up Prophet’s human-centric approach to organizational transformation as a differentiated way to accelerate time to value and de-risk large-scale change,” said Tina Naser, senior partner and co-lead of Prophet’s Organization and Culture practice.  “It is an honor to be recognized by Forrester.” 

The report, authored by Angelina Gennis, James McQuivey, Ana Synakh and Demi Starks, notes that culture consulting engagements can build resiliency, especially during challenging times. The report states, “Even cultures that employees love are exposed to external risks and volatility. Culture consulting firms articulate the impact of external factors on culture and assist in standing up social infrastructure for a workforce to navigate change as a unified front. This balances difficult working conditions with clear shared purpose and human-centeredness.”   

The Forrester Landscape is designed to help leaders understand the value an organizational culture consulting firm provides, learn how each firm differs and examine providers based on their business needs.  

“Culture has never been more important in helping organizations build resilient, purposeful businesses in today’s VUCA environment,” said Michael Welch, partner and co-lead of Prophet’s Organization and Culture practice. “We are proud to be recognized by Forrester as we believe it highlights our deep expertise in helping clients build the organizations and cultures that deliver uncommon growth.” 

Read Forrester’s landscape report here. 

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