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Specialist Profile - John Carey: Transformation & Turnaround
A transformation and turnaround specialist, John has freelanced since 2005, leading major global programmes (£100m+) across energy, resources, FMCG and retail. Prior to going independent, John enjoyed a successful consulting career with EY, and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young where he led programmes in Telco, high-tech and resources.
Independent Experts Wanted: why there's rising demand for senior freelancers to lead projects at top consulting firms
Staffing models across all industries have undergone seismic shifts in recent years. Consulting is no exception. And where previously, senior project expertise was drawn from in-house talent, now consultancies - from boutiques to top strategy houses - are turning to the independent market for solutions.
Expert Profile - Héloïse Aboulker: Strategy & Operations Specialist
A strategy and operations professional with focuses in innovation, digital marketplaces and sustainability, Héloïse began her consulting career at McKinsey and enjoyed successful commercial roles with eBay and InMotion Ventures before going freelance.
Stronger Together: network cultivation for independent consultants
The decision to freelance is in many ways a decision to ‘go it alone.’ But in order to establish, maintain and grow a successful career as an independent, you’ll still need support. Enter: your network.
Expert Profile - Emma Chow: Regeneration Specialist (Food Systems, The Circular Economy, Regenerative Design)
A freelance specialist in regeneration for both organisations and individuals, Emma started her career as a consultant at Deloitte and subsequently led the food initiative at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Private Equity: Why funds are looking for new ways to work with freelancers
Despite a widely discussed slowdown in the deal space, a spirit of cautious optimism persists.
In Conversation with Chris Andreou - CEO & Founder, GoForma
Launched in 2020, GoForma provides accounting and virtual office services for independent contractors, small businesses and sole traders.
A "Ways of Working" Conversation: laying the foundations for project success
Once a project is sold, it can be super-tempting to focus all of your attention on getting to results as quickly as possible. But before you kick off, it’s important to prepare the ground for a solid relationship with your client, by having a Ways of Working (WOW) conversation.