In this episode, we speak with Apurva Nair, a Partner at Oliver Wyman, where he leads post-deal value creation within the firm’s Private Equity practice. Apurva works with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to improve operational and financial performance, often focusing on cost, pricing, and EBITDA growth. Most of his projects take place immediately after an acquisition, helping portfolio companies strengthen margins and prepare for exit. Before joining Oliver Wyman, he served as Partner and COO at a boutique consulting firm with operations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Apurva was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of both 2024 and 2025. Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm advising clients across industries on strategy, operations, and organizational transformation. Apurva supports Taproot Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Phil Dunne, UK Managing Director at Stax, where he leads the firm’s business across the UK and EMEA. Phil brings more than 25 years of experience spanning industry and consulting, with a focus on supporting private equity clients through commercial due diligence, value creation, and exit planning. Before joining Stax, he served as UK Managing Partner at Roland Berger, Partner at EY leading the EY-Parthenon Strategy team, and UK Managing Partner and leader of the private equity practice at Kearney.  Phil was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top Private Equity Consultants and Leaders of both 2024 and 2025. Stax is a global consulting firm that supports corporate and private equity clients across industries such as the technology, healthcare, education, and consumer sectors. The firm delivers data-driven insights to help clients accelerate growth, boost profitability, and make smarter investment decisions.  I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Meghan Harris-Ngae, a Partner at PwC Canada, where she leads ESG Strategy, Integration, and Transformation, and serves as Global Sustainability Private Business Leader. With more than two decades of experience across industries and markets, Meghan helps C-suites and boards integrate sustainability into their core business models, guiding organizations through climate transition, regulatory shifts, and broader transformation agendas. She was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of the Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders of both 2024 and 2025. PwC is a global professional services leader operating in 151 countries, delivering audit, assurance, tax, and consulting solutions across sectors. Meghan supports Tree Canada. To learn more about this organization, click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Manish Mehta, the Business Unit Head of Health and Life Sciences and Telecom, Media, and Technology at Eviden, a division of Atos. Manish leads a $400 million business unit focused on driving digital transformation across North America’s healthcare and life sciences sectors, including payers, providers, pharma, medical devices, and healthtech. He brings deep expertise in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare operations. Manish was recognized by The Consulting Report as one of The Top 25 Healthcare Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Atos is a global leader in managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, and high-performance computing, providing secure and decarbonized digital solutions across 69 countries. Manish supports Catchafire. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Brad Boyd, Principal and National Healthcare Consulting Practice Leader at BDO USA. Brad brings over 25 years of experience working with provider organizations, payers, private equity, and IT companies to deliver high-value consulting engagements that improve care delivery, enhance the experience of patients and providers, and drive operational and financial performance. Brad was recognized as one of The Top 50 Healthcare Consultants and Leaders of 2024. BDO is a leading global network providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, with a people-first culture that helps clients thrive by turning business as usual into better than usual. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Vic Svec, the Principal of Svec Consulting. Vic brings 35 years of achievement in ESG, investor relations, and strategic communications, having led initiatives at Fortune 500 companies and top global consultancies. Most recently, he served as a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal, where he led ESG Advisory Services. His corporate leadership spans three decades, with global leaders including Brunswick Corporation and Peabody Energy. Vic was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders of 2024.  Svec Consulting is a newly established advisory firm founded in 2024 to help companies unlock value through sustainability consulting, investor relations, and strategic communications. Svec supports Catholic Student Center. To learn more about this organization click here.  I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Velislava Ivanova, the EY Americas Chief Sustainability Officer and the Global Strategy and Markets Leader for EY’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice. Velislava is a recognized sustainability expert with over 25 years of international experience in helping multinational corporations—across energy, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals—develop and execute sustainability strategies. Velislava was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders for 2024. EY operates in more than 150 countries, delivering a broad range of services spanning assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions—backed by deep sector knowledge and a global network of ecosystem collaborators. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Jeff Black, Partner and Global M&A Business Leader at Mercer.  Jeff brings more than 25 years of experience advising on over 300 transactions, offering strategic and financial guidance across global people risks, including commercial due diligence, culture risk mitigation, post-merger integration, and other areas. Jeff was recognized as one of The Top 25 M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2025.  Mercer helps its clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes. The firm does this by meeting the needs of today and tomorrow—understanding the data and applying it with a human touch, and turning ideas into action to spark positive change. Jeff supports Krayons & Beyond. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Anthony Perrotta, Partner at PA Consulting. Anthony has more than 25 years of experience in sales leadership, FMCG, CPG, retail, and sustainability. He works with clients on growth strategy, sustainability, and regenerative economy initiatives that support progress beyond net zero goals. Anthony was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders for 2024. PA Consulting brings together experts in strategy, technology, and innovation to help clients transform and achieve lasting impacts across a wide range of sectors. Anthony supports Basket Brigade, Our Rescue, and Robin Hood. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Anuj Shah, a Managing Director and the Head of ESG and Impact Advisory at Stax.  Anuj advises private asset managers, corporations, and investment banks on value-enhancing approaches to ESG integration, sustainability strategy, and impact outcomes.  Anuj was recognized as one of The Top 25 Sustainability Consultants and Leaders of 2024.  Stax is a global consulting firm that supports corporate and private equity clients across industries such as the technology, healthcare, education, and consumer sectors. The firm delivers data-driven insights to help clients accelerate growth, boost profitability, and make smarter investment decisions.  I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with John Thompson, the Senior Vice President and Principal of the GenAI Program and AI Products at The Hackett Group. John leads The Hackett Group’s GenAI Executive Advisory Program and guides the development of AI software across industries. He brings over 38 years of expertise spanning all aspects of advanced analytics and information management, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, AI, cognitive computing, and big data. John was recognized as one of The Top 25 Artificial Intelligence Consultants and Leaders of 2024. The Hackett Group is an IP and platform-based, Gen AI strategic consulting and executive advisory firm. Using its AI XPLR™ and ZBrain™ platforms, the company’s experienced professionals help organizations realize the power of Gen AI and achieve quantifiable, breakthrough results. John supports Mark Cuban Foundation. To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Anthony Abbatiello, Partner and Workforce Transformation Practice Leader at PwC. Anthony brings deep expertise in human capital strategy, leading PwC’s efforts in workforce transformation and helping clients prepare for the future by driving innovation in talent strategy, HR transformation, behavioral change, and rewards and well-being. Anthony was recognized as one of The Top 25 Human Capital Consultants and Leaders of 2024. PwC is a global professional services network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries, helping organizations build and sustain momentum across audit, tax, legal, and consulting services. Anthony supports The Generations Project.  To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Wei Ke, Partner at Oliver Wyman. Wei brings over 15 years of consulting experience helping global financial institutions and consumer brands drive growth through product innovation, pricing strategy, and digital sales effectiveness. Wei was recognized as one of The Top 25 Marketing and Sales Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm known for guiding organizations through critical challenges by combining deep industry expertise with collaborative, insight-driven solutions. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Mat Zucker, Senior Partner at Prophet who is also serving as the Chief Marketing Officer. Mat brings nearly 30 years of experience in digital marketing, advertising, content, and social strategy, and previously co-led Prophet’s global marketing and sales practice across industries. Mat was recognized as one of The Top 25 Marketing and Sales Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Prophet is a global consulting firm known for driving uncommon growth through strategy, creativity, and digital expertise, serving some of the world’s most iconic brands across 15 global offices. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Sean McDevitt, Partner at Arthur D. Little, where he leads the USA TIME Practice, focusing on telecommunications, information technology, media, and electronics. Sean brings nearly 30 years of experience in advising top telecom operators, suppliers, private equity firms, and infrastructure funds on strategic growth, investment due diligence, broadband business services, and market entry across global markets. Sean was recognized as one of The Top 25 Technology Consultants and Leaders of 2025. Arthur D. Little is a global consulting firm with more than 135 years of history, known for integrating strategy, technology, and innovation to help clients achieve lasting performance and impact. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Rachel Rosenblatt, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting and Head of the Americas Retail & Consumer Products sector within the Strategic Communications segment. Rachel brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic communications, helping major retail and consumer brands navigate crisis situations, manage reputation, and communicate effectively through change, litigation, and transformation. Rachel was recognized as one of The Top 25 Consumer and Retail Consultants and Leaders of 2025. FTI Consulting is a global expert advisory firm that helps organizations manage risk, navigate crisis, and seize opportunity with over 8,300 professionals in more than 30 countries. Rachel supports Lenox Hill Hospital.  To learn more about this organization click here. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Jay Milliken, Senior Partner at Prophet, where he advises global companies on customer-driven growth strategies. Jay brings more than 20 years of experience helping leading brands strengthen customer relationships, build strategic brand assets, and align growth strategies with customer behavior and insights across industries. Jay was recognized as one of The Top 25 M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Prophet is a global consulting firm known for driving uncommon growth by combining strategy, creativity, and innovation to help leading businesses transform and thrive in dynamic markets. I am your host RJ Lumba. We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Colleen Corwell, the Managing Director, Head of US Financial Services Compliance and Regulation at Kroll.  Colleen leverages more than 20 years of experience in assisting industry firms navigate complex regulations by serving as in-house and outsourced Chief Compliance Officer for more than 20 firms, including registered investment advisors, investment companies and broker-dealers. Collen was recognized as one of The Top 25 Financial Services Consultants and Leaders of 2024.  Kroll is the leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions, by leveraging unique insights, data and technology to help clients stay ahead of complex demands. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Debashish Mukherjee, Partner and Middle East & Africa Lead, Consumer and Retail at Kearney.  Debashish is a Kearney original, having been with the firm for nearly 24 years. He has developed practices and teams across countries and is tasked with growing the Consumer and Retail practice and adjacencies in the region. He also provides supervisory support to accelerate growth in smaller markets such as Turkey. In the past, he has served clients across Asia. Debashish was recognized as one of The Top 25 Consumer and Retail Consultants and Leaders of 2024. Kearney is a global management consulting firm that operates in more than 40 countries, working with governments, nonprofits, and many of the world’s largest corporations. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.

In this episode, we speak with Sven Dharmani, the Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Supply Chain Leader at Ernst & Young. An accomplished operations advisor, Sven helps clients adopt leading-edge digital and industry 4.0 capabilities, resulting in the transformation of their business operations. He brings a global perspective from his business experience in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.  Sven was recognized as one of The Top 25 Automotive Consultants and Leaders of 2024 by The Consulting Report.  EY teams in more than 150 countries work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, strengthened by sector experience and diverse ecosystem partners. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show.  If you like the episode click to follow.