These firms identify a company's broad strategies and guide decision making, working with C-level executives and other board members.
Examples: McKinsey, BCG, Bain, L.E.K., Roland Berger, EY
These companies implement IT systems, either their own software or third-party solutions.
Examples: Oracle, Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, IBM Global Services
This type of consulting often works with private equity firms to evaluate acquisitions. Consultants analyze a company's financials, operations, and assess fit.
Examples: FTI Consulting, AlixPartners, most MBB and Big 4 have these groupsÂ
HR and talent (Mercer, Willis Towers Watson)
Marketing and sales (ZS Associations, NielsenIQ)
Risk and compliance (Protivity, Marsh & McLennan)
Environmental and sustainability (ERM, BSR)
Healthcare and life sciences (Hurson Consulting, IQVIA, Clearview)
Change management (Prosci, Spencer Stuart)
Legal and investigative (Ankura, Kroll)