July 28, 2011 Presented By: Neha Aggarwal (Roll No.

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AT Kearney Overview History and Evolution Geographic Scope Milestones Governance Business Segments Service Practices Publications and Other Contributions Future Plans Corporate Social Responsibility

Founded in 1926, AT Kearney is a global management consulting firm, focusing on strategic and operational CEO-agenda concerns

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the firm operated within the United States since its founding in 1926, until 1964 when it opened its first international office in Dsseldorf

 

A.T. Kearney now has 55 offices in 38 countries The firm is regularly ranked among the top 15 in Consulting Magazine's annual ranking of the Best Firms to Work For

A private firm, it employs ~2,700 employees at its various locations across the world, with ~1,900 of these employees being consultants

In 2010, AT Kearneys revenue was USD 875 MM

Foundation: The predecessor firm of A.T. Kearney was founded in 1926 and in 1929 Andrew Thomas (Tom) Kearney joined the firm. A marketing pioneer in his own right, Tom Kearney and his associates blazed a new trail in the world of management consulting. Unlike competitors, A.T. Kearney approached consulting from a general survey perspective, examining all aspects of a company to develop more comprehensive solutions

International Expansion: From the 1940s through Tom Kearneys retirement in 1961, the firm continued to thrive. In 1964, it opened an office in Dsseldorf. New offices were then opened throughout the United States and Europe, and in 1972, first Asian office was opened in Tokyo

In 1995, AT Kearney was acquired by EDS, a leader in the global information industry. The firm we tackled a number of highly successful projects with many of the worlds leading companies during this period

Renewed Independence: In 2005, EDS CEO, Michael Jordan, confirmed rumors that EDS was seeking to sell A.T. Kearney back to its management team. The transaction was completed in January 2006

In January 2006, A.T. Kearney partners purchased the firm back and achieved independence. More than 170 A.T. Kearney officers from 26 countries participated in the transaction as investors

The firm then onwards became known as the 80-year-old start-up, with a proud heritage dating back to Tom Kearney, and the spirit and enthusiasm of a new company

As reported in 2010, AT Kearney had 55 offices in 38 countries, with presence across continents The United States, Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and Australia

1988 - Named fifth-largest broad-based multidisciplined management consultancy in the United States; Firm surpasses $100 million in revenue

1994 Wins two five-year contracts from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, largest in firms history

1996 Moscow office expansion makes A.T. Kearney the multinational consultancy with the largest on-site capability in Russia

2003 Winning the Merger Endgame, by Fritz Kroeger and Graeme Deans, selected by Executive Book Summaries as the best business book of 2003

2004 Consulting Magazine names Fritz Kroeger to its list of Top 25 Most Influential Consultants

2005 - Paul A. Laudicina named to Consulting Magazines list of Top 25 Most Influential Consultants

2005 - World Out of Balance, by Laudicina, selected by Executive Book Summaries as one of the best business books of 2005

2006 A.T. Kearney South Korea LLC becomes largest consulting presence in the country

2007 - Paul Laudicina is again named to Consulting Magazine's list of Top 25 Most Influentical Consultants

2008 - Daniel Mahler, partner from the New York office, named to Consulting Magazines list of Top 25 Most Influential Consultants

2009 - Vance Scott, partner from the Chicago 0ffice, named to Consulting Magazines list of Top 25 Most Influential Consultants

2010 - A.T. Kearney becomes carbon neutral across its global consulting operations, achieving a 2007 pledge to be carbon neutral by 2010.

2010 - Hana Ben-Shabat, a NY-based partner, named to Consulting Magazine's list of Top 25 Most Influential Consultants

2011 - Laura Gurski, partner from the Chicago office, named to Consulting Magazine's list of Top 25 Most Influential Consultants

Paul Laudicina Managing Officer and Chairman of the Board Paul was elected managing officer of A.T. Kearney and took office in September 2006; he was re-elected to a second term in 2009. Paul is the seventh person to lead the firm in its 80-year history

John Yoshimura Global Chief Operating Officer In addition to his current role, John has served as the Managing Director of Asia Pacific, Unit Leader for North America and Southeast Asia/India/China, and Leader of the Operations Practice for Asia. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors

Marcy Beitle Head of Americas Marcy Beitle is a Partner with A.T. Kearney and is based in New York. As the Lead

Partner for the Americas, Marcy has responsibility for the management of A.T. Kearney in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and all of Latin America

John Kurtz Head of Asia Pacific John was appointed Head of Asia Pacific in January 2011. Prior to this role, John served on the Board of A.T. Kearney from 2007-2010 and has served the firm as Unit leader for Southeast Asia and for India. He has also led the Communications and High-Tech practice for Asia

Johan Aurik Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Johan was named head of A.T. Kearneys operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa in January 2009. Previously, Johan served as Unit leader for the Benelux region and was a member of A.T. Kearneys Board of Directors. He also led the Consumer Goods and Retail Practice in Europe

AT Kearney specializes in the following industry verticals:

         

Aerospace & defense Automotive Communications & high tech Consumer product & retail Financial institutions Public sector Pharmaceutical & health care Energy & process Transportation Utilities

AT Kearney has expertise in providing services of the following kinds:

          

Complexity management Innovation Manufacturing Marketing & sales Mergers & acquisitions Organization & transformation Procurement & analytic solutions Strategic IT Strategy Supply chain management Sustainability

Besides publishing research reports, journals, research papers, business executive agenda (annual publication), books, external articles, and opinions on the current trends (commentaries); AT Kearney is also responsible for publishing the following:
  

FDI Confidence Index Global Cities Index Globalization Index, etc.

These indices are prepared and published by a separate arm of the firm, known as Global Business Policy Council


The Global Business Policy Council was established as a strategic service specifically for the world's top CEOs and business-minded thought leaders

It helps leaders monitor and capitalize on macro-economic, geopolitical, socio-demographic and technological change worldwide

Tom Kearney established the principles of "essential rightness" of the advice the firm would give. Tom strongly believed, and instilled in the firm he built, that it is their duty to improve the world in which they live as they build their business. How they do this changes over time, and today they have an unprecedented opportunityand responsibilityto connect corporate good with common good


A.T. Kearney is committed to embedding the principles of sustainability into its corporate strategy by assessing and addressing the impact the firm has on the environment and by providing its employees with the tools and knowledge needed to lessen this impact. In 2010, the firm proudly announced itself as a carbon-neutral firm. They will also continue to research and deliver sustainable solutions for corporations, governments and institutions in the communities for improvement of the environment