Exciting tasks from day one – within corporate and growth strategy we work on crucial corporate issues and develop customized strategies for our clients. Sounds exciting? Find out more!
As one of the world's largest strategy consultancies, we challenge the status quo together with our clients and develop strategies that focus on the short- and long-term growth & value creation potential of companies.
Our industry knowledge sets us apart, as we have built up in-depth expertise for a wide range of business sectors. In addition, we can draw on our internal network for many operational and implementation-oriented topics - with specialized expertise in areas such as digitalization and analytics. Furthermore, when it comes to mergers, turnarounds and similar challenges, we work hand in hand with the other EY-Parthenon teams: Transaction strategy and execution as well as Turnaround and restructuring. Together, we address all issues on the CEO agenda.
We find the best answers for our clients with high analytical standards. We work with conviction and in close collaboration with our clients, because we know that good solutions can only be found together. Our way of thinking is entrepreneurial and implementation-oriented: We not only design strategy concepts or changes, we also accompany them.
Our teams embody these values in their daily interaction with the client: bright minds, strong team play - with full commitment.
Partner EY-Parthenon Strategy | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction and Real Estate | Joined 2016
Martin Ceccon is a partner in the Zurich office and drives sustainable and digital strategies with clients in different sectors, among others advanced manufacturing, construction and real estate. Martin combines a master in sustainability science from ETH Zurich with executive Business Administration education in Europe and USA and is a member of various digital platforms, among others digitalswitzerland and Building Smart Chapter Switzerland. Before joining EY-Parthenon, Martin spent over 15 years in leading positions at international companies as SVP global innovation, Managing Director Marketing & Sales and VP strategy and acquisition integration. He also gained experience building a start-up.
What is your area of responsibility at EY-Parthenon?
I have the honor of leading our strategy practice in Switzerland with a passionate team. We have major growth ambitions for the next few years, so we need to lay the foundations for this now.
What are you working on at the moment?
Together with our clients we drive growth and portfolio strategies as well as strategies to future-proof companies for a sustainable and digital future. The topic of sustainability in particular is playing an increasingly important role, which can also be seen among our clients in the market.
EY-Parthenon has a strong international network - how important is that?
With over 7000 strategists worldwide, we combine deep sector expertise with actionable strategic thinking, providing the best team from cross the globe for our clients. This also allows our consultants to gain international project experience. In some cases, our Swiss consultants even work together abroad on the same project.
Can you share a few highlights from your day-to-day professional life - why is working at EY-Parthenon so enriching?
Having the opportunity to work together on a daily base with people with impressive life experience, deep sector insights and smart ideas, I feel privileged to be part of team to shape the future success of companies, address the toughest challenges and challenge the status quo for the better.
Manager | Life Sciences | Joined 2019
Maria is a Senior Consultant in our Zurich office. She studied Biomedical Engineering at the University of Glasgow and was awarded the Engineering Excellence List Award. After her Bachelor's degree, Maria studied her Master's studies at ETH in Zurich in Biomedical Engineering. During her Master's studies, she conducted her Master's thesis at ZuriMED, a Swiss startup company founded by an innovative team specializing in orthopedic biomechanics and biomaterials. After completing her Master's degree in 2017, Maria started working as an analyst in another strategy consulting firm specialized in Life Sciences and Healthcare before joining EY-Parthenon in 2019. Maria lives in Zurich, enjoys outdoor sports and is an avid ski instructor.
What do you like most about EY-Parthenon?
There is a clear mindset oriented towards having a strong impact and making a difference in the Life Sciences industry. We are clearly helping shape the industry of the future, with projects focused on Health IT, public health and commercial strategy.
What qualities do you need to bring as a strategy consultant at the very highest level?
A good strategy consultant should be driven, committed and determined to deliver high quality and have a deep impact. But this will never be enough without the support of a strong team and with an atmosphere and ecosystem that is goal-oriented and hard working.
What is your impression of the working atmosphere at EY-Parthenon?
Highly talented individuals form the EY-Parthenon team, at all levels and specializations. Positive and hard working would define the team as a whole. All team members have a passion for supporting clients and for making an impact. Our culture is also characterized by frequent get togethers on Fridays in particular, we often go out together to a bar for after-work drinks.
How do you see the international orientation of EY-Parthenon?
In addition to our international projects, we also have the Mobility 4U program. This program is opening doors to all those who are willing to work in a foreign country for some time. It is an excellent opportunity to broaden your horizons personally as well! .
Senior Consultant | Multi-sector | Joined 2020
Patrick is a senior consultant in the Zurich office. He studied mechanical engineering with a specialization in micro-/nano robotics and a passion for biomedical engineering. While completing his Master’s degree at ETH Zurich, he gathered hands-on experiences in consulting and spent a semester abroad at the University of Cambridge in the UK. Patrick joined EY-Parthenon in June 2020 after completing his studies as a consultant. He is an enthusiastic athlete, avid cook, and tech-lover.
What do you like most about EY-Parthenon?
The exceptional people and enriching relationships – from intern to partner, everyone is always open for fruitful debates and serious discussions. I am always grateful for how friendly and relaxed the interactions are, especially with senior members of the firm who are mentors as much as leaders.
Strategy consultant at EY-Parthenon - what exactly is so fantastic about it?
The incredibly steep learning curve and vast exposure to different types of projects and industries. I completed more than ten projects in the first year, ranging from commercial due diligence projects to go-to-market strategies and CEO coaching across eight industries in seven countries! Along the way, I further enhanced my analytical and communication skills through collaboration with exceptional colleagues and exciting international clients. In combination with comprehensive internal training, consultants are able to progress extremely fast within EY-Parthenon.
How exactly would you describe the company culture?
Pragmatic and entrepreneurial. Pragmatic because at EY-Parthenon, we have this incredible drive to get things done and entrepreneurial because we work with conviction and side-by-side with our clients. It amazes me that I felt this culture across all projects and lived by everyone in the firm. Another big part of the culture is trust. Early on, consultants receive a lot of responsibilities on a project – from leading workstreams to presenting critical analyses to clients. For me, this is something I have appreciated from the very beginning.
What qualities do you need to bring with you to be part of strategy consulting at the very highest level?
Smartness, curiosity, and a “get things done” attitude in a team. At EY-Parthenon, we work as one team; if the nights get long, no one is left to fight for themselves. Along the way, you should enjoy the analytical and sometimes chaotic roller-coaster of digging deeper into problems to find the best solution.
Consultant | Life Sciences | Joined December 2022
Emma is originally from Lyon (France), but has been living in Switzerland for over 7 years. She is a Life Sciences Strategy consultant in the Zurich office since December 2022. Prior to joining EY-Parthenon, Emma studied Bioengineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne and conducted various scientific research projects at EPFL, King's College, and Stanford University.
What do you do at EY-Parthenon?
As a consultant in the Strategy team in Zurich, I am working on a wide range of projects in the life sciences industry. Since I started, I have had the opportunity to support clients on a breadth of topics such as Health Equity, Pricing Strategies, Regulatory Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access. Working on such diverse topics and in close collaboration with clients is a great opportunity to build a holistic view of the pharmaceutical sector. It is a highly complex field that has sparked a deep interest in me.
What makes the EY-Parthenon Zurich team so unique?
An aspect I particularly enjoy in my daily life at EY-Parthenon is collaborating with a diverse, fun, and highly talented group of individuals who inspire me both personally and professionally. The Strategy team has built a very safe environment for us to create strong, genuine relationships. Sharing the office with other EY-Parthenon and EY service lines has been instrumental in meeting people with various, super interesting expertise. Overall, and to the risk of sounding unoriginal, the people are what makes the EY-Parthenon Zurich Team so unique. Speaking of this, I am already looking forward to our next team diner and upcoming cycling tour!
Is this how you imagined consulting? - what surprised you?
An aspect that surprised me the most in consulting, although I was somewhat expecting it, was the level of flexibility required to seamlessly transition between different subjects. As a consultant, one must be prepared to dive into diverse industries and adapt quickly to various topics, working styles and types of clients.
Additionally, when I first started, I was both amazed and slightly overwhelmed by how much of an impact consultants have on shaping the content. It really is a team effort, and a consultant has a substantial influence on the deliverables.
Challenges and project variety from day one: At EY-Parthenon you are immediately a full member of the team. You will work closely with clients on the most exciting executive level topics. If you are interested, you also have the opportunity to get to know other aspects of strategy consulting for a certain period of time as part of projects for the transaction strategy and execution or turnaround and restructuring team - just as you like.
Since many of our clients operate internationally we are also globally positioned. This allows you to work on projects abroad. Even beyond Europe.
Consultant, Manager, Partner: Your career is in our interest. That's why we support you with a comprehensive range of coaching and training programs and continuously give you more responsibility. A variety of mentoring options are available at any time to answer your questions, be it business or personal related.
We also help you to develop your personal work-life balance. Our consultants decide for themselves in each period whether they would like to work the full 12 months or take 1 or 2 month leaves - the choice is yours! Because we want you to feel good all around and also get the time to travel or recover after challenging projects.
You have very good analytical skills and a sense for business strategy & operations. You enjoy communicating with customers and working in high-performing teams. You are straightforward, critical and describe yourself as intellectually curious, because understanding new business areas in a short time is part of the core of our job.
Our culture in particular is very important for us. Mutual respect and support is a basic requirement for us. We assume that you also know that we can only achieve excellent results for our client as a team. The special EY-P culture also distinguishes us from our competitors.
Applicants with a Master's degree, MBA or PhD start as a Consultant. With a Bachelor's degree, you will start at the Associate Consultant level. If you have professional experience, you will be classified according to your practical qualifications. For more information on tasks and requirements, please refer to our development path.
We achieve excellent results and client satisfaction together as a team and in collaboration with our clients. Here, everyone has their own role, responsibility and opportunity to shape the company. Find out what tasks and skills are behind our various career levels:
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