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Strategy consulting

EY-Parthenon professionals recognize that CEOs and business leaders are tasked with achieving maximum value for their organizations’ stakeholders in this transformative age. We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability and long-term value.

The team

Photographic portrait of Manabu Shinohara
Manabu Shinohara
EY Japan Strategy and Transformation Leader; EY-Parthenon Strategy Leader
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Yoshimasa Sakata
EY Japan Strategy and Transactions Markets Leader; EY-Parthenon Partner, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Photographic portrait of Nobuko Kobayashi
Nobuko Kobayashi
EY Asia-Pacific Strategy Execution Leader
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What EY-Parthenon strategy consulting can do for you

Leading companies are taking big, transformative steps, redefining their purpose, embarking on end-to-end digital transformations and learning how to achieve disruptive innovation in a rapidly shifting market environment.

We have the breadth of perspectives and depth of experience to provide strategic advice to help achieve optimal — and sustainable — results.

We create a custom approach tailored to each client’s unique situation and bring extensive business and sector experience with tested analytical techniques. As experienced advisors to the C-suite, EY-Parthenon helps you answer:

  • How can I seize growth opportunities and competitive advantage?
  • What are the appropriate revenue, profitability and sustainability targets for my business?
  • How can I better anticipate and adapt to digital transformation?
  • Can I use an M&A strategy as an accelerant to achieve profitable growth goals?
  • When is a divestiture best for my long-term value?
  • How can I build and secure liquidity, managing the impact of disruption between finance and operations?
  • How can I win the competition for capital?


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The strategy consulting services team

Manabu Shinohara

EY Japan Strategy and Transformation Leader; EY-Parthenon Strategy Leader
A leader in strategy advisory services that cover everything from value-increasing strategies to the use of external resources (M&A, etc.).
Tokyo, JPN

Yoshimasa Sakata

EY Japan Strategy and Transactions Markets Leader; EY-Parthenon Partner, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Deep consulting experience in the Shosha sector. Cross-border and domestic transaction strategy and operations focusing primarily on integration, carve-outs, and organizational transformation.
Tokyo, JPN

Nobuko Kobayashi

EY Asia-Pacific Strategy Execution Leader
Multi-cultural thought leader in Japan. Connector and relationship builder. Embodies a bridge that connects Japan with the outside world. Specializes in the Consumer sector.
Tokyo, JPN

Christopher Mack

EY-Parthenon Asia-Pacific and Japan Turnaround and Restructuring Strategy Leader; EY Asia-Pacific Reshaping Results Leader
Experienced restructuring advisor. Has held positions as President, CFO, Global Strategy Officer and Board Director. Extensive global and broad industry experience. Traveler. Family man.
Tokyo, JPN

Jeff Wray

Global EY-Parthenon Leader
Passionate leader focusing on large scale opportunities in retail and consumer products. Fascinated about how products get to market. Excited about the breadth and depth of knowledge within EY.
Philadelphia, USA

John van Rossen

Global EY-Parthenon Leader
Driven by purpose and motivated to always help colleagues and clients find a better way of doing things. Fascinated by military history. Podcast addict. Curious nerd.
London, GBR

Barak Ravid

EY Americas Strategy and Transactions Technology Sector Leader
Energized by all things at the intersection of technology and strategy. Passionate about the strength of diverse and inclusive teams. Love sailing, biking, soccer, snowboarding. Father of three girls.
San Francisco, USA

Falco Weidemeyer

EY Global Turnaround and Restructuring Leader
Seasoned, internationally trained performance professional. CRO and turnaround manager. Experienced in consulting and industry functions. Passionate for outdoors.
Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

Chris Librizzi

EY-Parthenon Americas Strategy Leader
Focused on what it takes for our work to drive lasting change. Believer in the power of diverse and inclusive cultures. Advisor to education leaders reshaping their organizations. Husband and father.
New York, USA

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