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How bolder CEOs take charge to shape their future with confidence

Andrea Guerzoni 04 Sep 2024
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Beyond the pandemic, CEOs need to reshape their portfolios, reimagine their ecosystem and reinvent themselves for a better future. Designing and delivering a strategy to optimize value for all stakeholders has never been more challenging. Executives must take bold actions to enhance their growth opportunities and reframe their futures.

Case studies

How a cosmetics giant’s transformation strategy is unlocking value

Shiseido, the largest Japanese beauty company, is reimagining its functions, processes and systems to create a global operating model. Learn more.

Nobuko Kobayashi + 3

Reframing the future of an iconic skiwear brand

EY-Parthenon helped BOGNER return to profitability in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more.

Falco Weidemeyer

How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

Silvia Rindone

How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

Deep Ghumman + 2

How harnessing technology at speed is creating an engaging fan experience

In just eight weeks, EY and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame created a digital platform to capture the votes of millions of fans.

Fran Exley + 1

How an acquisition helped Orifarm prepare a prescription for growth 

EY teams help founder-run Orifarm, a Danish pharmaceuticals company, embark on the path to transformation.

Mads Steensen

Case study: How a financial services firm built resilience amid geopolitical flux

EY teams helped a financial services firm analyze the financial consequences of regional political tensions. Learn more in this case study.

Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 2

How a Nordic SaaS player unlocked potential in a global lockdown

A bold strategy and deep, multi-disciplined M&A experience turned “it can’t be done” into a sale that facilitated outstanding outcomes. Learn more.

    The team

    Andrea Guerzoni

    EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
    Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
    Milano, ITA

    Nadine Mirchandani

    EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
    Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
    New York, USA

    Mitch Berlin

    EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
    Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
    New York, USA

    Yew-Poh Mak

    EY Asia-Pacific Deputy Area Managing Partner
    Thought leader in doing business in Asia. Practice builder and mentor. Keen cyclist.
    Singapore, SGP

    Julie Hood

    EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
    Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
    London, GBR

    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

    Errol Gardner

    EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
    Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
    London, GBR

    Amy Brachio

    EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
    A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
    Minneapolis, USA

    EY Global

    Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
     

    Gil Forer

    Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
    Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
    New York, USA

    EY Global

    Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
     

    Liz Fealy

    EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
    Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
    New York, 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

    Andrew Wollaston

    EY Global Transactions Private Equity Leader
    Seasoned financial advisor and restructuring professional who has been with EY for over 30 years. Proud father of three. Poor golfer. Lover of animals and the outdoors. Interested in family history.
    London, GBR

    Trent Tishkowski

    EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
    Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
    Denver, USA

    Monica Dimitracopoulos

    EY Americas Sustainability Leader
    Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
    Washington, DC, USA

    Mathew Nelson

    EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
    Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
    Melbourne, AUS

    Dr. Rebecca Farmer

    EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
    Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
    London, GBR

    How EY can help

    Strategy by EY-Parthenon

    Actionable strategies that drive value creation across all stakeholders in today’s complex business landscape.

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    Market disruption has accelerated transformation and forced CEOs to reimagine their business models. Business leaders that focus on putting people at the center of everything they do, deploying technology at speed and innovating at scale will do more than lead the market – they will reshape markets and become exponential value creators. These leaders take a future-back approach to optimize for today’s success and plan for tomorrow’s disruption.

    Our latest insights on transformation

    How do you harness the power of people to double transformation success?

    Read about how EY and the University of Oxford explored the emotional cost of failed transformations and what it takes to get them right.

    Errol Gardner + 2

    How can today’s leaders realize tomorrow’s opportunities?

    The pandemic demands a new DNA for business success. By embracing three interconnected value drivers CEOs can reorient for transformation. Find out how.

    John de Yonge

      The team

      Andrea Guerzoni

      EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
      Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
      Milano, ITA

      Nadine Mirchandani

      EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
      Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
      New York, USA

      Mitch Berlin

      EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
      Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
      New York, USA

      Yew-Poh Mak

      EY Asia-Pacific Deputy Area Managing Partner
      Thought leader in doing business in Asia. Practice builder and mentor. Keen cyclist.
      Singapore, SGP

      Julie Hood

      EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
      Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
      London, GBR

      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

      Errol Gardner

      EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
      Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
      London, GBR

      Amy Brachio

      EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
      A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
      Minneapolis, USA

      EY Global

      Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
       

      Gil Forer

      Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
      Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
      New York, USA

      EY Global

      Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
       

      Liz Fealy

      EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
      Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
      New York, 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

      Andrew Wollaston

      EY Global Transactions Private Equity Leader
      Seasoned financial advisor and restructuring professional who has been with EY for over 30 years. Proud father of three. Poor golfer. Lover of animals and the outdoors. Interested in family history.
      London, GBR

      Trent Tishkowski

      EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
      Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
      Denver, USA

      Monica Dimitracopoulos

      EY Americas Sustainability Leader
      Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
      Washington, DC, USA

      Mathew Nelson

      EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
      Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
      Melbourne, AUS

      Dr. Rebecca Farmer

      EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
      Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
      London, GBR

      How EY can help

      Transformation Realized

      Transforming businesses through the power of people, technology and innovation.

      Find out more

      Case studies

      How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

      With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

      Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

      EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

      Silvia Rindone

      How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

      Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

      How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

      Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

      Deep Ghumman + 2

      How harnessing technology at speed is creating an engaging fan experience

      In just eight weeks, EY and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame created a digital platform to capture the votes of millions of fans.

      Fran Exley + 1

        In the face of the disruptive forces changing the working world, organizations need to become much more adaptable to rapid change — and they need their people to be flexible and agile to match, at a time when it’s getting harder to source, manage, motivate and retain talent while controlling costs.

        Our latest insights on workforce issues

          The team

          Andrea Guerzoni

          EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
          Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
          Milano, ITA

          Nadine Mirchandani

          EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
          Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
          New York, USA

          Mitch Berlin

          EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
          Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
          New York, USA

          Yew-Poh Mak

          EY Asia-Pacific Deputy Area Managing Partner
          Thought leader in doing business in Asia. Practice builder and mentor. Keen cyclist.
          Singapore, SGP

          Julie Hood

          EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
          Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
          London, GBR

          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

          Errol Gardner

          EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
          Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
          London, GBR

          Amy Brachio

          EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
          A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
          Minneapolis, USA

          EY Global

          Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
           

          Gil Forer

          Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
          Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
          New York, USA

          EY Global

          Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
           

          Liz Fealy

          EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
          Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
          New York, 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

          Andrew Wollaston

          EY Global Transactions Private Equity Leader
          Seasoned financial advisor and restructuring professional who has been with EY for over 30 years. Proud father of three. Poor golfer. Lover of animals and the outdoors. Interested in family history.
          London, GBR

          Trent Tishkowski

          EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
          Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
          Denver, USA

          Monica Dimitracopoulos

          EY Americas Sustainability Leader
          Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
          Washington, DC, USA

          Mathew Nelson

          EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
          Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
          Melbourne, AUS

          Dr. Rebecca Farmer

          EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
          Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
          London, GBR

          How EY can help

          Case studies

          How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

          With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

          Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

          EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

          Silvia Rindone

          How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

          Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

          How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

          Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

          Deep Ghumman + 2

          How harnessing technology at speed is creating an engaging fan experience

          In just eight weeks, EY and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame created a digital platform to capture the votes of millions of fans.

          Fran Exley + 1

            Today, societies demand greater responsibility from the organizations they work for, buy from and invest in. CEOs that anchor their strategies to a meaningful purpose, with a focus on creating long-term, sustainable impact across stakeholders, are best positioned to benefit from, demonstrate and measure the value they create.

            Our latest insights on sustainable long-term value creation

            How can you put regeneration at the heart of creating value?

            Stakeholders are challenging businesses to go further, faster in their efforts to be more sustainable. Read more.

            John de Yonge

            Will there be a ‘next’ if corporate governance is focused on the ‘now’?

            A new survey of European business leaders shows renewed corporate governance as key to long-term value over short-term pressures.

            Julie Teigland + 1

            How common metrics can drive long-term value creation

            World Economic Forum’s International Business Council (WEF-IBC) metrics for sustainable value creation. Learn what every leader needs to know.

            Carmine Di Sibio

            Why sustainability has become a corporate imperative

            Greenwashing won’t wash, but organizations can embrace five essential strategies to help them succeed.

            EY Global

              The team

              Andrea Guerzoni

              EY Global Vice Chair — Strategy and Transactions
              Advising Boards and CEOs on transformational deals from strategy through to execution. Global Leader of Strategy and Transactions service line. Innovator and team player.
              Milano, ITA

              Nadine Mirchandani

              EY Global Deputy Vice Chair – Strategy and Transactions
              Over 20 years of experience in leading financial services, corporate and private equity transactions. Advisor to both sell- and buy-side.
              New York, USA

              Mitch Berlin

              EY Americas Vice Chair, Strategy and Transactions
              Dedicated to finding and capturing the most value from every transaction. Passionate advocate for diversity and inclusiveness as the cornerstones of successful teams and businesses.
              New York, USA

              Yew-Poh Mak

              EY Asia-Pacific Deputy Area Managing Partner
              Thought leader in doing business in Asia. Practice builder and mentor. Keen cyclist.
              Singapore, SGP

              Julie Hood

              EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader
              Passionate ambassador of an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. Inspired by the limitless possibilities of technology. Trained architect. Mentor. Charity volunteer. Ocean yacht racer. Mother.
              London, GBR

              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

              Errol Gardner

              EY Global Vice Chair – Consulting
              Helping clients embrace disruption to drive change. Passionate about inclusion and mentoring. Avid Manchester United fan.
              London, GBR

              Amy Brachio

              EY Global Vice Chair - Sustainability
              A voice for working women. Passionate about diversity and inclusiveness. Mother. Wife.
              Minneapolis, USA

              EY Global

              Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
               

              Gil Forer

              Digital and Business Disruption leader | Global Markets
              Leads digital go-to-market strategy. Focused on the impact of disruption and what’s after what’s next. Founder and producer of Innovation Realized.
              New York, USA

              EY Global

              Ernst & Young Global Ltd.
               

              Liz Fealy

              EY Global People Advisory Services Tax Deputy Leader
              Passionate about solving clients’ organization and people issues through innovative Future of Work Solutions and leveraging EY’s proprietary digital accelerators. Employment and labor attorney.
              New York, 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

              Andrew Wollaston

              EY Global Transactions Private Equity Leader
              Seasoned financial advisor and restructuring professional who has been with EY for over 30 years. Proud father of three. Poor golfer. Lover of animals and the outdoors. Interested in family history.
              London, GBR

              Trent Tishkowski

              EY Americas Enterprise Transformation Leader
              Physical fitness, piano, cooking and travel enthusiast. A leader by example and mentor to his teams.
              Denver, USA

              Monica Dimitracopoulos

              EY Americas Sustainability Leader
              Strategy and transformation leader focused on driving sustainable value for organizations, people and communities. Deliberate optimist. Loving wife and mother of three boys.
              Washington, DC, USA

              Mathew Nelson

              EY Oceania Chief Sustainability Officer
              Leading a purpose-driven team that shares a common passion for creating positive impact. Workplace diversity and equality advocate. Engineer. Father of two boys. Australian Football League fan.
              Melbourne, AUS

              Dr. Rebecca Farmer

              EY UK Financial Accounting Advisory Services, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Partner
              Helps businesses navigate the move from shareholder to stakeholder value. Passionate about business as a solution to problems of people and planet. Mother of twins.
              London, GBR

              How EY can help

              EY is going carbon negative

              To help build a better working world, EY will be carbon negative in 2021 and net zero in 2025.

              Case studies

              How digital transformation opened new channels for growth

              With help from EY professionals, Royal Caribbean’s digital-first approach is transforming their business and the cruising experience.

              Fashioning a sustainable future for an online clothing retailer

              EY has helped fashion retailer ASOS to identify opportunities to unlock value, making it more resilient and better prepared for the future.. Learn more.

              Silvia Rindone

              How the right buyer helped a family grow global plant-based food production

              Innovation in plant-based meat could have a major role in promoting healthier food alternatives and sustainable environmental practices.

              How blockchain helped a gaming platform become a game changer

              Microsoft Xbox and EY implemented a transparent blockchain network so game publishers, creators and asset owners can focus on the future.

              Deep Ghumman + 2

              How harnessing technology at speed is creating an engaging fan experience

              In just eight weeks, EY and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame created a digital platform to capture the votes of millions of fans.

              Fran Exley + 1

                Our latest insights on strategy

                Prepare now for the new era of selective globalization

                Exploring scenarios for the world in five years reveals divergent paths for geopolitics, economic policies and company strategies. Learn more.

                Jeff Wray + 3

                The CEO Imperative: How mastering ecosystems transforms performance

                Read the EY Ecosystem Study, a first-of-its-kind deep dive into how ecosystem mastery leads to higher performance.

                Greg Sarafin

                How do you harness the power of people to double transformation success?

                Read about how EY and the University of Oxford explored the emotional cost of failed transformations and what it takes to get them right.

                Errol Gardner + 2

                When political disruption surrounds you, what’s your next strategic move?

                Companies will face geopolitical tensions and shifting policies in 2022. Executives should proactively manage political risk to position for growth.

                Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 1

                How to factor geopolitics into technology strategy

                The EY CEO Imperative Study reveals a crucial gap in CEOs’ understanding of how geopolitical risks will impact their digital agendas. Learn more.

                Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 1

                The CEO Imperative: Rebound to more sustainable growth

                Planning to rebound to an “old normal” is not an option. CEOs must reimagine their strategies for long term value creation. Learn how.

                Falco Weidemeyer + 1

                How can today’s leaders realize tomorrow’s opportunities?

                The pandemic demands a new DNA for business success. By embracing three interconnected value drivers CEOs can reorient for transformation. Find out how.

                John de Yonge

                How has adversity become a springboard to growth?

                The pandemic hastened the arrival of trends already on the leadership agenda. CEOs must seize this opportunity to transform or be left behind. Find out how.

                John de Yonge
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