what others say about us
While we maintain a low profile, a number of leading companies have gone on record to describe the impact we’ve had on their organizations. Their CEOs and senior leadership testify to a consulting practice and client service model that have transformed their businesses, strategies and decision-making capabilities. In addition, our work and ideas attract a lot of coverage in the premier business press. We are proud of what is said about us and the testimonials we have received. A collection of these is included below:
"Their corporate strategy work is the best I have seen in 20 years of working with top consulting firms. They are original thinkers with a challenging point of view."
Matthew W. Barrett
Former Chairman, Barclays
“Marakon has a unique, highly disciplined approach to strategic decision making and worked closely with our management to tailor it to the business situation and culture at Xerox”
Anne M. Mulcahy
Chairman and Former CEO, Xerox
"Marakon did a great job for us. Their strategic thinking is financially disciplined, and they had a big impact on our thinking and decision-making. They bring real clarity to our focus on growing long-term value."
Robert D. Walter
Former Chairman and Former CEO, Cardinal Health
"An absolutely top notch [consultancy], among the half-dozen firms that form the elite in strategy consulting"
Fortune
"A consultancy that has advised some of the world’s most consistently successful companies"
The Economist
"Marakon is different from other top-tier consultancies. They brought their general management perspective and expertise as an important team member working on our financial and business turnaround. Their customized approach, team orientation and the clarity of their recommended strategies ensured Gillette ownership and buy-in."
James M. Kilts
Former Chairman and Former CEO, Gillette
“Marakon has a unique and effective approach in working with our leadership team to sharpen its focus on value creation, develop distinctive strategies and build management capabilities and maximise value. They are trusted advisors in helping us to win for the future.”
Franz Humer
Chairman and Former CEO, Roche
“Achieving distinctive performance is a journey of learning. Marakon accelerates that journey.”
Sir Brian Pitman
Former Chairman and Former CEO, Lloyds TSB
“Marakon helped us challenge ourselves and build new capabilities and strategies to manage for value”
John Sunderland
Former Chairman, Cadbury Schweppes; Non-Executive Director, Barclays