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Client Testimonials

“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.”

Former Chairman, Barclays
“They have 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.”

Chairman & CEO (Former), Xerox
“They bring a rigorous process focussed on intrinsic value creation. They really get under the skin of the economics and value of our business”

CEO (Former), Prudential
“They allow us to translate strategy into action and deliver a strategy that we are able to implement”

CEO (Former), BP
“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.”

CEO (Former), Cardinal Health
“Their strategic logic and intellect is miles better than the rest. They draw a conclusion and put it on the table with confidence and belief; the others keep working the facts but don’t tell us what they think we should do.”

Chief Strategy Officer, Heineken
“They see things we don’t see. They are the catalyst to get us to reflect and think more broadly.”

Division President, Bunge
“With Marakon we get the right answers, not the answers we want to hear.”

CEO, Nordson
“For Marakon it is not just an assignment, it’s personal. They care about our business. After our engagement they came back to see how our strategy has been implemented. In my time in business I have never seen that before.”

Division President, Danone
“They are 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.”

Chairman & CEO (Former), 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 to maximize value. They are trusted advisors in helping us to win for the future.”

Chairman & CEO (Former), Roche