Successes
BrightMagnet - Jean-Marie Bonthous
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For a global, top three electric utility preparing for European deregulation

Worked with senior leaders to formulate a corporate strategy in preparation for the European deregulation, with a particular emphasis on developing a better understanding of the competitive landscape and of scenarios available to maintain market dominance. The company was able to retain a leadership position even as the European deregulation created significant changes in the competitive landscape.
Provided an innovative methodology for assessing the risks and opportunities for integrating solar energy into the traditional business model of electrical utilities.

For a Europe-based software company facing bankruptcy
Developed a turnaround strategy which successfully refocused ERP-related products and services in profitable areas.
Developed a communication campaign which restored trust among institutional investors.

For a consortium of manufacturers
Working with corporate leaders of eighteen companies in the US and Europe:
• Developed alternate scenarios of the future at a ten-year horizon.
• Assessed the threats and opportunities brought by each scenario and developed policies to capture the opportunities.

For a highly successful global cultural organization with a multi-billion dollar endowment
Formulated a global, strategic, a five-year plan and a broad communication initiative which significantly enhanced the presence, image and influence of this organization worldwide.

For a global leader in non-alcoholic beverages wishing to reinforce its presence in the teen market
• Developed an initiative to educate brand leaders worldwide in innovative practices and methodologies in customer-centric brand strategy.
• Conducted brand strategy workshops for brand leaders and managers in Europe, the Philippines and the US. This allowed the company to grow a new cadre of brand leaders in emerging markets.

For an expanding humanitarian organization with operations in 35 countries
Developed a five-year strategic plan, including a new industry positioning, a new offering of services, and a three-year global communication initiative. This greatly enhanced the organization’s image capital and allowed them to achieve breakthrough growth in presence, humanitarian outreach and fundraising results around the world.