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.