Management Consulting Awards 2024

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Contents 4. ASAP Advisory PLT: Most Innovative Business Advisory Firm 2024 - Singapore 6. Ashley Schaer: Most Pioneering Small Business Consultant 2024 (USA): Ashley Schaer & Award for Excellence in Small Business Leadership & Growth 2024 7. ONE Middle East Consultants LTD: Asset Management Consultancy of the Year 2024 - UAE 8. Erichsen Consulting: Best Woman-Owned Marketing & Managing Consulting Firm 2024 - Spain & Most Dedicated Marketing Consultant (Costa Del Sol): Line Krogsgaard Erichsen 9. Brain Capital Management: Best M&A Consulting Firm 2024 - France 10. Morningside Software, Inc.: Best Cyber Security Industry Data Consultants 2024 – Pennsylvania 11. SME System: Most Innovative NPO & SME Consulting Firm 2024 – Italy 12. Kingston Finance Ltd: Best Business Funding Consultancy 2024 - South East England 13. EnMS Polska: Best Energy Auditing Consultancy 2024 – Poland 14. Oaswiss AG: Most Innovative Strategic Advisory & Management Consulting Firm 2024 – Switzerland 15. SDV CONSULTING KOSOVO L.L.C.: Best Multi-Specialist in Business Project Consulting 2024 – Albania & Best International Cost Consultant Service 2024 – Albania 16. TRENSIC Consultancy: Business Consulting & Coaching Firm of the Year 2024 – UK 17. DS Consultancy: Business Psychologist of the Year 2024 (Europe): Dion Sørensen 18. LucSien Advisory Partners GmbH: Best Fintech Transformations Consultancy 2024 – Austria 19. 360 Consultancy LB: Most Dedicated Brand Development Consultancy 2024 – GCC 20. CYEN: Best SME Cybersecurity Consultancy 2024 – Benelux & Award for Excellence in Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance 2024 21. ProcureAbility: ProcureAbility named Global Procurement Services Firm of the Year 2024 22. WDS-SICAP: Best Telecom Business Intelligence Solutions Provider 2024 – UK

4 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Most Innovative Business Advisory Firm 2024 - Singapore Initially founded in Singapore in 2010, ASAP Advisory PLT would expand its operations into Malaysia just a few short years later in 2014. Today, the business is proud to service the entire Southeast Asia region and beyond, utilising the infallible combination of practical experience and modern management systems to help discerning businesses hit lofty new heights. By using a blend of its knowledge and its clients’ power, this advisory firm makes great things happen, setting changes in motion that will transform a business from the inside out. From its robust audit and assurance process that encompasses forensic accounting and due diligence, through to a multifaceted corporate advisory service covering everything from corporate restructuring to mergers and acquisitions, migration consulting, and business valuations, ASAP Advisory impactfully covers all of the bases. Best of all, its approach is underpinned by an unwavering pledge to sustainability. So, whether a client is aiming to elevate their business’ standing or simply be more eco-conscious, this firm has the answer. Aside from sustainability, ASAP Advisory’s unrivalled suite of business advisory offerings sees it consult expertly in the fields of governance and risk management, internal controls, business continuity management, and crisis management, in addition to broader corporate governance. With this vast portfolio to boot, backed up by almost 15 years of industry experience, the firm is well on the way to achieving its vision of becoming the trusted partner for clients in search of expert guidance and strategic direction for their businesses. The firm’s commitments go far beyond just this however, with a drive to spark innovation, foster growth, and ensure that an enterprise operates sustainability defining the aims and objectives of every project that ASAP Advisory carries out. Following on from its insightful advisory services and the methodical approach it takes to helping partner businesses thrive, the company is able to look ahead to a future where its clients can far exceed their goals, leaving behind enviable legacies in their respective sectors and communities. ASAP Advisory’s ability to succeed in these areas hinges on its ability to stay ahead of the curve, something that it strives to do by integrating the most modern and revolutionary schools of thought in the fields of risk management and digital transformation into every level of the business. This manifests itself in everything from continuous learning to changing up its style in light of new research, participating in industry-wide forums, and collaborating with fellow experts in this space, all of which help it to yield the best results. Sitting atop a number of prestigious ISO certifications, the firm’s emphasis on charting its own course when it comes to likes of sustainability and governance sees it prioritise an ethical approach, even when many of its contemporaries continue to focus solely on profit. Of course, this is not to say that ASAP Advisory is oblivious to the trends and goings-on of the wider market, and it always keeps an eye out for any new developments that will allow it to hit its targets in a more streamlined and proactive manner. Because ASAP Advisory is so determined to deliver on its promise of quality personalised services, it must first come to holistically understand the unique needs and challenges its clients face. It is for this reason that trust is a cornerstone of the firm’s interactions with clients, and this is something it makes sure of by prioritising transparent communication and guaranteeing that the interests of the company align with those of the client. Since ethical integrity and transparency are at the heart of this business, realising this ambition is relatively straightforward, and the solutions provided as a result incredibly effective. Ultimately, the effectiveness of ASAP Advisory’s solutions is twofold, as not only does the business itself reap the rewards, but so too does its wider community, especially in the cases of ESG-driven solutions and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As the firm’s primary areas of focus, it has a successful track record of helping clients to develop business models that are sustainable, address any Sep24024 Singapore and Malaysia’s ASAP Advisory PLT works closely with a host of multinational corporations and private limited companies across a number of diverse industries worldwide. From the duo of nations it calls home, through to Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Denmark, the UK, and even the US, this company has successfully handled dozens of engagements across the likes of the F&B, aerospace, and education sectors. The advisory services provided in all of these areas are comprehensive, spanning sustainability frameworks through to crisis management solutions. “This blend of industry awareness and independent thinking allows us to offer tailored, forward-thinking solutions to our clients. ”

relevant environmental concerns, and comply with specific regulatory requirements pertaining to that business’ country of operation. By integrating robust ESG frameworks into corporate governance structures, this forward-looking company is advocating for responsible ways of operating into the future, opening people’s eyes to the possibility of a greener world that not only benefits everyone else, but also the business it is advising directly. An extension of this sees advice given concerning carbon footprint assessments, helping them to transition to more environmentally friendly energy sources and leading to a more sustainable operational overall. Looking ahead to the final few weeks of 2024 and beyond, ASAP Advisory remains entirely dedicated to enhancing its offerings in the realm of sustainable consulting, particularly when it comes to ESG compliance and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Beyond this, continuing to serve as a pioneer when it comes to driving digital transformation in business is another priority, and something that, once again, will be executed within the ESG metrics and sustainable governance frameworks that define the firm’s overarching aims. Ensuring that its clients remain competitive in a market that is becoming increasingly regulated and focused on sustainability, ASAP Advisory PLT’s ability to help businesses unlock value, improve their efficiency, and achieve all-round excellence makes it the obvious choice to be crowned as the Most Innovative Business Advisory Firm 2024 - Singapore. Contact: Ong Tian Soon (Charlie) Company: ASAP Advisory PLT Web Address: https://www.asapint.com/ Most Innovative Business Advisory Firm 2024 - Singapore

6 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Most Pioneering Small Business Consultant 2024 (USA): Ashley Schaer & Award for Excellence in Small Business Leadership & Growth 2024 Ashley Schaer Is the Solution for Silopreneurs Going at it Alone Finally Here? Is the Solution for Silopreneurs Going at it Alone Finally Here? Does this sound familiar? You quit a job you hated to launch a business you love. Yet as time goes on, the start-up that was supposed to free you becomes a prison. It eats up all your time. It consumes all your thoughts. You feel isolated, overwhelmed, and alone in your struggle. At least when you worked for someone else, you had fellow employees you could bring your problems to. Now you grapple with increasingly insurmountable challenges, and worst of all, you have no one to turn to. Welcome to hell – aka ‘the siloprenuer trap.’ Sounds like a nightmare, right? Not if you have the right partner to escape it. This is the challenge Ashley Schaer, winner of Wealth & Finance’s award for Most Pioneering Small Business Consultant and Excellence in Small Business Leadership and Growth, solves. With a background in business growth, Ashley successfully founded, scaled, and profitably sold two former businesses. These days, she turns around overwhelmed business owners going at it alone. A siloprenuer herself, Ashley realised her peers are either left-brain thinkers like her – strategic planners who nail the details – or they’re rightbrain visionaries with big-picture acumen. No matter which hemisphere you fall into, you’re missing your complement. Is it any wonder so many business owners crash and burn? Ashley solves this challenge by collaborating with isolated silopreneurs stuck managing all aspects of their business themselves, often to the detriment of other areas of their lives. She breaks them out of the ‘alone trap’, serving as their left-brain partner and focusing on streamlining operations, building strategic partnerships, and optimising growth, all while staying true to their core values. Wishing to impact more clients led Ashley to co-create the Business MIND workshop, uniting right-brain vision with left-brain strategy and tactics for holistic success. Ideal for struggling service providers in industries including coaching, consulting, insurance, real estate, law, skilled trades, and creative fields, this novel programme is the opposite of the generic one-size-fits-all solution usually found in these settings. Instead, it is a mastermind approach guided by experts and custom-tailored to silopreneurs. It begins with asking them questions to create personalised strategies and tactics, rather than offering canned solutions. She designed it with Disney screenwriter and ghostwriter Michael Ashley, her right-brain complement who himself mints thought leaders via Hollywood storytelling. Uniting their left- and right-brain advantages for holistic success, their virtual workshop is based on the following framework ensuring all aspects of your business are covered: • Mindset: Identifying mental obstacles and customer psychology. • Illuminate: Defining the pain and creating blockbuster messaging. • Navigate: Devising a roadmap for your business’ growth. • Drive: Executing on practical systems & processes to thrive. In conclusion, business owners are never alone, benefiting from true accountability and breakthroughs with expert thought partners of both the left and right-brain. More, they get the chance to learn from and build relationship with peers who may even become clients. It is for these reasons that Wealth & Finance recognises Ashley Schaer and her revolutionary workshop as the ideal solution. For silopreneurs feeling stuck, this programme is your pathway to not only survive, but thrive. We encourage business leaders to sign up for this transformative experience, and those seeking to know more are cordially invited to visit Ashley using the website link listed below. Contact: Ashley Schaer Company: Ashley Schaer Web Address: www.ashleyschaer.com Imagine leaving the 9-to-5 grind to pursue your passion only to find yourself trapped in a cycle of endless responsibilities. The business you once dreamed is now a burden. Every decision, task, and challenge now falls on your heavy shoulders. Isolated and overwhelmed, there’s no way out. This is the ‘silopreneur’ trap, and countless business owners face it daily. But escape isn’t impossible. That’s where Ashley Schaer shines. A pioneer who coined the concept of the ‘silopreneur,’ she brings her extensive experience as a People & Process Expert to help business owners break free to find unprecedented success.

Sep24125 ONE Middle East Consultants is a strong firm constructed of experienced chartered accountants, financial analysts, and lawyers who offer stellar services to a range of clients from multinational companies to investment funds, private individuals, and small corporate clients. Here we celebrate ONE Middle East Consultants’ win in our Management Consulting Awards 2024 as it continues to adapt to the ever-evolving trends of the industry. With deeply rich experience in asset management and law, ONE Middle East Consultants’ team aids a lengthy portfolio of clients with services such as company registration, administration and compliance, international tax planning/asset protection, audit, and legal advice. Ensuring utmost empathy and cultural sensitivity, each topic is fully explored so that the consultancy can understand the complexities of the situation. With an awareness of varying perspectives, cultures, and historical contexts, ONE Middle East Consultants delivers an enriched service which takes every bit of information into account – unbiased and with an open perspective. The team at ONE Middle East Consultants focuses on problem-solving and specializes in analyzing challenges in order to move forward. They each bring something unique to the table and offer seasoned strategic advice such as economic development plants, cultural diplomacy, or political negotiations, in the context of its region. Guaranteeing that its knowledge is always up-to-date, the consultancy firm is always learning, growing, and adapting to the needs of its clients, and the wider industry. This flexibility takes political environments, technological advancements, and shifting alliances into account, making ONE Middle East Consultants a fine option now and in the future. This firm has recently been awarded in our Management Consulting Awards 2024 for its passionate dedication to a variety of solutions which can be used to address operational, strategic, and organizational challenges across the Middle East. By offering outstanding services to its clients, the firm has swiftly established itself as an unparalleled partner within the management consulting sphere. Helping businesses and individuals to optimize their operations, develop and manage their organization, monitor and mitigate risks, transform their digital strategies, prioritize sustainability and ESG, and incorporate data analytics and business intelligence into their everyday environments, ONE Middle East Consultants continues to be a positive influence on our world. With ONE Middle East Consultants’ team members each contributing their brilliance to the firm’s operations, the consultancy can continue to provide digital transformation services, tailored management consulting strategies, and more to speed up sustainable business growth. Sustainable and ethical growth is a huge part of ONE Middle East Consultants’ position in the industry, not just for its own growth but for its clients benefit too. With a balance between profit and purpose, ONE Middle East Consultants ensures that businesses are able to juggle their profits and success with their social and environmental responsibilities. The firm is proud to be part of a brighter future for businesses across the Middle East – with influence on those further afield. Each relationship the business has built has been forged on trust, integrity, respect, and transparency. As trust is earned, ONE Middle East Consultants builds and maintains trust throughout its partnerships by delivering on promises, being accountable, and consistently proving the value of its services. As ONE Middle East Consultants is passionate about the future as well as the present, the firm is able to adapt itself as and when it is needed. Working to deliver profitability while staying sustainable, ethical, and openminded, the consultancy weaves its values into all it does. Its culture of bringing value and driving innovation – while ensuring the sustainable, long-term success of its clients – has truly pushed ONE Middle East Consultants to the forefront of the asset management consultancy realm. For the future ahead, ONE Middle East Consultants plans on staying one step ahead of its competitors by uniting digital transformations with its existing expertise. For the rest of 2024, the consultancy will consistently focus on helping a myriad of businesses to thrive in a world of everevolving markets which continue to experience challenges, complexities, and rapid evolution. ONE Middle East Consultants’ professionalism, open mindedness, experience, and drive are qualities we won’t forget – and neither will its clients, whether they’re in an existing partnership or ready to build a relationship with UAE’s Asset Management Consultancy of the Year 2024. Contact Details Contact: Nikos Michailidis Company: ONE Middle East Consultants LTD Web Address: onemiddleeastconsultants.com Asset Management Consultancy of the Year 2024 - UAE

8 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Best Woman-Owned Marketing & Managing Consulting Firm 2024 - Spain & Most Dedicated Marketing Consultant (Costa Del Sol): Line Krogsgaard Erichsen A Danish woman who has been living on Spain’s Costa Del Sol since 2017, Line Krogsgaard Erichsen founded Erichsen Consulting back in 2021, as a client-focused business that could offer strategic, datadriven insights into the world of online marketing. Built on the pillars of integrity and transparency, this is a firm that is upfront, honest, and always acts in the best interests of its clients. Well aware that the success of its clients is its own success, Erichsen Consulting is absolutely determined to help them achieve it. Given the industry it operates in, it is no surprise that Erichsen Consulting is as firm driven by data. Data helps it to make decisions, guides its actions, and ultimately provides the business with the tools it needs to help clients businesses grow more effectively. With Line as a partner, clients can enjoy better results and more relevant leads with a quick turnaround, meaning that they can focus on the day-to-day running of their businesses and let Erichsen Consulting – their strategic partner – take care of the rest. Businesses of all varieties are drawn to this exemplary marketing and management consulting company as a result, and its diverse client base includes such international giants as Just Eat Takeaway and TransPerfect, as well as a plethora of smaller, innovative Scandinavian companies. Regardless of the size of their businesses, Erichsen Consulting takes immense pride in partnering with those leaders and businesses owners who are ready and willing to try new things, optimise their strategies, and ultimately scale their operations. “I’m also passionate about supporting local and women-owned businesses. I strive to contribute to the local businesses and networks consisting of ambitious women of all ages in order to support the growth of the business community here on the Costa del Sol and beyond. ” As for exactly how Line achieves these results, she strikes the balance between adapting to the trends of the industry and blazing her own trail effectively. Investing in her own learning and development through the likes of industry events, books, webinars, and podcasts, Line strives to only offer services that add value to clients, and she brings only the best, most relevant innovations into the fold. This commitment reflects the unwavering client service that lies at the heart of the firm, of which personalisation is the defining element. “Every business is different, and cookie-cutter solutions rarely work”, Line explains. “I take the time to understand each client’s unique challenges, goals, and vision so that we can create strategies that are tailor-made to suit their needs.” Line’s proactive approach manifests itself in other ways too, such as in her embracing of the digital tools that are increasingly defining this landscape. Having utilised a cutting-edge technology suite since day one, the firm remains at the centre of advancements in this area and has already started to incorporate the likes of AI and automation into its consulting services, which can help business owners free up time by streamlining the likes of marketing campaigns. Although these solutions are incredibly beneficial, Erichsen Consulting is determined to never lose sight of its defining human aspect, something it recognises as integral in building real and lasting connections. Continuing to nurture these deep relationships is something that remains at top of the priorities list for the firm as we move into 2025 and beyond, with Line determined to expand the range of services and specific products that her firm offers, and, in turn, solidify its position as the premier marketing consultant for Scandinavian businesses on the Costa del Sol and remotely. The ultimate goal for Erichsen Consulting has always been to help its clients to grow their businesses and make their lives easier, and this includes handling all of their marketing needs. This duo of awards reflect that these target areas are being hit masterfully, and we wish this woman-owned management consulting company in Spain all the best as it helps partner businesses to unlock their full potential – no matter where they’re based. Contact: Line Krogsgaard Erichsen Company: Erichsen Consulting Web Address: www.erichsenconsulting.es/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ erichsen-consulting-es Facebook: www.facebook.com/erichsen. consulting Instagram: www.instagram.com/erichsen. consulting/ Sep24415 Erichsen Consulting, spearheaded by Line Krogsgaard Erichsen, is a marketing and management consultancy firm specialising in elevating businesses. By leveraging the power of the digital sphere and a modern approach to management consulting, this business based on Spain’s Costa Del Sol works with clients between Marbella and Málaga, as well as remotely, with a strong emphasis placed on international businesses. Erichsen Consulting

9 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Best M&A Consulting Firm 2024 - France Sparking a revolution in management consulting, Brain Capital Management’s specific focus areas are transformation strategy – particularly concerning the execution of merger integration for M&A operations – and risk management. Based in Paris but leveraging a strong foothold across European markets, this firm has amassed a diverse client base covering various sectors, from financial services and retail to the creative industries. Its partners are primarily large businesses, but it works with SMEs too, striving to make excellent consulting services readily available to all. Boasting the most ‘hands-on’ management consultancy approach in Europe, Brain Capital Management (BCM) is a company that lives its values of audacity, innovation, and humanity every day. By blending comprehensive technical expertise with an emphasis on human potential and a textbook internal culture, BCM is in the best possible position to add value to the businesses of clients, and it uses this unique knowledge, which is underpinned by an unflinching sense of creativity, to help partner businesses thrive. Having worked on several major projects in Europe, such as the launch of private banking activity, spin-off of a leader in VFX, restructuring of a bank in a management company, and the acquisition and consolidation of a giant in asset servicing on the European market, BCM’s prowess in the realm of M&A consulting has pushed it forth in its region. BCM takes pride in disrupting the industry by overhauling the traditional consulting model established by the Big 4, which, despite its widespread use today, has faced significant criticism. The Big 4’s approach often involves assigning large portions of work to junior staff while charging premium rates, leading to a mismatch between client expectations and the actual value delivered—a practice that has left many clients disappointed with the so-called ‘added value.’ This model brings together the inherent flexibility of a freelance consultant and the tailored consulting services that clients expect with great precision, ensuring that a client is afforded access to an expert team assembled specifically for their unique needs. With this model as its foundation, BCM has been able to develop a portfolio of effective solutions ranging from organisational transformation to data transformation and exploitation strategies. Each of these strategies also reflects BCM’s commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, be it the rise of AI, the increase in those engaging with the gig economy, or the shift towards more platform-based business models. BCM’s proactive approach to incorporating these dynamics into its offerings help its clients to build their resilience and hone their agility, two areas which are incredibly important in building a successful business empire. CEO Ludwig Romieux dives deeper into this, explaining to us that BCM has built a name for itself by striking the balance between keeping pace with the trends of the industry and forging its own path. He explains, “our aim is to combine the best of both worlds: adopting cutting-edge technologies and methodologies while fostering our unique approach that emphasises human-centric transformation. This allows us to be both pacesetters and trailblazers, depending on the context.” All of this lends itself to what is ultimately BCM’s primary area of focus – aligning its services with the long-term strategic vision of its clients in a way that champions clear communication, flexibility, mutual understanding, and deep collaboration. “We integrate our expertise into the client’s operations seamlessly, ensuring the results are both practical and actionable”, adds Ludwig. In this digital age, hitting both of these target areas is essential, something that the team at BCM are well aware of. It is for this reason that digitisation is at the heart of the firm’s innovative consultancy model. From implementing data-driven strategies into its offerings to helping its clients’ organisations leverage the power of AI, this is a company committed to providing people with the tools that they need to thrive in today’s business landscape. However, Ludwig is quick to stress that digitisation for BCM is about more than simply turning manual processes automatic, it is about enhancing human connections across every aspect of the business. “BCM was founded during the global shift towards a more digitised economy, and we’ve developed our ‘Consultech’ model to meet this need by providing scalable, flexible, and accessible digital transformation solutions that promote both operational efficiency and the better integration of human capital. ” Looking ahead to the future, BCM is doubling down on its digital transformation focus and risk management offerings, as well as launching new initiatives that encourage AI-driven business transformation and more tailored consulting services. Global expansion is also on the cards for this company, and as it continues to have a profound impact across Europe, we celebrate Brain Capital Management with this award, highlighting in particular its ‘hands-on’ approach to consulting and tailored solutions. Contact: Ludwig Romieux Company: Brain Capital Management Web Address: https://www.braincapital-management.com/

10 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Best Cyber Security Industry Data Consultants 2024 – Pennsylvania “Foreknowledge is the best ally. ” Morningside provides a weekly, real-time report called v-searches which summarizes security vulnerabilities published by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). John Foy, President and CTO tells us, “This report is delivered to subscribers via email. A new product, called vschat will be released in the first quarter 2025. Vschat can access ten years’ worth of vulnerabilities from the NIST, cross referenced with additional CISA vulnerability data as well as the probability of exploitation over the next 30 days from First.org.” Cyber security professionals and researchers can lean on Morningside for the answers to all of their burning questions and, through the company’s commitment to innovative technology, each customer can reap the benefits of a partnership with a trendsetter in the integral industry. Speaking of the vschat’s capabilities, John says, “One can submit a question to retrieve all the critical vulnerabilities related to Windows computers that are known to have been exploited by malicious hackers in the past 90 days. The customer can then refine the search to filter on just those vulnerabilities that are involved in ransomware and obtain practical remediation guidance as well as the probability of exploitation over the next 30 days. Alternatively, vulnerabilities can be sorted by their relative impact, published date, or severity ranking.” The vschat is an AI chatbot which has the power to answer questions about threats to software and platforms or hardware used within their specific organization to ensure that their data is safe within their infrastructure. As the reports are updated daily, customers can be sure that the information is accurate and reliable, guaranteeing peace of mind for their entire business. “Morningside’s vschat addresses the issue of Large Language Models (LLM) hallucinations by showing the customer the complete chain of thought steps that the LLM took to reach its result. In this way, users can check to ensure that their queries are being accurately understood by the chatbot at all times. ” Dedicated to helping its customers in their journeys, Morningside uses “Large Language Models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 to translate English natural language queries into SQL statements understood by the database.” By leveraging this kind of technology, Morningside can keep its customers updated with quick replies which address their threats in real-time. Keeping its fingers on the pulse of technological advancements, especially with regard to machine learning, Morningside is a trailblazer in its sphere. John adds, “In this respect, Morningside is definitely a pacesetter. All vulnerability data is uploaded and stored in an advanced, cloud-based data warehouse which facilitates data visualization and analysis. These enhancements can be used to anticipate and communicate future cyber security threat trends.” By integrating pioneering technologies into its solutions, Morningside has swiftly established itself as a partner for those in need of protection against cyber-attacks of all levels. Keeping its customers aware of developments within this sphere and leading the way for the rest of the vital industry, we’re delighted to award Morningside with its esteemed title in our Management Consulting Awards 2024. Contact: John Foy Company: Morningside Software, Inc. Web Address: https://morningsideinfosec.com/ Helping its customers to defend themselves against a plethora of cyber security threats, Morningside Software (Morningside) continues to be a major positive influence on the safety and security of its customers’ data. Ensuring its consultancy services are always up to date, Morningside continually protects and educates its customers in all the ways that truly matter. We learn more about Morningside from its President and CTO John Foy as it is named in our Management Consulting Awards 2024.

Sep24023 Most Innovative NPO & SME Consulting Firm 2024 – Italy Located in Rome, SMe System is a Centre of Excellence that specialises in providing strategic consulting services that involve analysing and identifying the best financial support and opportunities in alignment with its client’s objectives. Delivering high quality scouting, design, management, communication, and dissemination services for projects at regional, national, and European levels, SMe System has been recognised in the Management Consulting Awards 2024. Here, we speak with Sole Director Silvia Prati, to learn more. Founded in 2016, SMe System provides its clientele with a wide array of integrated services and transversal skills, empowering them to develop sustainable, personalised paths for growth and expansion. SMe System extends its services to a myriad of sectors, such as health and wellbeing, digital and technological solutions, sustainable development, human rights, social inclusion, and many more. To effectively deliver management consulting services to its clients, SMe System has developed innovative forms of data collection to extract key information that helps the company discover potential solutions for each specific case it undertakes. These methodologies include examining a company’s internal financial data, hosting focus group, analysing industry research reports, and interviewing company employees. Servicing an array of clientele, predominantly small and medium-sized enterprises and non-profit organisations, SMe System targets a broad range of individuals, especially disadvantaged groups. Through its exceptional services, the company is wellpositioned to provide these individuals with vital support to aid them on their journey to social and financial inclusion. Dedicated to upholding its social responsibility, SMe System has used its platform to enact positive change since its inception. This has been recognised; the company received the Public Administration Forum Award in 2018, which highlights innovative projects that have enhanced innovative practices in Circular Economy in Italy. This recognition was for NETFOOD, a project focused on creating a digital platform to enhance the traceability and transparency of food surpluses.Leveraging advanced technologies, NETFOOD ensures the safety and quality of food surpluses, benefiting both donors and the wider community. NETFOOD was judged among the 100 most innovative projects in Italy on the topic of Circular Economy. In addition to this, the company has won the Le Fonti Award – Italy for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024, as the Best Consulting Firm for companies and third sector bodies. Further highlighting its commitment to delivering impactful services that truly benefit the user, SMe System developed a Fundability Matrix with the aim of better identifying the sources of funding promising the best probability of success. This system allows the client’s needs and priorities to be perfectly matched to their related funding possibilities. Simultaneously, the Matrix considers the development plans and calls for tenders of the European Commission, the Europe 2021-2027 strategy, the Structural Funds, and national and local calls for tenders. On the basis of the analyses and elements identified, it is possible to begin the executive planning activity for participation in ongoing public calls for tenders, which significantly increases the chances of success for the applications. The Fundability Matrix is just one example of the ways in which SMe System has embraced modernisation to remain competitive within the dynamic market. Silvia tells us that SMe System is as the forefront of innovation when it comes to digitalisation tools, having incorporated numerous technologies into its operations. The company uses an eLearning platform that not only hosts specialised training courses but connects clients and project partners by facilitating discussions and real-time updates that are accessible any time of the day. SMe System uses an AI tool in online meetings that automatically records minutes. Specifically, the tool transcribes, summarises, structures, tracks, assigns, and even automates various activities, such as drafting proposals and follow-up emails. This introduction pushes SMe System to the cutting-edge of innovation, enabling the company to focus on its service offerings rather than administrative tasks. In relation to the industry movements, SMe System has created an innovative EU Viability Rating on the level of the adequacy of the company to access a plurality of forms of financing and it provides an exhaustive state of the art of the company’s economic and financial situation, represents the company from the financier’s perspective, highlights actions and techniques to improve SME ranking positions. Furthermore, it creates an innovative consulting service, Advanced Innovation Check, to support start-up and technologically oriented companies through the analysis of the idea/service/product/project with drafting of a report relating to the fundamental transversal themes for obtaining financing (sustainability, gender gap, green economy, social inclusion); identification, study and creation of a comparative table of the most significant competitors with respect to the idea/service/project of your company that you desire; identification and creation of a comparative table of the most significant European and national projects with respect to the idea that your company intends to develop/propose; schematic report analysing the reference market with indications on a possible development plan; creation of the financeability matrix, cross-referencing the main characteristics and salient elements of the project idea with the existing financing macroprograms. With extra time to enhance its operations, Silvia told us that SMe System faces exciting developments in the coming year, namely the activation of the S.O.S. Start-up Micro Impresa. This service will deliver qualified, professional support relating to the startup of a micro enterprise within any sector, further empowering a community in complete alignment with SMe System’s vision of empowering SMEs and NPOs to excel. Contact: Silvia Prati Company: SME System Web Address: https://smesystem.it/

12 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Best Business Funding Consultancy 2024 - South East England In Stuart’s experience – which spans more than a decade in the realm of financial services – clients are often unaware of exactly what they have paid for, how financial products work, and the range of options that are available to them. This is why he set up Kingston Finance back in 2022, disrupting the market by introducing a consultancy firm that spends time with clients to understand their needs, before creating and then applying a bespoke solution that more than exceed their expectations, regardless of the complexity of their circumstances. Following on from this signature approach, Kingston Finance has made its presence felt in a number of different areas, from consumer buy-to-let mortgages to debt consolidation and everything in between. It is Kingston Finance’s expertise concerning business funding however that really caught our eye, a service suite which includes SME business loans as well as asset and invoice finance. The firm is so passionate about its abilities in fact, it claims that if it is unable to secure funding for a business, then it simply cannot be done. Aside from helping its clients to secure business loans, something made possible by its robust network of flexible and responsive UK lenders, Kingston Finance also utilises its expertise to offer up invaluable advice, be it for a start-up, an expansion, or a new acquisition. Because this team are so passionate about business growth, their services are fully managed from the application stage right through to the transferring of the funds, with other standout elements including competitive rates, flexible loan terms, and zero upfront fees. Transparency comes as standard across the company’s service suite, and whether a client operates in a residential or a commercial setting, Kingston Finance is determined to clear up the misconceptions around applying for finance and finance itself. “We use a simple model based on three principles of any application – purpose, security, and affordability”, explains Stuart. “We use these principles throughout our consultations as they helps us to identify any potential issues and appropriate solutions”, as well as to structure the sessions. Only after this consultation does the preparing of the application begin, again in line with the three focus areas laid out in the model. For Stuart, “the beauty of this model is that it is transferrable to either residential or commercial clients”, but in the case of the latter, a post-case review is also carried out, which is incredibly beneficial as it allows future plans to be discussed, and insight provided into how these can be achieved. The principles in this case are slightly different, with cashflow and exit being brought into the fold. Aiding Kingston Finance in its quest are a number of highly sophisticated sourcing systems, which are used to help the team identify the relevant financial products for a client based on the needs and requirements they have laid out. Despite similar systems existing, what makes this company’s particular one unique is that it pulls data directly from its network of lenders and produces accurate illustrations encompassing this information. Used also as a CRM system, this one-stop-shop solution streamlines this process considerably. Technology is undoubtedly a big part of Kingston Finance, but its emphasis remains on the importance of human contact. As Stuart rightfully points out, “how can you build a rapport with someone over Zoom/Teams? How can you read a person’s body language? How can you put a nervous or a cynical person at ease if you’re five miles away when you speak to them? What kind of message does that give to the client?” In-person consultation thus remains the business’ foundation, something that will not be changing any time soon. Stuart Johnston has always tried to follow his own path when it comes to Kingston Finance Ltd, and the client-centric, peoplefirst approach he has employed makes his business more than deserving of this best-inclass award. For anything from SME finance to remortgage solutions, look no further than this comprehensive financial broker operating at the forefront of the South East’s financial markets. Contact: Stuart Johnston Company: Kingston Finance Ltd Web Address: https://www.kingstonfinanceltd.com/ Sep24010 Located squarely in the beating heart of London, Kingston Finance Ltd is a financial broker serving the entire market, providing its clients with a suite of residential and commercial finance solutions. From first-time buyers to small and medium businesses alike, individuals from all walks of life can benefit from the firm’s services, which leverage a holistic approach to financial journeys so as to improve the image of brokers everywhere. We speak with Founder Stuart Johnston for more.

13 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Best Energy Auditing Consultancy 2024 – Poland Established in 2010 to meet the ever-evolving needs of customers such as enterprises, local governments, as well as owners and managers of buildings, EnMS Polska is an award-winning energy auditing company helping to make important changes across the market. We profile the business to find out what makes it so brilliant. Supporting its customers by helping them to increase their energy efficiency, EnMS Polska stands strong against its competitors. On a mission to offer unparalleled energy consultancy services to its variety of clients, and potential clients, EnMS Polska ensures that its solutions meet the requirements set by national and European Union legislation while improving its customers’ competitiveness in their market. Many companies recognize that energy costs can be monitored and reduced to ensure that their annual budget can be more cost-effective. EnMS Polska understands that lower energy expenditures translate into lower production and service costs, allowing for highly competitive pricing across the market. With the proactive management of energy costs, such as purchases and usage, businesses and individuals can find themselves saving 10-25% in the first year after implementing a high functioning energy management system. This is where EnMS Polska comes in as it offers professional services for energy management and maintenance which comply with the PN-EN ISO 50001 standard. Able to transform the way we see energy management systems, helping us to save money and the planet, EnMS Polska’s solutions meet all requirements needed and can be certified by an independent certification body. EnMS Polska’s Management representative Iwona Puła shares, “In response to changes in the energy market, we have introduced comprehensive customer service in DSR (Demand Side Response) and the Capacity Market services. Since 2022, we have been running a non-refundable grant program for companies in the heating and fuel energy sectors, having already served over 5,000 beneficiaries. This year, we continue the program with a budget of PLN 26,000,000, generating significant savings.” Furthermore, offering recommendations for investments, identifying financing sources, and preparing analyses and audits needed to obtain support, EnMS Polska’s specialist knowledge and services are the catalyst for change across the energy market – for every customer and in any sector. Iwona shares, “Clients using our comprehensive services have access to the energyBIS IT system, which enables continuous monitoring of energy consumption, efficiency, and costs.” By sharing information, knowledge, and its network of solutions, EnMS Polska has proven itself to be a trailblazer in its industry. “In our interactions with clients, we focus on professional consulting. Our company manages all aspects of energy improvement projects, starting from conceptual design through financing, implementation, and service maintenance post-project completion. We handle all formalities, ensuring comprehensive service, which allows our clients to concentrate on their core business. ” EnMS Polska actively drives change and digital transformation by “utilizing proprietary software and modernizing internal processes to reduce the carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency, and foster innovation.” Iwona continues, “Our company aims to provide support for heating system modernization projects worth 25 million EUR, identify and support the implementation of energy efficiency projects that will generate savings of 100,000 toe, and implement and maintain energy management systems covering at least 10 TWh of energy consumption by 2030.” The energy audit services and solutions provided by EnMS Polska continue to drive the company, its clients, and the sector forward. Constantly evolving to fit the needs of its customers and the environment, EnMS Polska is set to experience a very bright future indeed. With a priority to reach companies in need of comprehensive services, for white certificates – including energy efficiency audits and the sale of white certificates on the stock exchange – EnMS Polska makes it easy to obtain better deals, grants, and solutions for a greener, more affordable tomorrow – today. This multi-award-winning energy consulting firm provides key services to numerous customers, adapting to their needs along the way. Standing out amongst the crowd, EnMS Polska is a fine option for partnership if you’re looking for the Best Energy Auditing Consultancy 2024 in Poland. Contact: Iwona Puła Company: EnMS Polska Web Address: https://www.enms.pl/

14 | Management Consulting Awards 2024 Most Innovative Strategic Advisory & Management Consulting Firm 2024 – Switzerland Established in 2016, Oaswiss AG is leading the market with its unique strategy geared towards operational transformation. The company’s illustrious network and expertise lie predominantly within the finance and insurance sectors, with an emphasis on Switzerland, but also extend to Western Europe and the US. Though Oaswiss AG has specialty areas of focus, the company’s reach is expansive due to its proprietary methodology that is industry agnostic, making it accessible and applicable to any business, regardless of region. Hailed for its consulting prowess, Oaswiss AG acts as an accelerator, advisor, and hands-on executor to drive transformation, providing management consulting and advisory services that support startups, scaleups, and small and medium-sized enterprises’ entrance into the Swiss market. “We always work with full transparency to our customers and look for innovative solutions by adopting proven concepts and methodologies to meet our customers’ needs,” Reto tells us. “To be impactful, consultants or advisors must excel in leadership, which also means that we strive to be tender on people and tough on results.” Committed to delivering the highest standards of service, Oaswiss AG has developed its copyrighted accelerated, risk-based transformation methodology, or ART©. ART© is designed to facilitate and accelerate operational transformation as an iterative process with a risk-based methodology and by adopting established concepts such as underwriting appetite in insurance, operational risk methodologies, or investment strategies. “By moving from a culture of failure to a risk culture, we identify transformation risks that have the potential to slow down, disrupt or even stop the process,” explains Reto. “From there, we monitor those risks and eliminate or continuously mitigate them by partnering with the company’s leadership and ecosystem.” Recognising the competitive pace of the consulting industry, Oaswiss AG closely follows emerging trends, both within its industry and the technological sphere. The company prefers to follow the pace of its clientele, not acting as a pacesetter but rather in cooperation with the goals and anticipated speed of each client. This approach enables Oaswiss AG to remain client-centric, driven by innovation and problem-solving. Of course, in the age of rapidly advancing technology, it is crucial that leaders remain adaptive and flexible in the face of change. This is especially true for the digitisation of the consulting industry, which has seen a significant shift in recent years. Whilst digitisation is not new, the process has reached an unprecedented dynamic driven by the myriads of new opportunities provided by artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. In fact, most of Oaswiss AG’s mandates include digitalisation, either as a driver, catalyst, or enabler. Reto tells us that digital options must become a part of each leader’s toolbox in response to the change. Rather than merely placing the tools within their toolboxes, Oaswiss AG will empower leaders by teaching them how and when to use such tools. “There is a significant gap between new opportunities seeded by tech companies and results harvested by their customers. There are many reasons, but it always boils down to people who have to accept, embrace and drive change. Even top leaders need to be led through this process. This is not limited to your company; it addresses your whole ecosystem.” The company is steadfast in its belief that enhanced leadership is the key to establishing strategic priorities and wellpreparing companies to act and respond to challenges. The company emphasises that leaders must be adaptable and open to embracing change in order to truly succeed in this climate. Many leaders focus on enhancing their companies with short-term initiatives, but neglect to consider their longterm strategies for success. “To make transformation an exothermic and not an endothermic reaction, you always need a significant amount of activation energy,” Reto explains. “This energy has to come from leadership by setting the framework, by coaching and motivating people, and last but not least, by acting as a catalyst and dealing with issues as they arise or escalate. To help the business in the long-term, focus, discipline, and strategic alignment has to quickly follow and must be led by example.” It is exactly this level of profound understanding, coupled with an innovative transformation methodology unmatched by competing consultants, that has enabled Oaswiss AG to surpass industry standards and establish itself as the Most Innovative Strategic Advisory and Management Consulting Firm 2024 – Switzerland. Contact: Reto Schlaepfer Company: Oaswiss AG Web Address: https://www.oaswiss.com/ Located in Zurich, Oaswiss AG is a leading provider of strategic advisory and management consulting as well as business development services. Also recognized for its unmatched transformation methodology ART©, Oaswiss AG has been named in the prestigious Management Consulting Awards 2024. Following this achievement, we speak with Co-Founder and CEO of the company, Reto Schlaepfer.

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