www.wealthandfinance-news.com Management Consulting Awards 2025 Best Niche Management Consultancy 2025 – North Africa & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 Places and institutions can transform themselves when they align vision with action. This principle is essential in the competitive landscape of today’s investment sector; as governments and businesses race to attract foreign investment, the ability to translate strategy into execution has become a defining advantage. Korum Consulting embodies this ethos, dedicating its services to create ecosystems where industries can grow, people can thrive, and countries can strengthen their competitiveness on a global stage. As the consultancy is named in the Management Consulting Awards 2025, we caught up with Founder and CEO Ilham Khalil for more.
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Contents 5. Korum Consulting: Best Niche Management Consultancy 2025 – North Africa & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 6. My Gaming Consultants: Best Gaming Compliance & Licensing Consultancy 2025 – Malta 8. Acento Public Affairs: Best Public Affairs Consultant 2025 – Spain 10. ASAP Advisory PLT: Best Business Advisory Firm 2025 – South East Asia & Award for Excellence in Sustainability Advisory Services 2025 – South East Asia 12. BFE Fleet Concepts Gmbh: Commercial Fleet Management Consultancy of the Year 2025 - DACH 13. ONE Middle East Consultants: Best Accounting & Tax Planning Consultancy 2025 – UAE 14. AELSTONE: Global Strategy & Sustainability Consulting Firm of the Year 2025 15. Warhurst Associates: Best Sustainability-Led Compliance Consultancy 2025 – UK 16. ACT Advisory LLC: Best Business Advisory & Consulting Firm 2025 – Texas & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 17. Novida Global Publishing and Consulting LLC: Best Global Strategy & Operational Transformation Consultancy 2025 – Middle East & Change Management & Innovation Excellence Award 2025 18. Strategic Elevation LLC: Best Sales Performance Consultancy 2025 – Midwest USA & Excellence Award for Fractional Sales Management Services 2025 19. HMC Inspire LLC: Most Innovative Renewable Energy Management Consultancy 2025 & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 20. Sentient Ventures: Best Emerging AI-Driven Management Consultancy 2025 – USA & Multi- Dimensional Value Creation Excellence Award 2025 21. Paterson Consulting Inc: Management Consultancy Firm of the Year 2025 – Canada & Client Impact Excellence Award 2025 22. Logalytics GmbH: Best Logistics Optimisation Consultancy 2025 – Germany 23. Dynamic Consultancy Solutions: Best Transport Sector Consultancy Firm 2025 – UK
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AIM-Aug25006 Best Niche Management Consultancy 2025 – North Africa & Client Service Excellence Award 2025 Places and institutions can transform themselves when they align vision with action. This principle is essential in the competitive landscape of today’s investment sector; as governments and businesses race to attract foreign investment, the ability to translate strategy into execution has become a defining advantage. Korum Consulting embodies this ethos, dedicating its services to create ecosystems where industries can grow, people can thrive, and countries can strengthen their competitiveness on a global stage. As the consultancy is named in the Management Consulting Awards 2025, we caught up with Founder and CEO Ilham Khalil for more. Since its founding in 2023, Korum Consulting has supported international and local companies in establishing and expanding their operations, particularly within free and special economic zones. The consultancy works alongside a diverse client base, ranging from top-range multinational manufacturers in automotive, aeronautics, plastics, and textiles to mid-size industrial and service companies to authorities and developers looking to improve governance and digitalise their processes. Regardless of their size and scope, each client shares the same ambition: to secure their investments, grow sustainably and gain an advantage in competitive markets. Within the management consultancy sphere, Korum Consulting designs solutions that help investors and zone authorities navigate complex environments with clarity and confidence. The firm focuses on investment project support, from site selection to operational startup; operational optimisation, helping companies improve processes, achieve certification, and integrate digital tools; governance and digitalisation, advising free zones and industrial developers on how to modernise services, streamline procedures, and strengthen competitiveness; and strategic advisory, building tailored investment strategies, feasibility studies, and market entry roadmaps. At Korum Consulting, staying one step ahead is a top priority – both for its clientele and for the company as a whole. Anticipating needs and preparing for shifts in the investment landscape is not only a part of Korum Consulting’s work but is also at the heart of its identity as a consultancy. To do so, the firm remains closely connected to the ecosystem in which it operates, ensuring constant dialogue with public authorities and private investors to gain an early, and often privileged, visibility on policy developments, sector dynamics, and the opportunities they create. In the realm of management consultancy services, staying relevant requires more than keeping pace with industry movements; it requires shaping them. “My own journey has taught me this first-hand,” Ilham shared. “As the first woman to lead what was ranked the number one free zone in Africa by fDi Intelligence, I witnessed how global investors make decisions and what truly drives them to commit capital. During my tenure, I was directly involved in attracting significant FDI by adapting operations, aligning policies, and strengthening the overall value proposition of the zone. That experience taught me that foresight, adaptability, and execution are inseparable.” Under Ilham’s expert guidance, Korum Consulting applies this same philosophy. The firm follows global trends in trade, policy, and industrial development, but ensures to never blindly copy. Instead, it tests these movements against local realities, regulatory frameworks, and the ambitions of its clientele. Where international best practices can be adapted to deliver value, the firm integrates them. Where gaps exist, it innovates. This masterful balance, blending proven models with tailored solutions, enables Korum Consulting to guide its clients with complete confidence. Looking to the future, Korum Consulting aims to deepen its international footprint and build bridges between regions that are actively shaping the future of industry and investment. In addition to expanding its presence in Europe – with Barcelona as a strategic hub – and continuing to accompany key projects in North Africa and the Midde East, the consultancy will be prioritising endeavours to strengthen its work in industrial and free zones, particularly by integrating more digital and sustainable solutions into the way these ecosystems operate. Alongside this, Korum Consulting is also working closely with partners on sectorspecific projects in automotive, aeronautics, and emerging industries, with a special focus on Morocco and the Gulf. These are sectors where the consultancy sees strong momentum, and sectors where its expertise in policy adaption and operational execution can make a real difference. “In short,” Ilham concluded, “2025 is about consolidation and expansion: strengthening what we have built, opening new doors internationally, and continuing to position Korum Consulting as a trusted partner for investors and governments navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. We are entering a new era of investment where agility, foresight, and collaboration will define success. Korum Consulting stands ready to be a trusted partner in shaping that future.” Contact: Ilham Khalil Company: Korum Consulting Email: [email protected]
6 | Management Consulting Awards 2025 Best Gaming Compliance & Licensing Consultancy 2025 – Malta Bringing their operational and regulatory expertise to the table, the industry veterans behind My Gaming Consultants in Saint Paul’s Bay, Malta, know what it takes to elevate iGaming businesses to that next level – all whilst ensuring that everything is above board. After all, every brand in this environment is unique, and each has its own goals, challenges, and regulations it must adhere to. This knowledge is the starting point for the company, which is renowned for adapting its services to add the maximum value for every client’s business. “We offer tailored solutions to our clients”, explained Mark, “and we focus on learning what their goals and ideas are and then find ways to help them become a reality.” Breaking things down further, Mary added: “We take on the task of helping them to run a profitable operation that is compliant. This way, our clients are focused on generating income and we focus on all the headaches that regulation and compliance bring along.” My Gaming Consultants does this for all manner of iGaming companies, from start-ups through to well-established operators. Outlining the areas that make up its service suite, My Gaming Consultants offers a full range of services from outsourced compliance services to assistance with licence applications and key personnel outsourcing. Underpinning these solutions is the vast experience and deep expertise embodied by the team, which provide clients with unique insights into the things they need to do to hit the three main goals of any iGaming business: security, profit, and responsibility. The challenge is reaching these without sacrificing the player experience. So how exactly does My Gaming Consultants achieve this? Well, as Mark told us: “We don’t only focus on what regulations or laws say, we help our clients to understand them and how they are applied, as well as to implement them into their operations.” This comes from the lived experiences the team have concerning these rules, including their own past mistakes. The result is a service that goes beyond the norm, with access to the minds of staff that have seen and done it all – without incurring the added costs of recruiting a new employee. Across the services it provides, My Gaming Consultants thrives simply because it believes in its clients’ businesses as much as it believes in its own. Its core values of honesty, loyalty, and continuous improvement reflect this, encouraging the business to be the best that it can be so that is then rewarded with the satisfaction that comes from seeing its clients succeed. “Our clients are like partners. Their success is our success. We build relationships with our clients and become a part of their team and take care of their business as if it was our own. We are not moved by money but by the pursuit of excellence.” This is especially rewarding when it comes to start-up iGaming businesses, and this is why these are a favourite of the team here. Working with these kinds of companies means Mary, Mark, and co. can help with setting up from lots of different angles, from finding the platforms and the game providers to supporting in securing the operational documents, such as policies and procedures, and then helping the team by training them to understand it all. Start-ups especially benefit from My Gaming Consultants’ all-in-one service: acquiring new iGaming licences and all of the processes involved in the acquisition. The company simplifies this complex, time-consuming process for clients by guiding them through it every step of the way, ensuring the strict compliance necessary for applications from the likes of Anjouan Gaming , Tobique Gaming Commission, Curaçao Gaming Authority -CGA-, Malta Gaming Authority -MGA-, Kahnawake Gaming Commission -KGC-, and more is quickly achieved. Of course, early-stage companies also benefit majorly from another of My Gaming Consultants’ flagship solutions, this being its outsourced personnel services – especially those relating to some of the positions involving regulatory compliance. Last but not least, My Gaming Consultants’ support with regulatory audits, which is by far one of the hardest and scariest parts of being an iGaming operator, makes passing with flying colours more attainable than ever. For start-ups facing their first audit – or for more seasoned companies looking to continue their streak of success – having this team come in and do everything they can to make sure that a business more than meets all of the regulators’ requirements is a pressure off their shoulders, removing the risk of penalties or disruptions. These services capture the essence of what My Gaming Consultants does, but they really only scratch the surface. As Mark himself stated: “Sometimes it is hard to explain everything we do, as we focus on each of our clients’ individual needs so much that listing all our services is quite tough.” He continued: “We basically do everything we can to help run an operation that is seamless for the players, profitable for our clients, and compliant for the regulators.” The team may already know how to do this, but that does not mean they are willing to stop there – as their plans on how to stay one step ahead of the industry curve demonstrate. “We are constantly thinking of ways to do things better”, shared Mary, “we attend iGaming conferences, seminars, and courses constantly and are always on the lookout for anything that might be useful for our clients’ operations, all whilst improving our own knowledge and staying up to date with the industry’s changing trends and ever-evolving regulations.” “In the iGaming industry, you either keep up with the growth and the changes, regulations, and trends or you are out.” To this end, the passion My Gaming Consultants has for growth and improving its knowledge is taking it to the SiGMA Europe Summit in Rome later this year. This will contribute ideas for when it next has its own stand at an iGaming conference, namely the forthcoming iteration of the NEXT Summit: Valletta 2026. Sep25041 There for all of its clients’ iGaming needs, My Gaming Consultants very much does as its name suggests: helps businesses navigate the dynamic world behind the iGaming industry. The team behind the company share more than 20 years of experience in this space and are therefore capable of providing tailored consulting services designed to promote profit and compliance. On the back of the company’s recognition in this programme, we caught up with its co-founders, Mary and Mark Cauchi, for more.
As My Gaming Consultants continues to go above and beyond for iGaming businesses, helping them traverse the landscape and grow their operations successfully, it is our pleasure to recognise it with a welldeserved award and a place in this programme. We know that start-ups and established operators alike could benefit majorly from these services, and we urge those interested to follow the link below for more on this iGaming compliance leader. Contact: Mary and Mark Cauchi Company: My Gaming Consultants Web Address: https://mygamingconsultants.com/#home Best Gaming Compliance & Licensing Consultancy 2025 – Malta
8 | Management Consulting Awards 2025 Best Public Affairs Consultant 2025 – Spain Renowned for offering an strategic, professional, and cross-cutting approach to its work, Acento Public Affairs is a multi-sector consultancy, working on local, regional, and national levels and even further afield in Europe. Across its services, the firm manages assets and mobilises the political, legislative, and regulatory spheres for its clients, delivering a practical approach underpinned by impactful solutions – including a unique, value-driven model – to help them maximise opportunity and minimise risk. Acento’s unique model mentioned above is based on experts and working groups spread across several sectors, from energy and healthcare to mobility, sustainability, and technology. This diverse structure allows the team to deliver specialised technical and strategic advice that is as beneficial as it is actionable. Bolstering this model is the fact that the firm operates exclusively within the multiple dimensions of public affairs, leveraging best practices and a deep understanding of the current socioeconomic climate to succeed. It helps that the firm is organised from the ground up around its expert knowledge, with this structure paving the way for alignment across its teams and specialised arrangements across the aforementioned key sectors it operates in. However, Acento’s knowledge does not end here, and an interest in the latest and most relevant trends impacting its work – such as AI and ESG – helps these teams to adjust their services and remain the first port of call for their clients. This sets Acento apart in a crowded and dynamic sphere. “At Acento, we practice and promote total transparency across our activities. We are also part of the main transparency registers and interest groups at a national and European level, guaranteeing ethical and responsible management.” Operating at the intersection of politics and business, Acento has evolved to offer its foresight and impact-led solutions on an international scale, with offices located in both Madrid and Barcelona in Spain and Brussels in Belgium. Opening such central locations in cities which are hives of activity has positioned the expert team behind the firm favourably, and they are today highly specialised when it comes to liaising with EU institutions. A consulting firm specialising in public affairs, Acento Public Affairs was founded in 2019 and is led by the team of José Blanco and Alfonso Alonso, former ministers whose extensive experience in political and government management is almost unrivalled in the consulting environment. This knowledge has fuelled Acento’s remarkable growth in just six years, during which time it has solidified its status as a beacon of excellence in public affairs consultancy, both in Spain and beyond. For more on this award-winning firm, we caught up with its very own Guillermo Martínez, Chief Executive Officer.
These choice locations are perfect for Acento to work towards its strategic and proactive vision: assessing and planning the best options to have a demonstrable, concrete impact on public policy. Whether it is connecting individual visions and finding common ground to generate shared, mutual benefits for stakeholders and parties, or assessing the terrain and planning out the best option to achieve the outlined objectives, Acento’s blend of location-specific insight with general knowledge positions it as a one-stop shop. As well as this, Acento prides itself on being a purpose-driven public and regulatory affairs company, one that is committed to the overall wellbeing of the planet. This is seen through the zero-carbon model it has maintained since day one, where it offsets 100% of its emissions every year. Because global wellbeing is about more than just emissions, the firm also promotes pro bono community projects focusing on social impact. The same rigorous approach is afforded to its employees, all of whom benefit from the ongoing training initiatives spearheaded by the firm. This even includes personalised career plans, with these designed to foster personal and professional growth as well as to ensure the happiness of every staff member. Guillermo Marínez added: “Acento is the perfect place to learn and develop your professional career in a youthful environment, all with the support of the most professional management team in Spain’s public affairs sector.” Furthermore, a report completed by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) recognised Acento as the most transparent public affairs company in Spain This report, ‘the Second Field Study on Lobbying Activity in Spain’, positions the firm as a benchmark in the sector, highlighting its commitment to transparency and excellence across its public and regulatory affairs alike. Of the five categories assessed as part of this criteria, Acento leads the way in four: turnover, transparency, data clarity, and register presence. “In this report, Acento not only maintained the leadership in transparency achieved in the first 2022 study, but we also ranked first in terms of turnover.” “Since our foundation in 2019, we have experienced exponential growth in turnover and our client portfolio”, explained Guillermo Martínez, “consolidating our position as the leading public affairs consultancy in Spain and the largest public affairs consultancy by turnover. In just six years, we have surpassed competitors with longer track records, quickly becoming a key player in the sector and an undisputed leader in the realm of public affairs.” Continuing to solidify its position at the top of the pack is the primary goal of Acento Public Affairs as we move though the second half of 2025 and beyond. The firm’s clear vision for its future is to strengthen the role of political and regulatory intelligence, making it a strategic tool for its clients to make use of. This is made more difficult by the sector being one that has become synonymous with change and volatility, but the firm’s commitment to broadening its horizons will ensure it sits firm, and that it attracts more clients. Going a step further, Guillermo Martínez shared: “Our approach combines forward-looking analysis, institutional listening, and a deep understanding of the political process, all with the aim of anticipating scenarios and providing useful value to our clients.” She continued: “To this end, we will continue to rely on our proprietary policy intelligence tools, which are based on technology, data, and the experience of out exceptional team.” “The emerging digital environment requires a new way of doing public affairs: more agile, more cross-cutting, and deeply connected with technological developments. At Acento, we are already working on it.” Ultimately, the firm belief that interaction between companies and institutions must be built on rigour, transparency, and mutual understanding continues to position Acento Public Affairs as a positive, proactive, and strategic public affairs consultancy. Excelling across everything from advocacy strategies and institutional relations advisory to sustainability and governance, it is our pleasure to recognise the firm as the Best Public Affairs Consultant 2025 – Spain in this edition of our annual Management Consulting Awards. Contact Details Contact: Guillermo Martínez Company: Acento Public Affairs Web Address: https://www.acento.es/ Best Public Affairs Consultant 2025 – Spain
Best Business Advisory Firm 2025 – South East Asia & Award for Excellence in Sustainability Advisory Services 2025 – South East Asia For businesses around the world, from SMEs to MNCs, operating in today’s landscape can be challenging. Navigating changing regulations whilst working to remain compliant with ESG requirements can leave any businessowner overwhelmed and struggling to meet the day-to-day needs of their business. ASAP Advisory is a leading Malaysian business advisory firm striving to establish itself as the trusted partner for clients needing expert guidance and strategic decision. As ASAP Advisory is named in the Management Consulting Awards 2025, we took a closer look at the firm and its outstanding offerings. Based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, ASAP Advisory delivers quality guidance and strategic direction to businesses seeking management system consultation, training, research, and development in the South East Asia region. Since its initial founding in Singapore in 2010 and later expansion in Malaysia in 2014, the firm has allowed the core values of independence, accountability, and impact to underpin its every engagement, ensuring its advice is trusted, ethical, and results driven. With these values, ASAP Advisory serves a diverse client base from around the world, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Korea, Japan, China, Denmark, the UK, and America. Now, ASAP Advisory stands as a fresh, dynamic firm renowned for providing unparalleled consultation and training services, facilitated by a comprehensive network of subsidiaries. The firm operates under two distinct but complementary identities: ASAP stands for Appraisal, Standardisation, Academy and Project Advisory Services, but also represents Accounting, Secretary, Assurance, and Professional Services. Across its identities, the firm is driven by the motto “Navigating Success,” which reflects its ongoing commitment to guiding clients through complex regulatory, financial, and sustainability landscapes with clarity and integrity. ASAP Advisory supports listed companies, multinational corporations, SMEs, and international investors, delivering a comprehensive suite of services that include sustainability reporting and assurance, transfer pricing, valuation, internal audit, corporate governance, company secretarial, and business advisory. The firm’s expertise spans ESG strategy, risk management, tax advisory, and business valuation, with a distinctive approach that blends global standards with local relevance. Beyond compliance, it focuses on capacity building and project execution, enabling clients to implement meaningful changes with ease. By combining deep technical knowledge with digital tools, ASAP Advisory enables businesses to move from regulatory compliance towards long-term value creation. Ultimately, the firm believes that advisory services should not stop at compliance, and that its role is to help each client future-proof their businesses, algin with investor expectations, and enhance trust with stakeholders. With this mindset, ASAP Advisory dedicates itself to serving as a long-term partner to its clientele, aiding them in navigating success across sustainability, governance, and business transformation. The business advisory industry is ever evolving, driven by significant technological advancements, shifting client demands, and changing regulations. In order to navigate such a complex landscape, ASAP Advisory adopts a dual strategy; it prioritises global alignment through active involvement in the IFRS Alliance and AccountAbility networks to stay ahead if international developments in sustainability reporting, ESG assurance, and governance; and ensures local innovation by localising these global frameworks for Malaysia and ASEAN, ensuring that its clients benefit from global best practices adapted to their markets. This balance allows the firm to act as both pacesetter and pathfinder, anticipating regulatory shifts while also designing bespoke solutions. With recent public shifts towards sustainability, ASAP Advisory has observed the rising importance of integrating ESG considerations into corporate strategy and decision-making. As sustainability gains global attention as a substantial business framework, the firm aims to support businesses in providing ESG assurance that aligns with government requirements while also serving the interests of stakeholders. Its sustainability services cover the entire spectrum, starting from the initial phase of comprehension and advice and extending to training provision, drafting valueadded reports and policies, and offering comprehensive ESG integration support that has earned it the Award for Excellence in Sustainability Advisory Services 2025 – South East Asia. When it comes to client service, ASAP Advisory strives to deliver nothing short of excellence to its clientele. The firm upholds the ethos of “partnership, not prescription,” which drives its team to lead with clarity, practicality, and a great emphasis on capacity building. Rather than delivering standard, one-size-fits-all solutions and complex reports, ASAP Advisory breaks down complex regulatory frameworks into practical steps, delivers solutions tailored to each client’s operational realities, and empowers management teams through engaging workshops and training initiatives. The firm measures the success of this approach through the long-term sustainability and governance success of its clientele. At its core, ASAP Advisory strives to ensure that its clients remain competitive, compliant, and resilient in the face of a fast-changing business environment. As the greater industry shifts towards digitisation, the firm has moved beyond ESG to place a dual focus on sustainability and digital transformation, working tirelessly to prepare its clients for emerging digital governance standards, including ISO 42001:2023 for AI management systems and ISO 27400 for cybersecurity and IoT risk management. This work is essential to equipping businesses with the frameworks and capabilities needed to navigate evolving industry landscapes, mitigate digital risks, and build stakeholder trust in an increasingly data-driven world. In less than two decades, ASAP Advisory has successfully overseen more than 40 professional engagements and has provided
11 | Management Consulting Awards 2025 its services to a total of 30 clients across various sectors. By embracing the modern management system and leveraging practical experience in a wide range of industries, the firm has assisted numerous companies in achieving business excellence and has driven them to establish business values, efficiency, and excellence through strategic implementation. Through meticulous management and insightful advisory, ASAP Advisory aims to create a future where clients do not only reach their objectives but surpass them, leaving a lasting legacy across industries and communities. As we move through 2025 and into 2026, ASAP Advisory is looking to the future with determination and innovation. For the remainder of the year, the firm will be prioritising a number of forward-thinking initiatives, including the expansion of its sustainability assurance services in line with IAASB ISSA 5000; publishing an ESG Guide for Audit Committees focused on Malaysia; extending its advisory reach to Singapore and Thailand; and rolling out digitally enabled ESG and risk reporting tools for clients operating within the logistics, aquaculture, and manufacturing sectors. Each of these future endeavours speaks to a firm that continually strives for innovation and improvement in the best interests of its clientele, enabling and empowering businesses around the world to embrace ESG requirements and remain compliant in a climate that is always evolving. This commitment to guiding clients through complex regulatory, financial, and sustainability landscapes with clarity and integrity has enabled ASAP Advisory to stand out in a saturated market and has earned it much-deserved recognition as South East Asia’s Best Business Advisory Firm 2025. Contact Details Contact: Tian Soon Ong Company: ASAP Advisory PLT Web Address: www.asapint.com
12 | Management Consulting Awards 2025 Commercial Fleet Management Consultancy of the Year 2025 - DACH BFE Fleet Concepts is a highly qualified and certified fleet management company with deep experience in the industry. Managing a fleet has never been easier than with this trailblazing company. With significant differences between BFE Fleet Concepts and its competitors within the market, the company has swiftly built many partnerships forged on the core values of trust, understanding, and innovation. Paying close attention to its clients’ needs and requirements, BFE Fleet Concepts curates the perfect plans for fleet management across a wide range of businesses. Offering its unbiased and neutral advice for a fruitful partnership, BFE Fleet Concepts ensures it can offer an optimal selection of contractual partners completely in line with its clients’ operating costs. Its professional advice for all aspects of a company’s fleet makes it the perfect choice for fleet management services, especially as a one-stop-shop for all its clients’ needs and nuances. Beginning with an in-depth analysis of an existing fleet, BFE Fleet Concepts starts each partnership with gaining a professional overview of its clients’ fleet systems. This starting point means that the company can utilise its break-even analysis to determine the cost-optimal service life and the best way forward for each client. United with its clients’ vision, BFE Fleet Concepts is also able to identify targeted optimisation processes as well as determining the most suitable equipment and engine of the fleet’s vehicles. This analysis is a free service provided by the pioneering BFE Fleet Concepts, to guarantee transparency and the chance to experience its expertise before partnering with the company. Of course, after the free analysis provided by BFE Fleet Concepts has been carried out, the company invites its potential clients to join forces for an unrivalled individual service for their company. Providing its innovative solutions for fleet management, BFE Fleet Concepts offers a comprehensive system solution consisting of three different ways to work with the company. The three ways of working with BFE Fleet Concepts consist of the creation of an individual concept, the option of carrying out a concept alone, and the path of collaborating with the company throughout every step of the way. Its certified fleet managers are there for help no matter which option their clients wish to take – as BFE Fleet Concepts respects its clients’ wishes and independence while supporting them however needed. With a mission to implement fleets individually, to conserve resources, and to secure every company’s long-term success, BFE Fleet Concepts does everything in its power to forge relationships that are beneficial to its clients’ journeys. This integral level of support has allowed BFE Fleet Concepts – and its clients – to truly flourish over the years. Furthermore, with BFE Fleet Concepts digital rescue card online, clients can secure their safety and benefit from an additional layer of support. As soon as a contract is signed, each client automatically receives their SAFETY-e digital rescue card which means they can link their license plate to a secure portal for those difficult situations, such as being trapped in a vehicle or injury in an accident. “If your guardian angel takes a break, we are here.” For moments like these, BFE Fleet Concepts delivers top-quality support and quick response times for getting someone out of a tough situation. As none of us know when an accident will happen, time is of the essence and what we do to secure our safety really matters. There are three tiers that can be purchased for security services such as this: the single tier, family tier, and friends tier – but all packages are conveniently and fairly priced to ensure that everyone can have access to life-saving solutions. Relying on BFE Fleet Concepts’ professional help is an obvious choice, as the company continues to add value to its many clients’ fleet management systems and the personal safety of their drivers. The company is completely at its clients’ service and able to make alterations to its level of support based on ever-evolving needs – whether that’s for a predefined period of time or as a permanent contact for innovative solutions. Its team of competent fleet management experts extend their professional help to anyone looking to improve their fleet and secure their safety, no matter how large or small their fleet currently is. As the market continues to change and fluctuate, BFE Fleet Concepts continues to offer its free initial analysis and its dedicated services of all levels of contact – supporting its clients throughout their fleet management journey. This ensures a brighter future for its clients as they navigate the evolving and complex market. Winning multiple awards from HIPE, ethiks, Datenschutz, and more, BFE Fleet Concepts has been celebrated by many. Awarded with Best Vehicle Fleet Consultancy 2023 – Germany in the Management Consulting Awards last year, and Most Client-Focused Fleet Management Company 2024 – Germany in the Global Business Awards, BFE Fleet Concepts has won three consecutive awards from us. Recently, the business was bestowed with the prestigious title of Commercial Fleet Management Consultancy of the Year 2025 – DACH, and we look forward to seeing what it does next. Contact: Jörn Kater Company: BFE Fleet Concepts Gmbh Web Address: https://bfe-fleet.de/ If you’re in need of fleet management services, look no further than this multi-award-winning company. BFE Fleet Concepts is an expert in the field of fleet management, so you can relax and rest assured that your fleet is in good hands. Here we take a closer look at its offerings as it secures its title in our Management Consulting Awards 2025.
AIM-Aug25087 Best Accounting & Tax Planning Consultancy 2025 – UAE In a region defined by rapid transformation and ambitious growth, management consultancy plays a pivotal role in shaping resilient, forward-looking organisations that thrive. ONE Middle East Consultants stands out within this space, bringing together multidisciplinary expertise to support clients in refining strategies, strengthening governance, and delivering long-term value. We took a closer look at the firm and its superior services below, as ONE Middle East Consultants is named in the Management Consulting Awards 2025. Based in Dubai, ONE Middle East Consultants is an independent specialised consulting firm driven by an unwavering dedication to delivering sustainable and superior long-term performance to its clientele. With a vast, and rapidly expanding client portfolio, the firm serves a diverse client base spanning multinational companies, investment funds, smaller corporate clients, and private individuals. Driven by a top-tier team of chartered accountants, financial analysts, and lawyers, ONE Middle East Consultants leverages its team’s unrivalled experience to deliver a variety of key services that investing businesses need in order to achieve optimum results. Its services include company registration, administration and compliance, international tax planning and asset protection, and audit and legal advice. ONE Middle East Consultants delivers a robust suite of tax and legal advisory services that empower clients to operate with confidence across jurisdictions. The firm’s international tax planning strategies are tailored to optimise efficiency and ensure compliance, while its legal consultancy covers everything from corporate restructuring and redomiciliations to investor naturalisation and due diligence. The firm’s fiduciary and banking services are designed to support clients in building resilient, substance-driven structures and managing their financial affairs with precision. ONE Middle East Consultants provides registered offices, directors, and secretarial services, while also maintaining statutory records and handling regulatory filings. Its banking support spans account setup and management across premium jurisdictions, ensuring seamless financial operations and global reach. Assurance and audit services form a cornerstone of the firm’s commitment to transparency and governance. ONE Middle East Consultants conducts statutory audits in line with International Standards of Auditing, prepares financial statements under IFRS, and delivers internal audits and due diligence reports. These services are designed to strengthen internal controls, enhance corporate governance, and ensure the integrity of financial reporting systems. In the realm of asset and property management, the firm offers tailored solutions that reflect its deep understanding of regional and international markets. Its asset management team focuses on delivering absolute returns through bespoke investment strategies. Meanwhile, its property management division provides end-to-end administration of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate, with in-house teams ensuring responsive service and operational excellence for both landlords and tenants. On a mission to establish itself as a trusted business partner to clients around the world, ONE Middle East Consultants takes an approach to client service that is rooted in delivering tailored, high-impact solutions that do not only respond to each client’s immediate needs but is also deeply aligned with their long-term goals. Through this approach, the firm focuses on building relationships steeped in trust, transparency, and a commitment to consistent value delivery. At its core, ONE Middle East Consultants strives to gain renown for delivering high quality services, integrity, and reliability. This shines through multiple aspects of the firm, including its first-class professional services and effective business solutions; the longterm personal and business relations it has successfully formed across the industry; and the trust, professionalism, and innovation injected into every solution. Wealth & Finance International holds the Management Consulting Awards each year to highlight and celebrate the firms, consultants, and pioneers who are currently driving advancement across the industry and playing a crucial role in shaping the future of management consulting. Inclusion in the Management Consulting Awards 2025 is a true reflection of the calibre of leadership, client impact, service innovation, and market influence demonstrated by the recipient. Since its inception, ONE Middle East Consultants has embraced innovation, combining cutting-edge insights with creative problem-solving to lead clients towards success. The firm has prioritised client service at all levels, ensuring that it meets their immediate challenges while positioning them for sustainable success. As its clients’ industries evolve, ONE Middle East Consultants will continue to serve as a trusted partner in delivering high-impact results, unlocking new opportunities, and driving long-term success – a mission that makes the firm truly deserving of its recognition as the UAE’s Best Accounting and Tax Planning Consultancy 2025. Contact: Nikos Michailidis Company: ONE Middle East Consultants Web Address: www.onemiddleeastconsultants.com
14 | Management Consulting Awards 2025 Global Strategy & Sustainability Consulting Firm of the Year 2025 From its home in Brussels, Belgium, AELSTONE channels a passion for sustainable, innovative, and ethical solutions into partner support of the highest calibre, which it delivers to clients all over the world. The firm was born out of a drive to accelerate efforts concerning Sustainability Goal 17 (SDG17), ‘Partnership for the Goals’, which it achieves by setting the wheels in motion for actionable partnerships, specifically through the provision of crosssector ecosystem opportunities, policy, and cross-cultural dialogue. AELSTONE is guided by the belief that sustainability and innovation are both essential components in laying the foundation for a healthy and thriving future, and the firm more than does its part through its role as an intermediary across both international relations and investor finding. This is driven by the recognition that a sustainable impact can only be achieved if organisations have strong relationships with investors and each other. AELSTONE has become the point of reference for breakthrough projects, through its traditional AI and Sustainability dinners many startups have been exposed and introduced to different decision makers helping them jump ahead towards scalability. The woman behind all of this is Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles, a renowned thought leader whose advisory scope covers institutions, firms, and sovereign ecosystems alike. Lidia also serves in various capacities across Asset Management Firm Futurewave as one of its Managing Partners, the European Innovation Council being AELSTONE an official Partner, and the European Commission as an Expert evaluating Projects, with her status as a distinguished EU Climate Pact Ambassador – a title she has held since 2021 – resulting in her being a major voice at events such as COP 27, 28, and 29, as well as AI for Good and the SET Tech Festival, and in different regions such as in the UK, EU and GCC, to name just a few. Lidia’s speaking engagements have seen her cover topics such as sustainability’s role in competitiveness, AI’s status as a core enabler in Economy where she co-authored with Petteri Heino, as well as the expectations and uncertainties of sustainability and the climate agenda. Interviews and thought pieces alike have then followed with publications including Empire Magazine, The Female Factor, UN SDGs, EU outlets, and Enlit Europe, further highlighting Lidia’s unique ability to blend Innovation, sustainability, and economics through Foresight. In the realm of sustainability, Lidia’s experiences including serving as operations director for the Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES) and leading digital and sustainability transformations across 134 global airports, this during her tenure at Skytanking. These experiences have resulted in Lidia advising leading top tier consultancies through GuidePoint, GLG, and AlphaSights, with her published research and thought leadership shaping key future strategies across areas such as energy, finance, and geopolitics through pre-policy analysis. On the back of her sector-leading expertise, Lidia has bridged AELSTONE secure official partnerships with the likes of the European Innovation Council, Allied4Future, Sustainable Finance Goals, Balkans ACRID Network, UNIDO, Vision for Sustainable Africa, Global Oxford Impact Group, and Saudi Arabia’s Center for Sustainability and Climate. The success of these relationships is rooted in the unique, future-aligned results the firm garners at every turn and supporting partners across the different sectors and regions. “We base our solutions on truth and non-biased information for real results. We are always ahead of the curve and take pride in how we have supported the different ecosystems and created positive waves of human-centred awareness.” Basing its operation around the core values of authenticity, uniqueness, trustworthiness, foresight, cooperation, and leadership – underpinned by a proven track record – AELSTONE’s main focus is to inject the truth into developments for the client. As Lidia explained: “It’s not always easy to navigate this process because most people want to achieve things as they imagine, rather than how it is. Therefore, bringing them down to earth and activating a full-scale vision is the main part of the process; the rest is easy.” Helping it to realise its goal of a future focused on sustainability, Lidia told us how AELSTONE has a number of exciting future plans, including leveraging its book – ‘AI for the Economy’ – to bridge any gaps and provide effective tooling for decision makers. Alongside this, a desire to continuously promote its status as an expert authority in the EMEA region and beyond is seeing the firm remain active across a variety of locations, sectors, and industries, offering its skill, expertise, and accelerating SDG17. Blending innovation, diplomacy, and strategic leadership to empower resilient global investment futures, Lidia Esther Aviles is a sought-after strategic partner. Her knowledge has proven invaluable in AELSTONE being recognised here with this award but fully thanks her core team for making it possible. Contact: Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles Company: AELSTONE Web Address: https://aelstone.com/ AIS-Jul25326 Specialising in tailored solutions, business strategies, and foresight developments for key decision makers, AELSTONE is its discerning clients’ global strategic partner. At the head of the company is Dr. Lidia Esther Aviles, a global advisor and strategic expert in sustainability, defence, foresight, and innovation. Lidia is a global leader in her field, and, as both the founder and CEO of the Global Strategy & Sustainability Consulting Firm of the Year 2025, we had the pleasure of catching up with her.
15 | Management Consulting Awards 2025 Best Sustainability-Led Compliance Consultancy 2025 – UK Businesses across the UK are grappling with complex compliance demands alongside growing environmental responsibilities. Warhurst Associates operates at this intersection, a sustainable consultancy delivering multidisciplinary support to clients navigating regulatory challenges. We took a closer look at Warhurst Associates’ considerable contributions below, as the firm is named in the Management Consulting Awards 2025. Based in South Yorkshire, Warhurst Associates is a carbon neutral compliance consultancy firm that specialises in providing compliance support for food safety, ethical, environmental and energy, and health and safety. The firm works with clients of all sizes – though primarily SMEs and startups – in these fields, supporting them as they embark on their compliance journey. Outside of its client engagements, Warhurst Associates also volunteers to work alongside the BRCGS to develop their Food Safety and Ethical Standards as part of the associated working parties and technical committees. This allows the firm to provide input in helping food businesses around the world make safe and legal food. Beyond food compliance, the firm offers a carbon calculator to calculate business greenhouse gas emissions. This calculator has been specifically designed to equip SMEs with a user-friendly tool that provides accurate data. It has been built to the GHG Protocols and against ISO 14064 and PAS 2060 principles to ensure compliance with best practices and data that can be reported as required. Warhurst Associates believes that people are the core of any business and aims to support businesses in the development of their people and operations to ensure that they are equipped to succeed within any field of compliance. To support this belief, the firm strives to deliver the same calibre of service to all clientele, though it tailors its pricing in accordance with the size of each business, as per the Warhurst Associates Sustainability Promise (WASP). Through WASP, the firm offers free support to charities and foodbanks that are run solely by volunteers, including breakfast clubs, village food banks, and luncheon clubs for the elderly or homeless. This initiative, unsupported by grants or external aid, ensures that food safety is maintained whilst reducing food poverty across the country. These operations are guided by Warhurst Associates’ STINGS Pillars, which comprise Support, Train, Innovate, Nature, Governance, and Sustainable. Everything that the firm does must fit within one or more of these pillars, ensuring that its endeavours allow it to achieve its operational goals whilst supporting other businesses in reaching theirs – all without costing the earth. Sustainability is central to Warhurst Associates’ operations, driven by its belief that every business and person has a responsibility to protect the planet. This belief lies at the heart of WASP, which is tightly aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through this promise, and guided by its STINGS approach, Warhurst Associates aims to be one of the few small consultancy firms in the UK openly measuring and sharing its sustainability credentials. In alignment with the UN SDG, the firm has formed a number of goals geared towards a greener future. These include using 100% renewable energy in its home-based offices by the FY29; becoming a paperless business to reduce impact on woodlands; establishing links to charities and local communities by the end of FY27; becoming B-Corp certified by the end of FY30; and reaching Net Zero by FY40. In addition to working to meet the UN SDG, the firm has also partnered with Tree-Nation to plant a tree for every invoice paid across chosen projects. At no cost to the client, this initiative not only provides boosted employment and training opportunities to communities through the projects and planting alike but also helps to remove carbon emissions in those areas as the trees grow. Through Carbon Footprint initiatives, Warhurst Associates has achieved carbon neutral status within its first year of operations. In July 2023, the firm signed up to the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Action Pledge to reinforce its commitment to becoming climate-ready and resilient to future impact, reducing its carbon emissions, enhancing nature and biodiversity, and helping to promote a fair transition that leaves no-one and nowhere behind. Looking ahead, Warhurst Associates aims to continue its mission for a safer and more sustainable planet, with plans to volunteer as a Climate Ambassador within its local area in the next 12 months to help schools with their climate action plans. From tailored systems and carbon tracking tools to volunteer work and climate pledges, the firm continues to shape a future rooted in equal parts compliance and conscience. This ongoing commitment has earned Warhurst Associates welldeserved recognition as the UK’s Best Sustainability-Led Compliance Consultancy 2025. Contact: Garry Warhurst Company: Warhurst Associates Web Address: www.warhurstassociates.co.uk
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