ADL Appoints New Strategy & Organization Head.LONDON London, city, Canada London, city (1991 pop. 303,165), SE Ont., Canada, on the Thames River. The site was chosen in 1792 by Governor Simcoe to be the capital of Upper Canada, but York was made capital instead. London was settled in 1826. -- Arthur D. Little Arthur D. Little, Inc. is the world's first management consulting firm. Founded in 1886 by Arthur Dehon Little, an MIT chemist who discovered acetate, and co-worker Roger Griffin, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Arthur D. Little pioneered the concept of contracted technology research. (ADL), the international management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects firm, has appointed Petter Kilefors as Global Head of Strategy & Organization. The practice, which encompasses the firm's corporate finance and private equity expertise alongside strategy and organization services, boasts some 400 consultants worldwide. During his time with Arthur D. Little, Kilefors has worked with some 65 clients, advising on strategy, organization, change management, M&A, post-merger integration and corporate finance. His experience includes extensive work in a broad range of industries for over 20 private equity clients, major corporations and multilateral mul·ti·lat·er·al adj. 1. Having many sides. 2. Involving more than two nations or parties: multilateral trade agreements. organizations, governments and other public sector bodies. Kilefors takes on his new role as world markets undergo dramatic change. "This is an exciting time to be heading the practice," he confirms. "Rapid economic growth in countries such as in Brazil Brazil (brəzĭl`), Port. Brasil, officially Federative Republic of Brazil, republic (2005 est. pop. 186,113,000), 3,286,470 sq mi (8,511,965 sq km), E South America. , Russia Russia, officially the Russian Federation, Rus. Rossiya, republic (2005 est. pop. 143,420,000), 6,591,100 sq mi (17,070,949 sq km). , India and China is posing unprecedented challenges for businesses worldwide, in some cases demanding nothing less than the complete transformation of their organizations. One of my priorities is to ensure, through our Strategy & Organization Practice, that our clients have access to ADL's full and substantial expertise in strategy, technology, innovation and sustainability to address these challenges." Commenting on the appointment, Arthur D. Little's Global CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Michael Traem, said, "The Strategy & Organization Practice is the largest of ADL's practices and a flag carrier for our brand. I know that under Petter's leadership Arthur D. Little will continue to be the strategy consultant of choice for major organizations worldwide, and I am sure that we will continue to expand into new sectors and markets." Arthur D. Little Arthur D. Little (ADL), founded in 1886, is a leading global management consulting firm that links strategy, innovation and technology to master complex business challenges while delivering sustainable results to our clients. Arthur D. Little has a collaborative client engagement style, exceptional people, and a firm-wide commitment to quality and integrity. Arthur D. Little has over 30 offices worldwide, employing over 1,000 people. If you would like additional information on the firm, please visit www.adl.com. |
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