Leading Turnaround and Restructuring Consulting Experts 2025

As a Training Manager at Marriott International, I oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive training and development curriculum for 550+ adult learners at three Renaissance brand hotels. With my doctorate in Organizational Leadership, DEI Certificate, and Life Coach Certification, I have the knowledge, skills, and passion to create engaging and impactful learning experiences that elevate employee and guest satisfaction. In my role, I have been leading monthly educational sessions, training newsletters, career development support, and executive coaching for hotel leadership and managers. I also track and assess the effectiveness of all training and development programs, and manage collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. I have a proven track record of applying data metrics, staff development, and organizational skills to accelerate results and foster an inclusive culture. My goal is to empower staff to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of Marriott International.

Giorgia Prestento is a strategic change advisor and behavioural scientist, with a mission to help leaders identify and address potential issues, blind spots, and resistance to change before they occur. She is the author of Amazon best seller Master the Change Maze: A Leader’s Guide to Transformation Without Chaos, a book for senior leaders who demand clarity, control, and tangible results in complex transformations. With more than 20 years of experience leading international change programmes for high-profile FTSE100 organisations, Giorgia has helped executives cut through organisational complexity, align priorities, and accelerate adoption. Holding Master’s degrees in both Business Administration and Behavioural Science, she brings analytical depth to uncovering the root causes that typically stall change. As a trusted advisor, writer, and speaker, Giorgia delivers insights that sharpen strategic thinking and strengthen leadership across the organisation.

We train & consult on Strategy, Finance, Succession & Leadership. A successful consulting engagement for us is where the client’s measurable improvement is a multiple of our fee so that we become an investment in their future rather than a cost of doing business. * Assisted major service provider in identifying operational problems while devising strategies & tactics to improve profits through quality & performance which were achieved within 6 months * Assisted 80+ year old garment company with corporate restructure which regained profitability within 120 days * Developed a strategic business plan for a start-up consumer products firm that facilitated their securing equity financing and then profitability within first year.

Founder of Transformance Advisors, a firm dedicated to helping people craft sustainable organizations. Direct an integrated portfolio of services focused on Lean Transformation, the #1 organizational improvement program.I also teach for Louisiana State University Shreveport and serve on the board of directors for the Association for Supply Chain Management Northern Colorado.

I'm a freelance consultant who sparks and shepherds novel ideas into reality. Once described as 'getting stuff done without the carnage', I connect with all levels to make the improbable possible. I hold a postgraduate degree from the University of Queensland and have over a decade of experience in consulting, strategy, and transformation. My career spans Accenture Australia, Vector Limited, and, most recently, Head of Transformation for Air New Zealand, where I led an operating model change into the heart of operations that validated $7M in annual maintenance cost savings using agile methodologies. My expertise lies in untangling complex cross-functional initiatives across organisational silos. Drawing from experience in aviation, energy, and technology sectors, I apply multi-industry insights to break through implementation barriers. I build consensus where others see conflict, balancing strategic vision with practical execution. My approach combines agile principles, design thinking, and structured problem-solving frameworks that respect each organisation's unique culture. I partner with mid to large enterprises navigating significant change or complex challenges.

An experienced Lean Construction Consultant, I have also delivered many business improvement programmes in a wide variety of industry sectors both in the UK and worldwide, including Furniture, Shipbuilding, Construction Materials, Metals, Education, Aerospace, Social Housing, Local Government Services.Specialties: Lean Construction Thinking Generally and various Lean techniques specifically inc: Last Planner/Collaborative Planning, Policy Deployment, First Run Studies, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Visual Management, 5S, Setup Improvement. Other skills linked to the deployment of lean include; Project Management, Lean Practitioner Trainer, Project Planning, Organisational Strategy inc effective team design, Change Management, Quality Management and an understanding of the various procurement/contractual models.

An experience designer and strategist driven by servant leadership. My passion is ensuring humans are considered thoughtfully and wholly throughout any project, as that is the strongest way for any organization to achieve success, let alone greatness. Getting there takes a unique and complex game of 3-D chess. Helping teams and organizations foster innovation by developing the skills and capabilities internally, to strengthen the corporate customer and product experiences to the next stage of possibility.

I’m Daniel (He/Him), and I’m the Founder of The Courage Collective. My experience includes work in Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Tech, Consulting, Education, and the Nonprofit Sector. I care deeply about humanizing the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion conversation, bringing impactful ideas to life, and creating meaningful, memorable, and transformational experiences with & for others.

Inbar Madar is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Flip Fractional, a high-level executive strategy firm that acts as the power team behind fast-growing 7–8 figure brands. With over a decade of experience leading multi-million-dollar businesses across finance, operations, and brand management, Inbar specializes in helping companies build scalable infrastructure, strengthen profitability, and operate like the larger businesses they’re becoming. Before launching Flip, Inbar spent years in corporate leadership roles overseeing budgets, teams, and growth strategy for national retail and service brands. Today, she brings that same executive-level perspective to privately held companies offering embedded, partner-style support that drives real results. Her clients span industries from CPG and beauty to construction and pet care, united by one thing: ambitious growth that demands sharper strategy. Known for her clear, practical approach and dry sense of humor, Inbar cuts through complexity to bring data-driven clarity, systems, and structure to the table, without the corporate fluff. Whether restructuring an organization, building a forecasting model, or leading a pricing overhaul, her work always comes back to one thing: no BS, result-driven strategies.

Experienced M&A Investment Banking professional known for honesty and a strategic approach to business transitions.

Aligning your business mission and vision with your ideal customer's mission and vision leads to success for your business. Put my 30 years as a customer-focused, constraints management consultant and 16 years as a mentor and advisor for clean technology startups to work for you,

Larry has over 35 years of industry experience in high tech, home care and Indirect Spend reduction consulting. Having worked at various high tech companies including Data General Corporation (now Dell Technologies) and Lucent Technologies (now Nokia) in his early career, owning and managing a Home Care company in his middle career and now owning and operating a Cost Reduction franchise, Larry has gathered experience and deep skills working with individuals, small and medium businesses and Fortune 100 business executives. His nation-wide clients span multiple industries including automotive, restaurants, schools, hotels & hospitality, healthcare, manufacturers, REITs and even bicycle shops. Larry provides his clients with strategies for long-term sales growth and analyzes and implements cost reduction programs that provide for mid-line expense reduction and bottom line growth and profitability.

I received my doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Rice University. I now lead Learning and Innovation at Deutser, an organization of consultants and creatives designing positive change for organizations through data-based, innovative, human approaches. My research focuses on belonging, inclusive leadership, team and individual performance, and well-being in organizations. I have co-authored 16 peer-reviewed publications, presented my research at major conferences including the Society for Industrial Organizational Psychology and Academy of Management annual meetings, and earned a 3.9 cumulative GPA at Rice. I received the Lodieska Vaughn fellowship at Rice and the Doerr Institute's Innovation Award, as well as the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship honorable mention for my research in the areas of fostering workforce diversity, encouraging well-being and belonging, and strategies to facilitate inclusive leadership at work. I am a leadership coach, certified via the Doerr Institute’s CoachRICE program and have coached hundreds of leaders across industries including professional sports, energy, aviation, military, financial services, healthcare, tech, and academia, helping them live, work, and lead better. I have worked with NASA as a Selection Specialist for several years, supporting the Behavioral Performance group in astronaut selection and research related to developing high performance teams.I am skilled at advanced data visualization and analysis in R and proficient in Python, Excel, and SQL for data management, visualization, and analysis.

For over 30 years, Jim has been a change agent in the nonprofit and public sectors. Just recently, he finished his 7th interim executive position. Jim was the Interim CEO of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, a visual and performing arts center in the heart of the cultural and convention district of San Francisco. There, he helped reduce a projected $4M deficit to $600k surplus and built back trust with the staff after a major public relations crisis. Previously, Jim was the Interim CEO of Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit rated as one of California’s top five evidence-based best practices in transitioning the homeless to self-sufficiency. Over 18 months, he turned an $800,000 deficit into a $500,000 surplus while also paying off a third of their debt. Previously, he served as the interim executive director of five other nonprofits. His additional positions include acting as the Chief Communications Officer for the American Red Cross in Colorado, the interim Chief Operating Officer for More than Me (an international nonprofit for girls in Africa), and the Chief External Relations Officer for the Minnesota Zoo. In addition to his nonprofit work, Jim is passionate about good government. Jim was the VP of Strategy at CivicMakers, a San Francisco government innovation consultancy. There, he co-facilitated a three year strategic roadmap for the City of Hayward and designed process improvements for over 40 internal procedures for the City of Berkeley. As a 2014 Humphrey School Policy Fellow, 2013 White House Innovation Fellow finalist, and winner of the 2012 Minnesota Idea Open, he has been recognized for excellence within the public sector. Jim holds a master’s degree in public policy from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from the University of Pennsylvania. To find out more, go to https://www.jimrettew.com

I started my journey as an entrepreneur and operator, that entrepreneurial spirit remains at the heart of who I am today. Along the way, I discovered my true passion: helping businesses grow, transform, and achieve their big-picture goals. With expertise in M&A Advisory/Corporate Finance and Private Equity, I’ve had the privilege of working on both buy-side and sell-side deals.My foundation is built on a genuine interest and love for business and a solid understanding and passion for Corporate Finance which is complemented by hands-on experience in strategic advisory, negotiation, financial modelling, investment management and deal-making. Whether it’s closing a deal or brainstorming the next big move, I thrive on challenges and love connecting with like-minded professionals. Let’s connect!

I help organisations execute their strategy fast, cheap, and effectively through continuous discovery and delivery.

An Air Force veteran with a strong background in technical project management. Experience with project planning and execution, program management, and operations management with a demonstrated history of working in the aerospace and defense industry. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Technical Support, SharePoint Designer, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Strong support professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University.

I am the founder of BeastBI GmbH, a digital consultancy specializing in digital marketing. Whether it's marketing analysis, restructuring, or migration. We focus on optimize marketing budgets and improve ROIs. HubSpot and Google Ads certified and partner. With over a decade of experience across CRM, Paid Ads, SEO, (B2B) leadgen and marketing analysis, I combine technical know-how with a deep understanding of marketing & business strategy. I work and lead a remote team, scaled international campaigns. I also support companies as interim head of marketing and similar positions.

I am a management and technical consultant with over 10 years of experience in delivering successful outcomes for my renowned clients (including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Meggitt, Quest Global and Siemens Energy). My areas of expertise include complex project and programme management in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering and energy industries.

Consultant at Strategyworks, a results-driven digital marketing agency helping startups…