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THE
®
BEST
FIRMS
A.T. Kearney
I
t’s a six pack for A.T. Kearney, Firms to Work For recognition is a
as in, six years in a row on the reflection of the pride all A.T. KearBest Firms to Work For list. The ney people have in the firm, both in
Chicago-based strategy firm settles our legacy and our future.”
in the same position this year as last,
Aurik says A.T. Kearney is inbut that doesn’t mean that
creasingly “the place to
everything has remained
be” and the firm has mostatus quo at the firm.
mentum. “Our people
In January of this year,
are truly energized and
Johan Aurik took over
both aligned and comas Managing Partner and
mitted to helping us beChairman of the Board
come the most admired
pretty much where Paul
global consulting firm.
Laudicina left off.
More and more highly
Aurik talks about the
talented people from our
“We want to double
transition in terms of both
competitors are expressin size by 2020, and
we firmly believe
his and Laudicina’s leading interest in what is
we
have
the
legacy
ership, which is when the
happening at A.T. Kearand distinctive
firm’s current run as one
ney. We are a healthy,
culture to attract the
of the Best Firms to Work
profitable firm and have
talent to enable us
to do that. That is
For began.
grown by nearly oneour
top
priority.”
“This is our sixth conthird since 2006.”
secutive appearance on the
Aurik says the firm
Best Firms list and it really matches has set its sights on a clear threeour trajectory since we became a part vision: 1) to be the most adpartner-owned firm again in 2006,” mired global consulting firm; 2)
Aurik says. “We rebuilt our confi- to be the first choice in providing
dence and rediscovered what makes immediate impact and growing adus so special and distinctive. Best vantage for clients; and, 3) to dou-
WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE REMAINDER OF THIS YEAR
AND 2014, WHAT EXCITES YOU?
Johan Aurik, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board, says: “We
believe that the potential of our industry and of our firm is boundless.
We are in a great place and focused on growth. We offer a distinctive
value proposition to our clients and our people. Our firm financial footing and strong partner alignment put us in a good position to attract the
talent we need to reach our growth objectives and achieve our vision
of being the most admired full-service global management consulting
firm. There is a sense of vitality and enthusiasm across our firm that
continues to grow. We are on a great path.”
September 2013
Firm Headquarters: Chicago
Billable Consultants: 2,300
Service Line: Strategy
Client Industries: All major industries
Employees Say: “This is truly a
company that I am proud of. A.T.
Kearney is a resurgent firm on the
upswing, and the firm is motivated
to continue growing. We are
global, but without all the drama
and posturing of larger firms.
Authentic people with a genuine
interest in building a strong
culture and inclusive workplace.”
ble in size by 2020.
“We’re unified behind this vision
and moving aggressively to achieve
it,” he says. By 2020 we want to be
“the most admired global full-service management consulting firm,
distinguished by our culture and
how we work,” he says. “We want to
double in size by 2020, and we firmly believe we have the legacy and
distinctive culture to attract the talent to enable us to do that. That is
our top priority.”
Aurik says one of the differentiators for A.T. Kearney, is that the firm
gives its consultants a lot of responsibility quickly and the opportunity
to interact with clients early on in
their careers. And it must be working. A.T. Kearney scored highest in
the area of client engagement on this
year’s survey.
“Client engagement is an especially gratifying category to score
well in this year, and it really demonstrates the commitment we have
across our organization to the concept of co-creation: our ability to
leverage our collaborative and authentic style to develop new and
innovative ways to work ‘with’ our
clients, not ‘for’ our clients.”
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