Kurt Salmon Named a Leader in Gartner Report

Global Management Consulting Firm Praised for Industry Expertise, Client Service in Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Business Operations Consulting Services, Worldwide" Report

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Leading analyst firm Gartner recognized Kurt Salmon's commitment to client service and visionary thinking in its "Magic Quadrant for Business Operations Consulting Services, Worldwide" report. The report evaluates the global business operations advisory capabilities of 10 consulting firms.

Kurt Salmon is in the "leaders" quadrant, marked by a clear market vision and ability to turn that vision into sustainable performance improvement for clients. In fact, Kurt Salmon scored first in "completeness of vision."

Kurt Salmon also received the highest score for client centricity, a measure of client service. "Close attention to client needs, strong senior leadership relationships and a very practical approach are strengths," the report said.

Kurt Salmon also ranked fourth in "ability to execute" out of 10 total firms ranked.

Kurt Salmon CEO and President Chiheb Mahjoub said the high marks are a result of the firm's commitment to client service and developing deep experience across the firm's markets.

"We are working every day to further build our expertise in the industries we serve while continuing to deliver measurable results for our clients," he said.

Kurt Salmon's industry-specific and broad business transformation expertise was also noted in the report.

"Clients praised Kurt Salmon for its deep industry expertise and for speaking the language of the industry, highlighting the strong practitioner background of its consultants in addition to the company's formal consulting expertise," the report said. "Kurt Salmon's ability to move seamlessly from strategy to execution in multiple engagement scenarios is impressive."

Kurt Salmon Deputy CEO John Karonis said the high ratings reflect Kurt Salmon's focus on preparing its clients for future growth.

"We have our finger on the pulse of the industries in which we operate, which means we can help our clients respond to an ever-changing business landscape," he said.

About Kurt Salmon

Kurt Salmon is a global management consultancy of more than 1,400 consultants in 13 countries across four continents. Our clients are industry leaders who benefit from our deep industry and functional expertise.

As trusted advisors, Kurt Salmon partners with clients to design, and then drive, strategies and solutions that make lasting and meaningful impact. We are committed to delivering measurable results for our clients through executional excellence. Learn more at www.kurtsalmon.com.

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