By Adedapo Adesanya
PwC is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its in-house strategy consultancy and Strategy&, marking a decade since Booz & Company joined the PwC network which led to the formation of Strategy& in 2014.
According to the firm, the name Strategy& signifies what Booz & Company brought to the PwC network: the ability to support the shaping of corporate and other strategies, and to help clients translate this advice into tangible actions by marshalling PwC’s diverse community of solvers.
Booz & Company originated in Chicago in 1914 and being the first organisation to use the term management consultant, they assisted clients globally to navigate changing landscapes, differentiate their market offering, and win work. Today, Strategy& in Africa is supported by this century-old global legacy – one that has empowered businesses, driven growth, increased profitability, and achieved competitive advantage for our clients on a global scale.
Speaking on this, Mr Sam Abu, Regional Senior Partner, West Market Area, PwC, said, “Our unwavering commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders in line with our New Equation global and Africa ‘5+1’ strategy are the key levers of our continued success, leveraging our diverse community of solvers. This is exemplified in the milestone achievement of Strategy&’s tenth anniversary which we celebrate today. By fostering a culture of excellence and quality, we’re creating a more rewarding work environment where our people can flourish, helping our clients and communities build trust with stakeholders and tackle their most critical challenges.
Looking ahead, Strategy&’s consulting expertise and the vast capabilities of the PwC network will continue to help organisations in our region reinvent their businesses, build resilience for the future, and shape a sustainable path to success, in line with our drive of powering forward to a new frontier.”
On his part, Mr Olufemi Osinubi, Consulting and Risk Services Leader, West Market Area, PwC, said, “We’re excited to be making this bold move in the West African market with Strategy&. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to leverage Strategy&’s proven methodology to create capabilities-driven strategies for leading organisations across various industries. Strategy& is uniquely positioned to solve the issues that matter to our clients. Our commitment to working alongside our clients, fostering public-private sector collaboration, and creating lasting impact fuels our drive to be a catalyst for positive change in West Africa. As we embark on the next decade, we remain dedicated to delivering sustained outcomes that make a real difference for our clients and communities.”
Adding his input, Mr Olusegun Zaccheaus, Strategy& Lead, West Africa noted, “In 2022, we launched Strategy& in West Africa which was a significant repositioning to provide differentiated services to our clients in West Africa. Our region presents both exciting opportunities and challenges, and we’re committed to helping our clients navigate this ever-evolving business landscape. As we celebrate 10 years of Strategy&, we are excited to be deploying the power and heritage of Strategy&’s global network, including subject matter experts, proprietary assets and accelerators, global client experiences, and proven case studies to solve the unique business problems of our clients in West Africa.”
As part of the PwC network, Strategy& solvers have converged in the past decade in unexpected ways to solve many of the African continent’s most important challenges. By providing change-making organisational strategies based on a deep global network, broad local capabilities, and a commitment to expertise, we have brought our philosophy, ‘strategy, made real’, to life.
With a team of over 3,000 strategy consultants worldwide, and more than 70 across Africa, Strategy& has made a lasting impact across diverse sectors. As we embark on the decades to come, we remain committed to making a difference, delivering sustained outcomes, and solving the issues that matter to our clients and the African continent.