Janet Hoffman doesn't quite sound like a consultant. That may have something to do with the frequency and ease with which she laughs. After a decade in the profession and two years leading Accenture's retail practice, Hoffman insists she hasn't stopped having fun. That's not to say consultants as a lot aren't fun-loving folks; it's just that Hoffman's heartfelt interest in retail – from grocery stores to mass-market retailers to apparel to quick-serve restaurants and many other of the industry's sectors – resonates in happy bursts.
She credits the variety or her work and the people she collaborates with for making her current role so satisfying.
"You never encounter the same challenge two days in a row," she says. "Whether it's a new client solving a new problem for a familiar client, or reaching out to bring two clients together to form a unique alliance, you can have absolutely the most diverse career possible without ever leaving the firm. The capabilities, intellect and the genuine excitement our people bring to work every day are very rewarding to me, and their qualities and personalities keep me on my toes."
