As the fundamentals of business continue to change, companies' priorities are shifting. From lean-and-mean product portfolios to streamlined supply chains, "less is more" seems to be the new mantra in the post-Great Recession business world. Daniel Mahler was recently appointed as A.T. Kearney's Americas Lead. Both are no stranger to the pages of Consulting —Mahler was named a Top 25 Consultant in 2008, and A.T. Kearney is a mainstay on our annual Best Firms to Work For rankings. Mahler says the firm has kicked off a major three-year growth initiative, which if successful, could "close to double" the size of the Americas practice over the next six years.
Consulting: What are your main priorities in your new position as Americas lead?
