62. CCG Catalyst Group
Revenue Growth: 33%
HQ: Phoenix, Ariz.
CCG Catalyst is a leading bank management consulting firm and an adviser on bank strategy to support innovation, transformation, and disruption. "We advise our clients on the direction of banking," says Paul Schaus, President & CEO of CCG. "We lead our clients in the development of strategy to support the strategic vision, manage the disruption related to the execution of the tactics." CCG Catalyst leverages decades of deep industry experience to provide practical business strategies and organization, analytics, and technology consulting for clients. "We are a team delivering you competence based upon proven experience in Strategy development as related to business, product, service and market," Schaus says. "Our Payment practice develops strategy related to emerging payments, as well as cards, mobile and digital transformation." The firm advises clients on restructuring, improving financial performance, implement best practices processes and optimization as related to delivery model, people, processes and systems. "We conduct planning, establish governance, evaluations, negotiations and implementations. The M&A practice of the firm develops strategies with our clients to improve their chances of success through an integrated approach that links acquisition strategy, diligence and merger integration," he says. "From a Risk & Regulatory Compliance we advise our clients on regulation and the associated complexity of staying in compliance." Schaus sat down with Consulting to discuss CCG's financial performance and revenue growth.
Consulting: What were the main factors that contributed to your firm's exceptional growth?
Schaus: CCG Catalyst has grown significantly in a very dynamic market, bringing a clear need to accommodate the influx of new client engagements, global demand and the necessity for deep knowledge and expert advice to form strategies and implement solutions. By recruiting top leaders and subject matter experts from the banking and fintech industry, CCG Catalyst has been able to optimize future growth opportunities. We are pleased to welcome onboard a profound team of individuals that will add to the value of the organization.
Consulting: How is this year shaping up for your firm?
Schaus: Great year, record growth in clients and revenue.
Consulting: How would you describe your firm's outlook for 2019? Where do you see the most opportunities?
Schaus: Continued growth with greater growth in the tactical side of the business
Consulting: What would you say are your firm's biggest challenges in 2019?
Schaus: Hiring the best people
Consulting: What does being named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms mean to your firm, your employees and your clients?
Schaus: We are honored to be named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms This is a testament to our team of leaders, which is comprised of consultants and executives from top banks, firms and universities. Our clients continue to have security knowing that we always have their business interest as top priority.
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