Strategy Consulting Services

EY-Parthenon professionals recognize that CEOs and business leaders are tasked with achieving maximum value for their organizations’ stakeholders in this transformative age. We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability and long-term value.

The team

Photographic portrait of Manabu Shinohara
Manabu Shinohara
EY-Parthenon Japan Strategy and Transformation Leader; Strategy and Execution Leader
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Yoshimasa Sakata
EY-Parthenon Japan Markets Leader; Strategy and Execution Deputy Leader, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Nobuko Kobayashi
Nobuko Kobayashi
EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. EY-Parthenon Partner
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What EY-Parthenon Strategy Consulting can do for you

Leading companies are taking big, transformative steps, redefining their purpose, embarking on end-to-end digital transformations and learning how to achieve disruptive innovation in a rapidly shifting market environment.

We have the breadth of perspectives and depth of experience to provide strategic advice to help achieve optimal — and sustainable — results.

We create a custom approach tailored to each client’s unique situation and bring extensive business and sector experience with tested analytical techniques. As experienced advisors to the C-suite, EY-Parthenon helps you answer:

  • How can I seize growth opportunities and competitive advantage?
  • What are the appropriate revenue, profitability and sustainability targets for my business?
  • How can I better anticipate and adapt to digital transformation?
  • Can I use an M&A strategy as an accelerant to achieve profitable growth goals?
  • When is a divestiture best for my long-term value?
  • How can I build and secure liquidity, managing the impact of disruption between finance and operations?
  • How can I win the competition for capital?


Our EY-Parthenon team

Manabu Shinohara

EY-Parthenon Japan Strategy and Transformation Leader; Strategy and Execution Leader
A leader in strategy advisory services that cover everything from value-increasing strategies to the use of external resources (M&A, etc.).
Tokyo, Japan

Yoshimasa Sakata

EY-Parthenon Japan Markets Leader; Strategy and Execution Deputy Leader, EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd.
Deep consulting experience in the Shosha sector. Cross-border and domestic transaction strategy and operations focusing primarily on integration, carve-outs, and organizational transformation.
Tokyo, Japan

Nobuko Kobayashi

EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. EY-Parthenon Partner
Multi-cultural thought leader in Japan. Connector and relationship builder. Embodies a bridge that connects Japan with the outside world. Specializes in the Consumer sector.
Tokyo, Japan

Christopher Mack

EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Ltd. EY-Parthenon Strategy and Execution Partner
Experienced restructuring advisor. Has held positions as President, CFO, Global Strategy Officer and Board Director. Extensive global and broad industry experience. Traveler. Family man.
Tokyo, Japan

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John van Rossen

EY-Parthenon Global Strategy and Execution Leader
Driven by purpose and motivated to always help colleagues and clients find a better way of doing things. Fascinated by military history. Podcast addict. Curious nerd.
London, United Kingdom

Barak Ravid

Principal, Technology, EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young LLP
Energized by all things at the intersection of technology and strategy. Passionate about the strength of diverse and inclusive teams. Love sailing, biking, soccer, snowboarding. Father of three girls.
San Francisco, CA, United States

Falco Weidemeyer

EY-Parthenon Global Turnaround and Restructuring Leader
Seasoned, internationally trained performance professional. CRO and turnaround manager. Experienced in consulting and industry functions. Passionate for outdoors.
Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), Germany

Chris Librizzi

EY-Parthenon Americas Strategy Leader
Focused on what it takes for our work to drive lasting change. Believer in the power of diverse and inclusive cultures. Advisor to education leaders reshaping their organizations. Husband and father.
New York, NY, United States

Andrew Wollaston

EY Global Transactions Private Equity Leader
Seasoned financial advisor and restructuring professional who has been with EY for over 30 years. Proud father of three. Poor golfer. Lover of animals and the outdoors. Interested in family history.
London, United Kingdom

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