Strategy Consulting

EY-Parthenon is a global strategy consulting firm that works with CEOs, boards, private equity investors and governments to help drive organic and inorganic growth, strategic transformation and value creation.

At EY-Parthenon, we design and deliver solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Learn more about how we help clients.


Strategy Consulting Services

We tailor every engagement to our clients’ unique situation and bring extensive outside-in business and sector experience supported by leading AI-powered technologies to give you the confidence that any strategy we recommend will work in the real world. Our strategy consulting solutions, span the full enterprise and investment lifecycle. Click on a solution to learn more.

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EY-Parthenon recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025

The prestigious ranking of best consultancies worldwide is based on peer and client surveys across 13 industries and 15 functional areas.

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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?

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Transformational M&A integration spurs healthcare value and growth

Learn how transformational M&A boosts healthcare value through strategic integration. Explore key insights and start shaping your next move today.

How commercial, growth and innovation fits in

Industrial manufacturers accelerate growth through strategic M&A, active portfolio management and AI driven innovation to stay competitive and customer focused.

Corporate venture building: unlocking organic growth in manufacturing

Industrial companies can unlock new growth by leveraging corporate venture building to scale innovations, create new revenue streams and outpace disruption

How AI in biopharma drives mission‑focused growth

AI accelerates biopharma innovation and growth.

How AI Can Enable a Continuous Biopharma Deal Radar

AI-powered deal radars help biopharma firms continuously spot, assess, and prioritize early-stage acquisition targets to strengthen R&D pipelines.

Healthcare sector outlook: growing amid headwinds in 2026

Healthcare sector leaders can unlock strategic growth in 2026 amidst economic and regulatory challenges. Learn more.

Staging the portfolio company to maximize exit valuations

Are you prepared to tell your value creation story? Make your asset stand out upon exit by adopting a value optimization strategy.

Crafting the future: Strategies for modern industrial policy

This study outlines US industrial policy approaches for investment, supply chain resilience, infrastructure, and competitiveness. Read the full study.

How proactive hospital capacity management can create financial value

Better hospital capacity management strategy can result in financial and patient care improvements and health care transformation. Learn more

Turning risks into advantages: M&A as a growth engine for industrials

Despite an uncertain market, industrial manufacturers that adopt a thoughtful strategy can use M&A to make progress on key agenda items. Read the article.

Corporate spin-off, M&A: A conversation with Carrier CEO David Gitlin

Carrier Chairman & CEO David Gitlin speaks with Mitch Berlin, EY Americas Vice Chair, EY-Parthenon on acquisition and financial strategy. Watch the video.

When and how to use GenAI in late-stage clinical development

Discover the impact of GenAI in clinical trials, including potentially improved trial design and streamlined regulatory processes for drug development.

Three cash disciplines to create value and resilience

Building the cash discipline and control needed in today’s markets will ensure future resiliency. Find out more.

Growing enthusiasm propels digital assets into the mainstream

A joint survey by EY-Parthenon practice and Coinbase reveals rising investor enthusiasm and adoption of digital assets, driven by regulatory clarity and innovation.

Why there is no silver bullet for data center financing

Learn about the complexities of financing data centers and explore various funding strategies to align with long-term goals in a rapidly evolving market.

Nuclear revival: getting future projects right

How a nuclear revival in the utilities industry and nuclear power plant construction can address project management, cost, risk and regulation challenges.

Do GLP-1 drugs mean flat growth for snacks?

Growing usage of GLP - 1 drugs for weight loss may significantly slow growth in traditional food categories, especially snack foods. Read more.

    Can disciplined ambition unlock growth in a volatile global economy?

    Explore CEO 2026 priorities: disciplined growth that ties AI to ROI, embeds geopolitics into strategy and uses M&A to compete amid volatility.

    Closing the execution gap to form successful joint ventures

    How can businesses close the execution gap to form successful joint ventures?

    Growth strategy under pressure: Can AI unlock what’s next?

    The 2026 EY-Parthenon Growth Survey findings explore how first movers can differentiate themselves by using AI to accelerate growth. Read the report.

    US M&A activity insights: March 2026

    Read the latest Merger Monthly, with insights on recent US M&A activity and what M&A trends to expect as we look ahead.

    Portfolio balancing act: Divesting while integrating

    Effective portfolio management: the art of divesting while integrating

    How neurosymbolic AI finds growth that others cannot see

    Artificial intelligence should help companies grow, not just be efficient. Neurosymbolic AI is the AI platform for a company’s growth strategy.

    M&A outlook: stronger US deal market in 2026 despite mixed economic signals

    The EY-Parthenon Deal Barometer, informed by our US economic outlook, predicts robust US deal volume growth through 2026.

    Earning the right to grow: how capital efficiency drives TSR performance

    Companies should assess their ROIC before pursuing growth. Read the article to explore strategies for improving capital efficiency and success.

      Geostrategic Analysis: April 2026 edition

      Read the April 2026 Geostrategic Analysis for our take on geopolitical developments and the impact of these political risks on international business.

      Macro Bites: banking strategies for resilience

      Macro Bites: Banking strategies are adapting amid an evolving environment.

      Macro Bites: Life sciences adapt to a new economic paradigm  

      Macro Bites: Tariffs on active pharmaceutical ingredients spark transformation in life sciences. Learn more.

      Margin resilience: The strategic architecture of the top 10%

      Margin resilience depends on a strategic architecture that empowers businesses to thrive amid volatility and uncertainty. Learn more.

      2026 Global Economic Outlook: growth slows amid supply shocks

      2026 Global Economic Outlook: global growth will slow as supply shocks, trade tensions and policy uncertainty intensify. Explore our latest outlook.

      Top 10 geopolitical developments in 2026

      Geopolitical volatility and uncertainty will persist in 2026. There are three geostrategic actions to build resilience and set strategy. Learn more.

      Macro Bites: PE deals increase as valuation gaps shrink, dry powder available

      Private equity leaders should invest in AI, prepare for exits, and engage stakeholders to seize new market opportunities. Watch more on Macro Bites.

      Macro Bites: Retail strategies for economic resilience

      In this episode of Macro Bites, Greg Daco and Will Auchincloss discuss economic pressures impacting the retail sector and strategies retailers can take.

      The five habits of successful Geostrategists

      All companies are shifting strategies to adapt to geopolitical risk. Here is how to invest more efficiently and strategically than your competitors. Read more.

      Macro bites: Corporate venture building amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty

      EY-Parthenon leaders discuss how corporate venture building can become a key part of a company’s growth strategy.