Partners Only

Looking at an MD oppty at FTI as a part of their Supply Chain/Operations practice. Any intel on FTI, this practice, and pipeline? How is FTI viewed in the marketplace?

Being pursued by Wipro Consulting for a partner/practice lead role. Upside both in scope/comp for me. Currently a big 4 MD. Worth pursuing or am I wasting time with them? I am not happy at the current… more

Exiting my consulting firm as a tenured Managing Partner and about to receive a few offers. Anyone out there know competitive comp packages for:
- CEO of mid-size PE portfolio company
- Leader of $400M … more

Does the fact that Deloitte audits openAI & Microsoft impacts its GenAI consulting business including via Anthropic? Independence..

Does anyone in the London area have a membership at Annabel’s in Mayfair? Would like to request a referral, I know it’s exclusive and exceptionally difficult to get in to.

Anyone have insight into AlixPartners comp model / structure and range, and targets for the Partner and Managing Director level?

Also any views on culture / collaboration at the PMD level?

Anyone here signed up for an “Expert Network” such as GLG? Never did while employed, but on my own now and wondering if it’s worth it. They said name your rate, so will test the high waters.

What’s a reasonable severance package for an equity partner?

Getting pursued by A&M, Alix, and Accenture for tech roles. Curious to learn about the culture and GTM mechanics of each and your opinions. I like Accenture but want to learn more about the others… more

What does total comp look like for Vice President or Senior Vice President in tech at Booz Allen?

Poll for equity partners (or equivalent)
In a “typical” week, what percentage of your time would you say you spend on 1 client facing (sold) work, 2 on proposals, 3 on longer term business development,… more

What is expected comp at EY partnership coming in as DAP?

Alix partners - what's their culture and selling model like ?

What are the levels at Kearney? Is VP a Partner equivalent?

2026 Medical Insurance + Max Family Out of Pocket for a family of 4 comes to approximately $50,000. Anyone else finds that’s ridiculous.

Any partners come back to your firm as a contractor? How is that?

Any thoughts on Accenture MD and SMD compensation ranges compared to big 4? I know base is lower and a large part of comp is bonus and stocks. But any insights will be greatly appreciated.

Wife and I are very interested in moving to UAE. My firm has no operations there, so it would mean I would need to switch. Joining a new firm is probably not the right move, so I would look to try to freelance. However, I ha… more

How do you feel like your goals have changed over the years? I worked so long to reach this level, and now I’m realizing I care more about quality of work than scale. It’s strange when the definition … more

I'm slowly realizing that retirement planning is about mindset as much as money. The financial side is straightforward, but the identity side is harder. So much of who I am is tied to what I do. I… more

I’m curious if anyone sees value in forming a family office for net worth of around $10 million understanding these are typically targeted to ultra high net worth families. And if so any recommended … more

How do you handle succession planning when the next generation does not seem ready or willing to lead? I always assumed there would be a natural handoff, but the gap between capability and appetite is… more

How big a personal liability umbrella do you carry? I’m going up to a $5M umbrella and wondering if that’s enough. My personal insurance company won’t write for more than $3 and I really don’t want t… more

Anyone else questioning if the traditional partnership track is still worth it for the next decade of your career? The role has changed so much with expectations around business development, culture, … more

How do you explore opportunities outside your firm without sending shockwaves through your network? The partner world is small and word travels fast. I want to keep conversations discreet, but I also … more

I’m asked by my boss to drive some multiyear internal transformation initiative instead of client work. Should I do it? Is it career seppuku?

Those who retired, what do you do for health insurance and how much does it cost? I am 46 and planning to get off the race in next few years as am tired of the race. Have sufficient to last me till 40… more

So straw poll - how long do we think big 4 consulting lasts before it’s forced to be spun out or gets severely disintermediated by AI and 2nd tier /boutiques. Thoughts ?

What’s the move when one partner dominates every conversation? They’re good at what they do, but their personality takes up the entire room. I’ve tried pushing back, but it always turns into a power s… more

Has anyone ever regretted selling their equity too early? I’ve been tempted to step back and take some chips off the table, but the idea of watching someone else steer what I helped build feels strang… more

What are your impressions of Alix Partners for technical executives? What comp expectations should you have for SVP role?

Is accenture stock performance a reflection of h the consulting industry performance?

Any thoughts on MD roles at Stout? Currently at mid-tier cpa firm considering other options to wrap up career.

For those who have moved firms laterally, how long was the guarantee period? And how much were you able to negotiate that?

How do you decide when it’s time to bring in outside leadership? We’ve hit a plateau I think we’re out of ideas and too close to see the problem. It’s uncomfortable realizing experience can become a b… more

What’s the best way to bring up equity restructuring without blowing up trust? Our firm hasn’t updated the model in years, and it’s showing. I want to raise it but the last person who did nearly start… more

When do you decide a partner isn’t fixable? We’ve tried coaching, incentives, tough conversations, and nothing sticks. Keeping them costs more in morale than it does in money.

Looking for ideas on Senior MD role running a large piece of business in strategy at Accenture. I’m seeing wild differences in expected comp but believe it can be as good as Partner at Big4. Thoughts?

Any views on Huron? Seems to have performed well with a strong HC practice.