Jack Dessay

It surprised a few people in my network when I joined a consulting firm. A hardcore 20+ year background delivering transformational digital change as an accountable executive gives many a somewhat jaded impression of consultants, their strengths and their many weaknesses. But A&M is no “normal” consulting firm. There is an almost brutal “back to basics” honesty about this place. Fierce client loyalty, passion, no sugar coating the message, and a laser focus for delivering the client outcomes that matter. There’s no fuss, it’s not fancy, it’s senior wizened ex-industry leaders and expert consultants working hand in hand, actually doing the work not delegating it. 5 months in I’m yet to uncover a single piece of fancy PowerPoint and that tells me I’m in the right place. The Times article explains a lot about our DNA, starting with our leaders, and why we are where we are. A&M is not for the feint hearted, but if you work here or you are a client you wouldn’t want it any other way…

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Navigating shifting capital markets? EY shares four essential tips for private companies looking to thrive. From understanding market dynamics to strategic financing, learn how to secure company growth in a fluctuating economic landscape.

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Buy-and-build continues to be one of private equity’s most popular strategies, but a sustained period of higher interest rates is making it a lot harder to drive returns. In our webinar recording, Bain expert Alexander De Mol explores this topic in detail.

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Buy-and-build continues to be one of private equity’s most popular strategies, but a sustained period of higher interest rates is making it a lot harder to drive returns. In our webinar recording, Bain expert Alexander De Mol explores this topic in detail.

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/eBvpexE5

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/ed5i_UKC

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I’d like to introduce you to BCG’s M&A Sentiment Index. This first-of-its-kind index gives you a reliable and quantified look at the M&A market's future over approximately the next six months – the ideal tool for corporations, private equity firms, and investment banks looking to see where the market is heading. By leveraging 15 M&A drivers and AI to analyze executive and investor sentiment, the index offers invaluable insights into market dynamics. Here’s one - the current index value of 78 is below the ten-year average of 100. However, the good news is that the M&A market has already recovered significantly from the low point of 62 in August 2023. Find out more about the current market sentiment on M&A here: https://lnkd.in/ed5i_UKC

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BCG’s M&A Report has tracked nearly 1 million deals since 1980, revealing key trends and strategies for value creation. This year’s edition explores regulatory impacts, integration planning, and top success factors for M&A teams. Discover what’s driving the market:

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BCG’s M&A Report has tracked nearly 1 million deals since 1980, revealing key trends and strategies for value creation. This year’s edition explores regulatory impacts, integration planning, and top success factors for M&A teams. Discover what’s driving the market:

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In the first half of the year, deal activity and exits in private equity have remained flat, and fund-raising is down. Today on the Dry Powder #Podcast, my colleague Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from Bain’s 2024 midyear #PrivateEquity report. Tune into the full episode here. https://dy.si/D1UCPZ2

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In the first half of the year, deal activity and exits in private equity have remained flat, and fund-raising is down. Today on the Dry Powder #Podcast, my colleague Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from Bain’s 2024 midyear #PrivateEquity report. Tune into the full episode here. https://dy.si/BAUTrx

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In the first half of the year, deal activity and exits in private equity have remained flat, and fund-raising is down. Today on the Dry Powder #Podcast, my colleague Hugh MacArthur shares key insights from Bain’s 2024 midyear #PrivateEquity report. Tune into the full episode here. https://dy.si/Kxjc5

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