Private equity’s challenge today is structural. Many assets are delayed and underperforming. And as hold periods extend, the return gap compounds. Incremental improvements are no longer enough. A continuous, calibrated approach to value creation better aligns performance with return expectations. Firms that act early and design both transformation and exit in parallel will be best positioned to close the gap. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dFDkkA Authors: Michael Jenkins, Tawfik Jamjoum, Paul Weichselbaum, and David Ward
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The chemicals industry saw more M&A activity in 2025 than the year before—but don't mistake that for a return to normal. Most of the action was driven by companies simplifying their portfolios and offloading non-core businesses. The emphasis is now on moving with certainty on complex transactions in a more cautious M&A environment. In Chemical Week by S&P Global, Kearney Partners Phil Caruso and Andrea Menegazzo dig into what's shaping the chemicals M&A landscape and why confidence in execution matters more than ever: https://bit.ly/49luwOz
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Sara Martinez is no stranger to driving impact-first change. Most recently, she helped lead a large-scale AI adoption initiative for a global utilities company, supporting 25,000 employees through a complex transformation. The breakthrough was not a single milestone. It was the steady work behind the scenes: aligning leadership, equipping teams with practical tools, and embedding initiatives that made AI part of everyday decision-making. By focusing on consistent progress and real behavior change, Sara and her team enabled the organization to scale adoption and stay ahead of the next wave of innovation. A true changemaker, discover more of her perspective on impact as a deliberate, trust-driven journey built step by step: https://bit.ly/3MPMikD #KearneyWomen
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We’re excited to be part of the Economist Impact Event’s AI Compute Summit 2026 taking place on May 19 in Amsterdam. Our #AI experts Amine Abidi and Roland Scharrer will contribute to the conversation by hosting a roundtable discussion on balancing control and collaboration: the risks and rewards of pursuing sovereign AI. As governments and organizations accelerate investments in AI capabilities, the question of sovereignty is becoming even more important. We look forward to exploring the opportunities, trade-offs, and strategic implications with industry leaders and peers. If you’re attending, we’d love to connect in Amsterdam: https://bit.ly/4uctRqO #EconAICompute #ArtificialIntelligence
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AI is not just a technology story. It is a physical infrastructure story unfolding at unprecedented speed. Demand for AI is driving a massive wave of data center construction, with hyperscaler capex projected to grow more than 10x by 2030. At the same time, North American logistics spend tied to this buildout is increasing at roughly 20% annually. This creates a clear inflection point for organizations. For logistics providers, the question is simple: will you remain a cost center in the build or become a strategic partner in one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets of the decade? In our upcoming webinar, Andres Mendoza Pena, Stefan Simonetti, and Peter Zajc Zerjav will break down where this growth is happening, how supply chains are being reshaped across the full build life cycle, and why traditional logistics models may fall short. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gT4_u9d3
AI and the Race to Build: The Logistics Opportunity in Data Center Growth
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Most legacy SAP environments carry two to four times the custom code they actually need. And it’s one of the biggest barriers to AI activation. Clean Core Catalyst, powered by Kearney and Amazon Web Services (AWS), is built to change that. In just two weeks, organizations can assess their SAP landscape, identify unused and low-value code, and build a quantified business case tied directly to AI readiness and business impact. Ameer Ali, Jeff Greer, Neha Wahi, Zoe Tomkins, and Erik Kamman break down how: https://bit.ly/4trM1nv
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We’re excited to share the launch of Beyond Tourism Impact Stars, developed by the World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and in collaboration with Kearney. At a pivotal moment for the global travel and tourism sector, the program recognizes and amplifies high-impact private-sector initiatives that are driving meaningful transformation while also fostering collaboration across the industry. Learn more about how this program will help drive the continued advancement of sustainable and inclusive tourism globally and create lasting impact: https://lnkd.in/ehh-YBXN
The global travel and tourism sector has bounced back in recent years, with experts predicting it will generate $16.5 trillion in GDP by 2035. But recent geopolitical and economic uncertainties are just some of the challenges the sector faces, in addition to rising friction between locals and visitors, and skills and talent shortages, which all place pressure on cities, infrastructure and local communities. Here are 7 urgent factors shaping how destinations and cities manage visitor growth. The World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and in collaboration with Kearney, has announced the launch of Beyond Tourism Impact Stars, to recognize and scale business-led solutions to the most pressing challenges facing the #travel and #tourism industry. Learn more: https://ow.ly/AQHS50YUVpz
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What holds growth back? Fragmentation, slow decisions, and inconsistent execution. In the final article of our "Can AI replace the CGO?" series, we explore how AI helps close the gap between strategy and execution. It won’t replace the CGO role, but the advantage will go to leaders who made decisive decisions about AI-led execution within their organization, while putting in place the right systems and guardrails. The window to build this capability is open—but it won't be for long. Read the full article to explore what the leaders pulling ahead are doing differently: https://bit.ly/3R4FPUX Authors: Wade Jubrey, Tatiana Goncharova, Abhinav Konda
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Something isn’t adding up in AI right now. AI projects aren’t meeting expectations or not even making it to production. Our latest research suggests the problem isn’t primarily the models or the technology stack. The leaders pulling ahead are: - Embedding AI into workflows - Building governance and operational discipline - Redesigning how the business works Access the full report to learn how here: https://bit.ly/48W7UDV Authors: Michael Römer and Roland Scharrer
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For production leaders, excellence starts with knowing where they stand. FACTORY OF THE YEAR encourages companies to assess their performance systematically—across KPIs, processes, and future-focused capabilities. And the value starts long before any award is won: it begins with reflection, comparison, and the willingness to improve. An exciting format for companies that want to develop their operations based on data, external feedback, and best practices. Fill out the questionnaire to apply here: https://bit.ly/3TFcXRQ Hosts: Kearney, Ultima Media Germany GmbH, Produktion, FABRIK DES JAHRES
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