OC&C Strategy Consultants France

Un nouveau chapitre passionnant s’ouvre après 37 ans d’existence, avec l’annonce de l’arrivée de 7 nouveaux Partners récemment élus au sein de notre second bureau situé à Düsseldorf, en Allemagne. Ce nouveau bureau est la suite logique de notre bureau établi à Munich depuis 2018. Les 7 nouveaux Partners, Dr. Andreas Enders, Andreas Teller, Chehab Wahby, Hendrik Walter, Dr. Jörg Schäfer, Ludwig Voll et Rolf Pensky apportent leur expertise de pointe aux clients d’OC&C, notamment dans les secteurs du retail et des biens de consommation, qui sont au cœur de notre activité. Pour soutenir cette ambitieuse initiative, nous avons également renforcé nos équipes de consultants en Allemagne, de manière à continuer d’offrir à nos clients des conseils et solutions sur-mesure, dont la qualité fait notre réputation depuis la création du cabinet en 1987. A l’occasion de cette annonce, Will Hayllar, Global Managing Partner d’OC&C Strategy Consultant, déclare : « Nous sommes absolument ravis d’annoncer l’expansion de notre cabinet de conseil en stratégie avec l’ouverture de notre second bureau en Allemagne. Cette décision stratégique nous permet de répondre aux demandes d’un plus grand nombre de clients, en leur proposant des stratégies à haute valeur ajoutée, créatives, pragmatiques et actionnables. Notre volonté d’attirer et de cultiver les talents de premier ordre est inébranlable. Nous sommes ravis de voir des Partners expérimentés revenir au sein d’OC&C, dont ils partagent les valeurs et dont l’action sera cruciale dans l’expansion à venir de notre présence dans la région DACH, au sein de ce qui est désormais un réseau mondial de cabinets intégrés. Leur retour souligne notre conviction qu’OC&C est réellement le meilleur foyer pour les meilleurs talents en stratégie. Au fil des ans, nous avons réalisé des investissements significatifs pour construire un cabinet de conseil de renommée internationale axé sur ses talents ; cette expansion prouve la continuité de nos succès. » #StrategyConsulting #Germany #DACH #OCClife #UncommonSense

A picture is worth a thousand words! ❤️ We couldn’t be more thrilled to have expanded our global team and opened a second German office in Düsseldorf. Since the announcement on 1st October, our new OC&C’ers have been busy integrating into the business, and here’s a wonderful photo of them all together. #TeamOCC #OCClife #Germany #StrategyConsulting

Today is World Mental Health Day, and we're shining a light on the importance of mental well-being in the workplace and beyond. We believe that prioritising mental health is key to fostering a supportive, productive, and thriving environment for everyone. Whether it’s through mindful practices, mental health resources, or simply checking in on each other, small actions can make a big difference. #MentalHealthMatters #OCCLife

Congratulations to Next Capital Private Equity on their recent sale of Noisette to George Weston Foods. OC&C supported Next Capital with vendor due diligence. Established in 2005, Next Capital is a leading independent Australian private equity firm, specialising in partnership investments in small to medium growth businesses operating across several sectors. Noisette Bakery, acquired by Next Capital in 2018, is Australia’s leading artisanal wholesale bakery. Noisette has grown from a Melbourne-centric business from Next’s entry to the national market leader enabled by investment in management, production facilities, labour, procurement and logistics. George Weston Foods, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods acquired the business for >$100 million. We look forward to seeing the continued success of Next Capital, Noisette Bakery, and George Weston Foods. To find out more about our work in M&A and Consumer & Retail in Australia, please contact Jeremy Barker, Maurice Violani or Julie Preston in our Sydney office. Read more on this deal here: https://lnkd.in/e9eBn4sT. #PrivateEquity #ConsumerGoods

As a new premium consumer emerges in the alcohol market, and behaviours around alcohol consumption evolve, brand owners need to respond to changing consumer demand to remain competitive.  Our latest report, written in collaboration with the IWSR, outlines a new set of category codes driving the new premiumization dynamic that brands should take note of. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3Dr5pnY. To find out more about our work in Beer, Wine and Spirits, contact Marek Zdziech, Dan Zubaida, David De Matteis, or email consumer@occstrategy.com. #ConsumerGoods #FMCG #Alcohol

We’re pleased to have supported with sell-side due diligence to Lion Capital, having sold its majority stake in French frozen food group Picard Surgelés, to Invest Groupe Zouari (IGZ). Picard Surgelés is a leading frozen food specialist retailer, distributing high quality and innovative products under the Picard brand. With over 1000 stores in France alone and growing international footprint, Picard Surgelés is regularly voted as the French favourite retailer in France. We look forward to seeing the continued success of Picard Surgelés and IGZ. Read more about this deal here: https://lnkd.in/eP_vsdcr To find out more about our consumer goods expertise contact David De Matteis, Stephane Blanchard or email our team at contact@occstrategy.com #UncommonSense #StrategyConsulting #ConsumerGoods

While some sub-sectors of the alcohol market are seeing stagnated growth, the super-premium segment remains strong.    Growth, driven by increasing preference for experiential purchases, adoption of super-premium offerings by a younger, and more female audience, and the resilience of more affluent consumers, is expected to remain stable – making the super-premium space an increasingly attractive niche for manufacturers and brands.    Our report, ‘The new codes of premiumization’, co-written with the IWSR, outlines the key drivers of growth in the super-premium market.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/evjHFVZ8.   To find out more about our work in Beer, Wine and Spirits, contact Marek Zdziech, Dan Zubaida, David De Matteis, or email consumer@occstrategy.com.   #ConsumerGoods #FMCG #Alcohol

This years theme for Black History Month is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ – a month dedicated to recognising and uplifting the untold stories and rich complexity of Black history and culture. Here’s how we’re celebrating at OC&C: 📩 Weekly newsletters highlighting key moments and unsung heroes in Black heritage. 🍬 Kick-off networking session featuring sweet treats, with all proceeds going to support Farm Africa. 📖 Our BoOC Club is diving into Alice Walker's classic The Color Purple, a powerful narrative by a renowned Black author. 🍽️ We are hosting a breakfast and lunch supporting local Black-owned restaurants. 🎭 We’re heading to Tina – The Tina Turner Musical for an unforgettable cultural experience. #BlackHistoryMonth #OCCLife

The US alcohol market has seen a shift in consumer behaviour and demographics since the Covid-19 pandemic – and while the long-term trend of premiumization in alcohol has seen recent signs of slowing at a macro level, the super-premium segment has seen continued growth and has gained footing in new demographics. As consumers tastes shift, how can brands capitalize on growing trends to meet consumer demands? Our latest thinking, developed in partnership with the IWSR, explores changing consumer trends and what these mean for brands. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3Dr5pnY . To find out more about our work in FMCG, contact Marek Zdziech, Dan Zubaida, David De Matteis, or email consumer@occstrategy.com. #ConsumerGoods #FMCG #Alcohol

Energy transition is evolving. Backed by significant investment and policy support, investment in the sector has almost doubled over the past 5 years – with little sign of slowing down. Our latest report outlines the state of the market, what the future looks like, and what investors need to consider when selecting areas to focus on. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eN3pkTfy. To find out more about our work in energy transition, contact Chessy Whalen, Pontus Löfquist, or email b2b@occstrategy.com. #EnergyTransition #B2B #PrivateEquity