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The automotive industry is being buffeted by more forces now than any time since cars were invented. Today we launch our 2024 Automotive Disruption Speedometer, which reflects on the thoughts of over 9,000 global consumers and points to an automotive market that is both moving slower than the hype, and is ripe for disruption. This report covers the evolving demand for cars, EVs, online journeys, the connected car and subscription – highlighting where there is potential to rev up investments, and where to reverse. Read our full report here: https://lnkd.in/ebXAhzNC. To find out more about our expertise in the automotive sector, contact Felicity Latcham, Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway, or auto@occstrategy.com. #Automotive #Auto #UncommonSense

Almost half the UK’s 150 biggest food and drink manufacturers increased sales by 10% or more in 2023 – but margins are still being squeezed What next for the ‘recovery phase’?

In partnership with the UK’s go-to food & beverage publisher, The Grocer, we were pleased to launch our annual UK Food and Beverage 150 findings on Friday, sharing in-depth insights with senior industry leaders at The Landmark London Hotel. A big thank you to our panellists: Nick Robinson, Kevin Moore, Tom Lindsay, Nilpesh Patel, Adam Leyland, and The Grocer team. For a well-rounded overview of how the markets performed, see The Grocer’s article here: https://lnkd.in/eTF4AGBF For access to our extensive analysis, latest trend insights and strategic support get in touch with our FMCG experts, Nilpesh Patel and Will Hayllar. #foodandbeverage #grocery #uk #strategy #event

While the auto industry is being buffeted by more forces than any time since cars were invented, it is ultimately the consumer that decides which car to buy and how to manage it. After a turbulent four years, consumers are no longer moving as fast as the hype is. While open to new propositions, they increasingly know what they want – and what they don’t. Our fourth annual Speedometer report outlines our findings and insights into the key trends and implications for the future, crucially highlighting what this means for manufacturers, dealers, OEMs, and finance providers.   Read our full report here: https://lnkd.in/ebXAhzNC. To find out more about our expertise in the automotive sector, contact Felicity Latcham, Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway, or auto@occstrategy.com. #Automotive #Auto #UncommonSense

Celebrating another year of partnership with the annual in person case study practice workshop with OC&C Strategy Consultants.   46 SEO London students took full advantage of a day at their offices to get first hand case study practice from OC&C Associate Consultants. From the price of a chocolate bar to the cost to go to a Taylor Swift concert - the team made the students think like a consultant and gave them invaluable information on how manage the interview process.   Good luck to all SEO London students applying for Graduate and Intern roles here!   And thank you to the OC&C team for a practical and purposeful day. Martina Spoelman, Jacob King, Natashsa Bhole, Aparna Pillai, Mehul M. #seolondon #consulting #partnership #diversity #inclusion

Congratulations to Xenon Private Equity on supporting the creation of an integrated environmental engineering and monitoring platform led by Orion Srl, including opus automazione spa, STA Servizi Tecnologici Ambientali, TAE, and Hydroskop. Anthilia SGR provided debt financing to the initiative. OC&C advised on buyside commercial due diligence. This group offers advanced engineering and digital solutions for environmental monitoring, impact reduction, and resource conservation — particularly water — underpinned by extensive research and innovation. These tools support clients in enhancing environmental preservation and boosting competitiveness. The group is poised to deliver value and drive meaningful progress in sustainability outcomes. To find out more, read here: https://lnkd.in/edi-VNEW For more information contact Alberto Regazzo or Christian Christodulopulos or email privateequity@occstrategy.com #PrivateEquity #B2B

China’s role in car exports, particularly in EVs, gets a lot of attention – but Chinese consumers are also unique. The car parc in China continues to mature, with the market set to see growth above all other geographies as the used car market catches up, and the car democratises. This market has leapfrogged others in many ways: Consumers in China are more open to EV ownership, shop online and to opt for a subscription model than UK or US customers – but it remains to be seen if this predicts the future of Western markets, or if Chinese consumers will be drawn back to the physical realities that sustain traditional sales and service model in the West.   Read our full report here: https://lnkd.in/ebXAhzNC. To find out more about our expertise in the automotive sector, contact Felicity Latcham, Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway, or auto@occstrategy.com. #Automotive #Auto #UncommonSense

Happy Diwali to all OC&Cers and clients celebrating across the globe! We wish you a Diwali filled with joy, warmth, and light. #OCCLife #Diwali

The rise of online auto sales seen during the Covid-19 pandemic has begun to plateau – and online giants, like Amazon, previously poised to disrupt the market appear increasingly unlikely to do so as the hype of online shopping gives way to the physical reality of cars. Consumers now expect an omnichannel buying experience, and retailers with an integrated digital journey from online to in-store will be the winners. In this world the (innovative among) traditional dealers seem set to win out, but there remain plenty of opportunities for disruption. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebXAhzNC. To find out more about our expertise in the automotive sector, contact Felicity Latcham, Nicholas Farhi, Mark Jannaway, or email auto@occstrategy.com. #Auto #AutomotiveIndustry #B2B

Congratulations to AURELIUS in their acquisition of What’s Cooking Savoury Belgium, the savoury arm of What’s Cooking?, the Belgium based food manufacturer.   What’s Cooking? is a European fresh savoury food group headquartered in Belgium, with offices and industrial sites across Europe. The cold meats arm of What’s Cooking? is one of the leading suppliers of deli meats, spreads, and savoury snacks in the Benelux.   Aurelius is a globally active investor focusing in Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Estate. To date, Aurelius has completed more than 300 transactions, delivering attractive returns to investors. We look forward to seeing the continued success of Aurelius and What's Cooking. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqgcQDwg. For more information contact Teun van der Zijden, Marc van der Goot, or email privateequity@occstrategy.com. #PrivateEquity #ConsumerGoods