Stephen Newton recognised as a Global Leader in Consulting

We’re delighted to announce that Stephen Newton, our Founder & CEO, has been recognized as a 2021 Global Leader in Consulting by Consulting Magazine. The 2021 list features 27 honorees from leading consulting firms, with Stephen accredited for ‘Excellence in Execution’. This is Stephen’s second Global Leaders in Consulting Award after appearing on the list in 2019 for ‘Excellence in Influence’.

Global Leaders in Consulting is an international award hosted by Consulting Magazine. The award honours individuals who have displayed outstanding leadership qualities and who exert extraordinary influence in their firms, for their clients, and over the entire consulting profession. The award is held in high esteem throughout the industry, making it a proud achievement for Stephen and our firm.

Stephen commented,

“Thank you to Consulting Magazine for this recognition. I’m particularly pleased to have been recognized for ‘Excellence in Execution’ after what has been a challenging yet rewarding year for our business and our clients. Despite the adverse conditions of the pandemic, this past year has seen us IPO with AIM on the London Stock Exchange, acquire two boutique businesses, and release our first set of annual results, reporting excellent growth. I couldn’t have achieved these milestones without my remarkable team. They work to impeccable standards and I take constant inspiration from their resilience, entrepreneurialism and drive. They are responsible for the success of our firm in the past year, and have truly earned this award. We really are building the best consulting firm in the world. Thank you again to the judges, and well done to my team!”

Stephen’s recognition as a 2021 Global Leader in Consulting comes off the back of a week of exciting news for our firm. We announced our excellent 2020 Annual Results, welcomed Retearn, a boutique procurement, transformation and insights consultancy, to our House of Brands, and launched our dynamic new brand fit to realise the ambitions of the Challenger Consultancy. This global award is also especially relevant as Elixirr expands its international reach. Our US business is growing with the addition of three new partners in 2021, and US revenue up 49% year-on-year, in addition to expanding our Australian business.

Elixirr’s exceptional growth is the product of Stephen’s passionate leadership, making this recognition a fitting round-up to a successful year. Congratulations Stephen!

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