Consulting Magazine - November 2017

Lyons Consulting Group (LY- ONSCG) is a leading global commerce service provider, with capabilities that include consulting, digital agency, systems integration, technology services, and managed services. LYONSCG combines proven methodologies, deep technical expertise, and award-winning design to create digital commerce experiences for hundreds of leading B2C and B2B brands. Consulting caught up with Richard Lyons, CEO & President, to discuss the firm’s financial performance.

Consulting: What were the main factors that contributed to your firm’s growth?

Lyons: We remain steadfast in our mission to inspire and empower our clients to realize their commerce vision and ambitions, whatever they may be. We know that if our clients are successful, then we are successful. We’re fortunate that a lot of our new business comes from client referrals. This is a testament to the talent and commitment of our team. We have developed a strong reputation for quality and reliability in the industry. Retailers want to work with a partner they can trust, and they know that when they work with LYONSCG, we will get the job done right the first time.

Consulting: How is this year
shaping up for your firm?
Lyons: We are seeing great success
in 2017, and it’s looking like we’ll
have another record-breaking year.
We’ve launched many eCommerce
sites for new clients, and have
worked on hundreds of other proj-
ects for existing clients. We’ve also
sharpened our brand and messag-
es to better reflect who we are and
what we stand for. In August, we
launched our new website with a
fresh design, content and engaging
creative. We’re excited to showcase
some of the great work we’ve done
for clients on our site. In Septem-
ber, Capgemini, one of the world’s
largest technology consulting and
professional services firms, an-
nounced that it is acquiring LYON-
SCG. We look forward to joining
this world-class organization and
further expanding our offerings to
better serve our clients.

Consulting: How would you describe your firm’s outlook for 2018? Where do you see the most opportunities?

Lyons: We are really excited for
what’s to come in 2018. As a
Capgemini company, we’ll have
access to many more resourc-
es that will allow us to scale our
business. We have the opportuni-
ty to further expand our offerings,
grow our team, and expand our
global reach. Toward the end of
this year, we are moving to a larg-
er office in London to better serve
our international clients.

Consulting: What would you say are your firm’s biggest challenges in 2018?

Lyons: Our standards are very high and we aim to hire only the best, and it can certainly be a challenge to find the right talent.

Consulting: What does being named one of Consulting’s Fastest Growing Firms mean to your firm, your employees and your clients?

Lyons: Being recognized by Consulting Magazine is an honor. I am really proud of our company’s growth because it demonstrates that we are providing valuable solutions to our clients. When our clients are successful, we’re successful, and to me, that’s what this award represents.