Consulting Magazine - November 2017

Avasant is a global manage- ment consulting firm that advises private and public sector organizations on translating the power of technology into realizable business strategies. Over the last decade, Avasant has become a leader in digital and IT transformation, sourcing advisory, global strategy, and governance services. Kevin S. Parikh, Global CEO & Senior Partner of Avasant, sat down with Consulting to discuss Avasant’s financial performance, revenue growth and overall business outlook for the remainder of this year and next.

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

Parikh: Avasant takes pride in delivering high-value engagements through industry-focused innovation and flexible client-based solutions. In order to deliver on this commitment to our clients, Avasant promotes a company culture predicated on teamwork. Our seasoned professionals average 20 years of industry-honed experience and have conducted over 1000 engagements in over 50 countries.

Consulting: How is this year shaping up for your firm?

Parikh: This year marks Avas-
ant’s 10th anniversary, and a de-
cade committed to excellence for
its clients, employees, and stra-
tegic innovations, and 2017 has
truly been a landmark year for
our firm.

Consulting: How would you describe your firm’s outlook for 2018? Where do you see the most opportunities? Parikh: The most exciting upcoming trend we are seeing is the emergence of Digital Singularity. Digital Singularity is introducing humankind to a new world that is ultimately powered by a hyper convergence of technologies. Yes, technology adoption will result in fewer manual and process-oriented jobs, but it will also open the door for a higher level of thinking, innovation, and dreaming. Corporate America especially has an opportunity to utilize digital trends to drive unprecedented levels of innovation within the organization

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

Parikh: Avasant has a number of ambitious and highly disruptive projects planned, which will change the way businesses are run and interact with their consumers.

Avasant will also be launching
a number of new solutions for
providers as a part of our Intel-
ligent Provider Services. We are
also currently looking for small
to medium sized acquisitions that
support our underlying business
strategy in 2018.

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

Parikh: From our firm’s inception, we believed that a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and strong relationships within the provider community would drive Avasant to the top. Our solutions transcend traditional models and focus on delivering low cost, high-value opportunities. We are thrilled to know that our innovative methods continue to leave a lasting mark in the industry.