Strategy Consulting Services

EY-Parthenon professionals recognize that CEOs and business leaders are tasked with achieving maximum value for their organizations’ stakeholders in this transformative age. We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability and long-term value.


What EY-Parthenon Strategy Consulting can do for you

Leading companies are taking big, transformative steps, redefining their purpose, embarking on end-to-end digital transformations and learning how to achieve disruptive innovation in a rapidly shifting market environment.

We have the breadth of perspectives and depth of experience to provide strategic advice to help achieve optimal — and sustainable — results.

We create a custom approach tailored to each client’s unique situation and bring extensive business and sector experience with tested analytical techniques. As experienced advisors to the C-suite, EY-Parthenon helps you answer:

  • How can I seize growth opportunities and competitive advantage?
  • What are the appropriate revenue, profitability and sustainability targets for my business?
  • How can I better anticipate and adapt to digital transformation?
  • Can I use an M&A strategy as an accelerant to achieve profitable growth goals?
  • When is a divestiture best for my long-term value?
  • How can I build and secure liquidity, managing the impact of disruption between finance and operations?
  • How can I win the competition for capital?


The team

Our latest thinking

M&A outlook signals more subdued US deal market activity in 2025

Based on economic and market indicators — especially tariff disruption — our M&A outlook forecasts slower US M&A market activity in 2025.

M&A activity insights: April 2025

Read the latest Merger Monthly, with insights on recent US M&A activity insights and what M&A trends to expect as we look ahead.

The five habits of successful Geostrategists

All companies are shifting strategies to adapt to geopolitical risk. Here is how to invest more efficiently and strategically than your competitors. Read more.

Macro bites: Corporate venture building amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty

EY-Parthenon leaders discuss how corporate venture building can become a key part of a company’s growth strategy.

Macro bites: enterprise transformation in financial services

Financial services organizations are facing economic uncertainty. Learn more about how the winners are becoming less risk averse, in a data-driven way.

Macro Bites: Signals show steady boost in 2025 M&A deal activity

Learn about the 2025 M&A forecast and what companies should consider when preparing for dealmaking.

Why private equity portfolio companies need a better pricing framework now

Download the 2025 EY-Parthenon PE Pricing Report to learn how private equity portfolio companies can build value with better pricing strategies.

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Global economic outlook: Six themes for 2025

Economic activity is expected to remain stable in 2025, though there are risks. Read our global economic outlook.

How can a strategic transformation mindset unlock long-term value?

Confident CEOs embrace corporate transformation mindset, using M&A and technology to navigate challenges and create long-term value. Read more.

Enterprise software carve-outs: insights for success, distilled

Discover how leading enterprise software companies use carve-out divestitures to innovate, enhance shareholder value, and outperform peers. Learn more.

Macro Bites: Value creation strategies in an economy at crossroads

Business leaders need to think like investors when approaching value creation in an uncertain economy. Learn more in this episode of Macro Bites.

How to be a savvy technology M&A dealmaker

The EY-Parthenon Technology Corporate Development Survey confirms seven key traits of companies that succeed with mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Read more.

Data center development: mastering the stabilized asset cycle

Avoid pitfalls and unlock value through a multidisciplinary, three-stage strategy. Learn more.

Three disrupters that will reshape the global food system

Global food system faces changes in energy, protein tech, and geopolitics; companies can adapt with new strategies for growth and resilience.

How to manage geopolitical risk in the new era of globalization

Geostrategy by Design: Managing Geopolitical Risk is a new book from EY-Parthenon team that explores the topic. Learn more.

How corporate venture builders can unlock the next $1 billion in value

Adopting a corporate venture building approach can help companies launch their next corporate unicorn to turbocharge market cap growth.

Four actions to pioneer responsible AI in any industry

Leaders in tech must adopt ethical AI frameworks to ensure responsible innovation. Learn more.

The future of commercial health benefits

Learn about the future of commercial benefits from the 2024 EY-Parthenon Employee Health Benefits Survey.

Macro Bites: The economy’s impact on private equity investment strategy

Learn how private equity investment strategy is adapting as elevated costs of capital leads firms to hold investments longer.

How AI in customer service can turn pain points into wow moments

AI in customer service can provide data-driven customization, speed and innovation that helps sales and marketing. Read more.

Macro Bites: How is M&E navigating the streaming services revolution?  

Learn how media and entertainment (M&E) companies are navigating the streaming services revolution in an unbalanced environment.

How global business leaders can harness the power of GenAI

Learn about five strategic lessons for business leaders seeking to successfully utilize the power of GenAI.

GenAI risks and challenges for the economy

Learn about the expected impact of GenAI on the labor market by exploring our four key findings regarding GenAI use.

Prepare now for the new era of selective globalization

Exploring scenarios for the world in five years reveals divergent paths for geopolitics, economic policies and company strategies. Learn more.

Macro Bites: Capital allocation priorities

What are companies’ capital allocation priorities as interest rates are poised to fall? Watch the episode.

The impact of GenAI on the labor market

Learn about the expected impact of GenAI on the labor market by exploring our four key findings regarding GenAI use.

How divestitures can fire up growth with a focus on commercial strategy

CEOs and their teams can prioritize commercial strategy when planning a carve-out or other separation to help ignite future growth. Read more.

How GenAI strategy can transform innovation

Companies considering or investing in a transformative GenAI strategy should tie generative artificial intelligence use cases to revenue, cost and expense. Learn more

Strategies for successful corporate separations

Gain competitive advantage with valuable insights from 160+ corporate separations, including spin offs, carve outs, optimal timing, and value maximization.

How pharma can benefit from using GenAI in drug discovery

Using GenAI in drug discovery is a hot topic in the pharmaceutical industry, with speed and cost savings seen as potential benefits. Learn more.

The productivity potential of GenAI

Explore the likelihood of future substantial productivity gains from the use of generative AI across sectors.


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