About Us
Who we are
With offices in 50+ cities across 25 countries, Oliver Wyman is a leading global management consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development. The firm's 3,000 professionals help clients optimize their businesses, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities.
Oliver Wyman’s thought leadership is evident in our agenda-setting books, white papers, research reports, and articles in the business press. To that end, the Oliver Wyman Institute connects the firm with prominent leaders of the academic community for joint research on frontier issues. In addition, our Leadership Development practice creates customized leadership solutions to accelerate the development of leaders as a source of value and competitive advantage.
The firm’s capabilities and intellectual capital are enhanced by our deep industry expertise, geographic range, analytical rigor, and hands-on, collaborative approach. Our professionals see what others don't, challenge conventional thinking, and consistently deliver innovative, customized solutions. We also work side by side with senior executives to accelerate execution through a blend of behavioral and management approaches. As a result, we have a tangible impact on clients’ top and bottom lines.
As part of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC], Oliver Wyman is also able to draw on experts from our sister companies in the areas of brand and identity management, microeconomics, human capital strategies, and insurance.
Our approach
We bring a number of important advantages to client engagements:
- Specialized industry and functional expertise. From senior partners to junior consulting staff, our experts are dedicated to specific industries and functional areas. We know your business and tailor solutions accordingly.
- Rigorous, proven methodologies. Our strategy and operational improvement methodologies deliver outstanding results. We have the most robust framework for risk and financial management in the financial services industry. And through a blend of management and behavioral approaches, we give clients proven tools to transform organizational performance.
- Collaborative working style. We deliver results, not reports. To that end, we work side by side with clients to create and implement practical solutions.
- Agenda-setting research. Our professionals challenge conventional thinking. We continually invest in applied research through many books, our own suite of periodicals, and frequent contributions to leading business publications