Consulting

MoonPay acquires Glide, a crypto deposits infrastructure company, marking its sixth acquisition in 2026. Glide's technology enables multi-chain, multi-token deposits without manual conversion, processing >$100M annually. Founders Tushar Soni and Qinyu Tong (ex-Robinhood crypto wallet engineers) join MoonPay.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For MoonPay in Consulting, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-08-19 · context →

MoonPay integrated Cash App Pay as a funding method for US customers purchasing cryptocurrency, expanding payment rail options beyond traditional onramp methods.

Leadership read: Alliances broaden the commercial surface, and the leadership need follows. MoonPay's partnership in Consulting widens demand for commercial and alliance leaders who turn an agreement into realised value. Across Americas, watch whether dedicated senior ownership is put on it; unowned alliances quietly lapse.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

Ripple closed a $275M private placement round to fund US market expansion

Leadership read: Fresh capital is a hiring signal before it is anything else. For Ripple, a raise in Consulting funds leadership depth — scale, go-to-market and operational rigour — rather than any single appointment. Watch where Ripple hires first across Americas; that is where the capital is really pointed.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

Korn Ferry issued conditional notice to redeem $400M in 4.625% Senior Notes due 2027, planning to retire the debt in cash on August 18, 2026, contingent on completing new debt financing. This signals active capital structure refinancing.

Leadership read: Fresh capital is a hiring signal before it is anything else. For Korn Ferry, a raise in Consulting funds leadership depth — scale, go-to-market and operational rigour — rather than any single appointment. Watch where Korn Ferry hires first across Americas; that is where the capital is really pointed.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

Jarden lost 14 key staff to competitor Barrenjoey, resulting in significant talent drain and organizational disruption; court case ongoing regarding alleged evidence destruction.

Leadership read: A deliberate hiring build-out is a statement of intent about Jarden's next phase in Consulting. It points to deepening executive bench strength over the coming quarters, clustered around the capabilities being bet on. Across Oceania, the seniority and function of the hires map where the company thinks it is headed.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

Summer Treseder, a media industry professional, moved from Wavemaker to EssenceMediacom, indicating talent acquisition by EssenceMediacom in the media buying/planning space.

Leadership read: EssenceMediacom is resourcing ahead of a step-change, not backfilling. A build-out like this concentrates senior bench strength in Consulting where the mandate is strongest. Watch the mix of the hires across Oceania — that is the clearest read on the plan behind the headcount.

curated · 2026-08-18 · context →

AI automation startup Relay shut down operations; its staff joined Google's Chrome team. Founder Jacob Bank indicated the team will work on AI-integrated features within Chrome.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Relay in Consulting, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-08-17 · context →

Ripple CEO is participating in White House meetings with Trump administration officials on August 19, 2026, and CFTC Innovation Advisory Committee meeting on August 20 to discuss crypto regulatory policy and federal market structure.

Leadership read: Alliances broaden the commercial surface, and the leadership need follows. Ripple's partnership in Consulting widens demand for commercial and alliance leaders who turn an agreement into realised value. Across Americas, watch whether dedicated senior ownership is put on it; unowned alliances quietly lapse.

curated · 2026-08-16 · context →

White & Case appointed Tarun Warriar as partner in Hong Kong to expand Global Financial Restructuring, Insolvency, and Private Capital practices amid rising demand across Asia-Pacific

Leadership read: White & Case is resourcing ahead of a step-change, not backfilling. A build-out like this concentrates senior bench strength in Consulting where the mandate is strongest. Watch the mix of the hires across Asia — that is the clearest read on the plan behind the headcount.

curated · 2026-08-15 · context →

Slalom appointed Dan Garrison as Chief AI Officer to lead enterprise AI strategy and help customers achieve measurable business outcomes from AI initiatives.

Leadership read: A change at the top rarely stays at the top. Slalom's move reshapes the layer beneath it in Consulting as a new leader sets priorities and the team re-forms. Watch the first two or three appointments that follow; they signal direction more reliably than any statement.

curated · 2026-08-14 · context →

Slalom appointed Dan Garrison, a 30-year Accenture veteran and former CTO of Accenture Song, as Chief AI Officer to lead enterprise AI strategy and scaling initiatives.

Leadership read: Slalom is resourcing ahead of a step-change, not backfilling. A build-out like this concentrates senior bench strength in Consulting where the mandate is strongest. Watch the mix of the hires across Americas — that is the clearest read on the plan behind the headcount.

curated · 2026-08-14 · context →

Publicis Groupe appoints Rebecca Sowden as director of sport, partnerships & content for New Zealand, hired from Sky Sport

Leadership read: A deliberate hiring build-out is a statement of intent about Publicis Groupe's next phase in Consulting. It points to deepening executive bench strength over the coming quarters, clustered around the capabilities being bet on. Across Oceania, the seniority and function of the hires map where the company thinks it is headed.

curated · 2026-08-10 · context →