We know what we're good at

We have built our business firmly on the sectors and specialism where we know we can outshine the competition. This guides us to pick the right battles for us and for our clients.

Quality is something we won’t compromise on.

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We’re relentless in pursuit of the right answer

We’re agile thinkers, intellectually curious and up for a challenge. We’re not afraid to tell you what you need to hear.

That means we come up with the brave answers that set us – and our clients – apart.

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We’re surprisingly human

We’re an organisation of individuals cut from different cloths but united by a common purpose – working together with our clients and colleagues to build relationships that last.

That means we come up with the brave answers that set us – and our clients – apart.

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News and Media

Monday 12 April 2021 News

U.S., European consumers warm up to electric vehicles, but remain wary of price: survey

European and U.S. buyers are warming up to the idea of purchasing a battery-powered vehicle, but continue to have concerns over the price of the technology, an OC&C survey showed

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Friday 19 March 2021 News

Four strategic imperatives for luxury fashion retailers

For luxury fashion brands, Covid-19 was a wake-up call to fundamental inefficiencies in their business model. OC&C Strategy Consultants presents four pillars of transformation for the industry's post-pandemic avatar.

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Thursday 18 March 2021 News

OC&C congratulates Ascential on the successful divestment of BEP assets

We are pleased to congratulate Ascential on the sale of their BEP division comprising of DeHavilland, Glenigan and Groundsure.

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Thursday 11 March 2021 News

OC&C congratulates Auto1 on its recent IPO

We are pleased to congratulate Auto1 on its highly successful IPO earlier this year.

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Wednesday 03 March 2021 News

OC&C congratulates British Engineering Services on its recent investment round

We are pleased to congratulate British Engineering Services on recently securing investment from a number of investors.

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Thursday 25 February 2021 News

OC&C congratulates Warburg Pincus on its recent acquisition of SPINS

We are pleased to congratulate Warburg Pincus on its recent acquisition of SPINS, a leading, wellness-focused data, analytics and technology provider based in the US.

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Tuesday 23 February 2021 News

OC&C congratulates CVC Capital Partners on its investment in Volleyball World

We congratulate CVC Capital Partners on its investment in Volleyball World.

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Monday 15 February 2021 News

OC&C congratulates Bumble Inc. on its Initial Public Offering

We are delighted to congratulate Bumble Inc. on their highly successful listing on the NYSE, achieving a valuation of $[13]bn at trading debut.

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Monday 15 February 2021 News

Bumble's IPO is priced to perfection

According to our research, referenced for industry projections in Bumble’s S-1, the freemium segment of the global online dating market is projected to grow 18% compounded annually through 2025 to a value of $7.7 billion.

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Wednesday 10 February 2021 News

OC&C congratulates Notonthehighstreet on the successful sale of the business to Great Hill Partners

Notonthehighstreet has recently completed a sale to the US-based private equity fund Great Hill Partners. We provided the business with strategic advice on the market during the sale process.

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Tuesday 09 February 2021 News

The world's 40 largest fast moving consumer goods companies

Recent analysis from OC&C Strategy Consultants shows that the world’s largest FMCG players have enjoyed robust sales in their latest full financial year.

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Wednesday 03 February 2021 News

Brexit expected to lead to higher food prices for consumers

As UK grocery stores already suffer supply shortages following the UK’s exit from the European Union, OC&C analysis suggests that food prices will see a hike in the coming years.

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Friday 20 November 2020 News

Will Hayllar named global leader of OC&C Strategy Consultants

Global strategy consulting boutique OC&C Strategy Consultants has named Will Hayllar as its new Global Managing Partner

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Thursday 19 November 2020 Press release

OC&C Elects Will Hayllar as Global Managing Partner

OC&C Strategy Consultants announces Will Hayllar as its new Global Manager Partner

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Tuesday 10 November 2020 News

OC&C supports Mid Europa Partners on their acquisition of Displate

We are pleased to congratulate Mid Europa Partners on their recent deal to acquire a majority stake in Displate (GWD Concept)

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Wednesday 28 October 2020 News

OC&C supports Abris Capital Partners on their acquisition of Apaczka

We are pleased to congratulate Abris Capital Partners on their successful acquisition of Apaczka

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Industries

OC&C Strategy Consultants help top management of major multinational corporations and leading national companies as well as private equity firms, governmental and other public institutions develop winning strategies.

We bring fresh insight, clarity and deep industry expertise to the table, dig into the numbers, and come up with pragmatic, creative solutions that have lasting impact.

Analytics

Using big data, advanced analytics techniques and AI, our specialist Analytics team help clients to unlock new solutions and create a better basis for commercial decisions to the most complex strategy questions.

B2B Products & Services

Our B2B team provides and develops superior insight to the winning business models in complex B2B products and services sectors. We cover a broad range of topics and sectors, but we combine unrivalled experience and insight in six key areas.

Consumer Goods

We build relationships with the people at the forefront of consumer goods - from the smallest insurgent David to the largest Goliath.

Our in-depth knowledge across the spectrum from farm, to factory, to shelf, and ultimately to consumer, and this insight, when combined with our passion and personal commitment, enables us to help our partners compete and win.

Leisure

We have unrivalled experience providing strategic and operational advice to clients across the Leisure sector. Our team work with some of the biggest global players and national names across a variety of sub-sectors.

Private Equity and M&A

We work with private equity (across a range of fund sizes), other asset class investors and corporate acquirers, helping them on acquisitions, portfolio support and exits.

Retail

Our retail sector sits at the core of our business. We have deep expertise across categories and channels, earned from over 1,500 retail engagements since our founding in 1987: our clients range from multinational grocery giants through to nascent online category specialists.

TMT

TMT covers all aspects of Telecoms, Media, and Technology.

Our Media team are experts on both Consumer and Business Information services and Education, whilst in Technology & Telecoms we're leading Communications & Technology advisors across Software, Communication Networks/Platforms, Equipment and Services, and IT/Cyber Security for companies and investors worldwide.

Our Insights

The philosophy of OC&C is to treat each problem as unique, providing truly customised solutions rather than generic packages for our clients.

OC&C's publications illustrate our ability to think creatively, generate new insights and provide a fresh perspective on established thinking.

Our Insights

Join OC&C

At OC&C we work on the most interesting and strategic projects for the biggest and fastest growing companies.

We solve complex problems in short, intense and highly collaborative projects. And we also prioritise the individual: we invest in you making sure that you get the structure and support you need to succeed.