OC&C Germany named number one Consumer Goods & Retail strategy consultancy in Hidden Champions of Consulting 2026–27

Germany – 15 December 2025 – We are proud to announce that OC&C Strategy Consultants Germany has been ranked number one for Consumer Goods & Retail strategy consultancy in the 2026–27 Hidden Champions of Consulting study, an independent assessment of management consultancies in the German-speaking market based entirely on client feedback.

The Hidden Champions ranking compares specialist firms directly with the large global generalists and highlights those that clients rate more highly in clearly defined areas of expertise. Being named the top Consumer Goods & Retail strategy consultancy in Germany confirms that when businesses choose OC&C Germany, they’re working with the nation’s leading advisor, and the go-to partner for complex strategic questions.

A strong endorsement from the sectors we serve

Our firm has been built around deep specialisation in a focused set of sectors. In Consumer Goods and Retail, we work hand-in-hand with clients on their most critical strategic questions – from portfolio and growth strategy, to digital transformation, pricing, route to market and value creation for investors.

Our approach – being experts in a select number of core specialisms – allows us to deliver client results that get noticed. This result tells us that the organisations who know our work best see the high value of that approach. It reflects their confidence in our ability to bring distinctive, sector-specific insight to the boardroom, grounded in decades of experience.

Analytical rigour, proven by client feedback

We have always believed that the best strategy is rooted in rigorous analysis, clear thinking and practical recommendations. The Hidden Champions recognition is especially meaningful because it is based on feedback from senior executives.

Commenting on the recognition, Germany based Partner, Rolf Pensky, added:

”Our teams pride themselves on combining robust, fact-based analysis with a collaborative way of working that helps clients make decisions and deliver lasting and sustainable change.”

This ranking confirms that our clients value not only our strategic perspective, but also the quality, discipline and clarity of the analysis that underpins it.

For senior leaders, it provides assurance that OC&C brings both the analytical firepower and the pragmatic, actionable advice required to turn complex challenges into confident decisions.

OC&C Germany continues to go from strength to strength

This recognition comes at a time of strong momentum for our German business. Over the past two years, we have significantly expanded our presence in Germany, opening a new office in Düsseldorf alongside our established Munich office and welcoming a substantial number of new partners into the firm.

Our announcements –  “OC&C expands Germany presence with 7 new Partners & Düsseldorf office” and ‘’Diana Renz joins OC&C’s Retail & Leisure Practice’’ – marked important milestones in scaling our Consumer Goods & Retail capabilities in the world’s second largest consulting market.

The senior talent who have joined us strengthens our ability to support more clients across the DACH region with on-the-ground expertise whilst benefiting from the collective reach of our global business.

Today, our enlarged German team works seamlessly with colleagues across our global firm, supporting both national champions and major international clients.

The best home for the best strategy talent – for the benefit of our clients

Above all, this recognition is about our people. We can only be number one by attracting, developing and retaining world-class strategy talent.

We are committed to being the best home for outstanding strategists – a place where people can work on the most important questions for leading organisations, in sectors where we are genuinely at the cutting edge, and in a culture that combines high standards with low ego and genuine collaboration.

Our strategy-only focus, integrated global partnership and strong sense of shared values continue to attract exceptional colleagues at all stages of their careers. This Hidden Champions ranking reinforces what many of them already tell us: that OC&C is a uniquely exciting place to build a strategy career – and that our clients benefit from having some of the brightest strategy minds in the market focused on their toughest challenges.

Commenting on the ranking, Global Managing Partner, Will Hayllar, commented:

“We see this recognition not as a conclusion, but as a marker of the positive impact our German teams are already having with clients – and a foundation to do even more for businesses across Germany and the wider DACH region. We very much look forward to continuing to help our clients thrive in the years ahead.”