Research Outline

Big Three and Big Four Consulting Firms

Goals

To obtain detailed information about the Big Three and the Big Four management consulting firms, including salaries, project strengths, their corporate ladder, insights of their culture, global footprint and their individual reputation in the management consulting industry.

Early Findings

The Big Three

McKinsey & Company

  • McKinsey & Company has locations in more than 65 countries to date.
  • The company covers regions such as Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central and South America, Europe, Middle East and North America.
  • They are present in more than 130 cities worldwide.
  • The company has over 90 years of experience in the management consulting industry, is always innovating in areas such as design, analytics and digital and work with companies in the private, public as well as social sectors.

Boston Consulting Group

  • The company covers regions such as Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central & South America, Europe & The Middle East and North America.
  • They are present in over 90 cities globally.
  • The company has just less than 60 years of experience in the management consulting industry and uses data science, technology as well as design to lead with integrity and unlock human potential.

Bain & Company

  • Bain & Company has locations in 37 countries worldwide.
  • The company covers regions such as North and South America, Europe and Africa, Middle East, and Asia and Australia.
  • They have 58 offices worldwide.
  • The company has just below 50 years of experience in the management consulting industry and work diligently with global leaders to resolve challenges relating to marketing, sustainability, corporate finance, strategy and operations, among others.


The Big Four

Deloitte

  • Deloitte has locations in 150 countries globally.
  • Deloitte covers regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Central & South America, The Middle East, and Europe.
  • The company has 175 years of experience in the management consulting industry with special emphasis in "audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services".

PWC

EY

KPMG

  • KPMG has locations in 147 countries worldwide.
  • The company covers regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Central & South America, The Middle East, and Europe.
  • The company has over 30 years of experience and focuses on areas such as audit, tax and advisory services.