West Monroe

Same Midwest personality, now led by New York speed. On July 1, West Monroe will welcome our third CEO: Gil Mermelstein, a 15-year firm veteran who founded and scaled our New York office and has helped shape our national strategy. Kevin McCarty, co-founder, Chicago native, and CEO for the past 11 years, will step into the role of Executive Chairman and continue serving as Chairman of the Board—after a decade of extraordinary growth, cultural leadership, and market expansion. This thoughtful transition pairs the entrepreneurial roots of the Midwest with the momentum of our newest chapter. Read more about this exciting leadership milestone in today’s press release: https://lnkd.in/gTXU-2wy

This Memorial Day Weekend, we pause to honor the service members who gave everything for our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we value and never take for granted. #MemorialDay2025 #MemorialDay

HR teams are often under-supported when it comes to enterprise tech. As Kim Seals points out in Brit Morse's piece in Fortune, too many organizations share broad employee datasets with vendors without asking the right questions. It's time to rethink what's necessary and protect employee data with the same rigor as customer data: https://lnkd.in/gwthfRK4

Small business banking is changing. And at this year's 2025 nCino, Inc. nSight Conference, Dean Konick, Jr. and Jayna Curran shared with more than 1,200 financial institutions in attendance why the time to focus on small business is now. A few of our key themes included ⤵️ 🏦 Small businesses are a critical part of any financial institution’s portfolio—but their needs are changing fast. As ownership shifts to a younger, more digital-first generation, expectations are rising: faster decisioning, always-on access, and a seamless, modern experience. 💡 To help banks and credit unions meet these demands, we showcased our proprietary Credit Path Optimizer. This tool is purpose-built to streamline processes, reduce operational costs, and enhance the overall performance of small business lending portfolios. 🤝 Paired with the nCino Small Business product, West Monroe helps institutions move quickly—from strategy through execution. The result: improved automation, tighter alignment of credit risk, and the agility to serve small business clients more effectively and capture a larger share of the market.

Traditional consulting models are under pressure. Casey Foss shares how AI is testing the Big Four’s foundations—and why firms built for speed are gaining ground fast. Read the full interview and what it means for the future of consulting in Polly Thompson and Business Insider's piece: https://lnkd.in/gQ3bBUi9

We’re proud to be named to the inaugural Great Place To Work #DecadeOfGreat list—recognizing 10 consecutive years of certification 🏆 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gdht8m5G   This milestone reflects more than consistency. It speaks to our culture of ownership, our commitment to growing the next generation of leaders, and our belief that investing in people drives results—for our clients and our firm. In fact, 93% of employees say they’re trusted with significant responsibility and supported to grow their careers.   It’s not just a great place to work. It’s a great place to build a career.

We’re keeping the conversation and networking going after Agentforce World Tour NYC! Join us on May 21 for a complimentary reception hosted by Carahsoft. Learn more and register here. Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gPfrZw45

AI is changing insurance—but not on its own: https://lnkd.in/gwKZbmni To drive real results, carriers need to align technology with people and processes. Here’s how insurers can unlock the full value of AI without losing what matters most. ✍ Peter McMurtrie

AI data centers are changing the way utilities think about demand—and the impact might surprise you. Sam Uyeno joined the Factor This podcast with Paul Gerke to explore how this unprecedented growth could actually lower energy prices and make the grid more resilient. Don’t miss his full insights live at DTECH™ Data Centers & AI 2025. Listen and subscribe to the full Factor This podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gGvsFVuT

We used AI to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and drive efficiency across the supply chain: https://lnkd.in/gdyXzPNs For a leading manufacturer, that meant faster decisions, smarter inventory, and meaningful cost savings—powered by strategy and built to scale.