7th Annual Horváth CxO Priorities Study : Rethink Competitiveness in the New Economic Reality

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As an international management consultancy, we help organizations and public institutions sustainably improve their business performance. Together, we develop executable strategies, strengthen financial performance, and design future-proof business and operating models. We combine deep industry and functional expertise with comprehensive technology and AI capabilities.

Forbes 2026 : World's Best
Management Consulting Firms

The US business magazine Forbes, in collaboration with Statista, has announced the “World’s Best Management Consulting Firms” for the fifth time in 2026. The list includes around 210 leading consulting firms that were recommended by C-level clients and other consulting firms from around the world.

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Horváth Talk : Our partner, Dr. Ralf Sauter, in conversation with Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl, CEO of the Vorwerk Group

As part of our 7th annual Horváth CxO Priorities Study, our partner Dr. Ralf Sauter spoke with Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl, CEO of the Vorwerk Group. Together, they took a closer look at the following questions: What are Vorwerk’s current strategic priorities? What do AI and globalization mean for production and sales?

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News : Out now: CxO News „CxO Priorities 2026 – Rethink competitiveness in the new economic reality”

The latest issue of Horváth CxO News provides insight into the results of the 7th Annual CxO Priorities Study, featuring responses from over 1,000 CxOs across 16 industries and 32 countries. Board members from METRO, Brenntag, and Volksbank Thüringen Mitte share their plans for the future. And our experts Heiko Fink and Ralf Sauter offer practical tips on how top management can successfully navigate the challenges of cost pressures and the AI boom.

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Special Topics : 10 MUST HAVES
for highly effective CFOs

A dynamic business environment and changing regulatory requirements force the CFO into a tight spot. To address those requirements, you have to transform towards a best-in-class CFO function. Our 10 MUST HAVES for highly effective CFOs enable you to run a high performance finance organization and to shape the corporate future.

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Client Cases

Round Table Rolling Stock

Round Table Rolling Stock initiative – Integrating sustainability aspects into procurement processes

Automotive supplier

Global automotive supplier increases profitability through holistic corporate transformation

Raffinerie Heide

Rethinking energy management - Energy usage as a key management factor in production

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