International management consultancy firm Arthur D. Little (ADL) has appointed Mark Mulcahey to lead its UK firm located in London and Cambridge. An experienced telecoms and media consultant, Mulcahey will also take the helm as head of ADL's UK Telecommunications, Information Technology, Media & Electronics (TIME) Practice. Mulcahey will be responsible for over 70 staff in the UK, working closely with a global network of over 1,000 ADL consultants in 23 countries.
Mulcahey brings many years of management and consultancy experience to his new role, having led the development of successful telecoms consultancy businesses in the UK, US and Asian markets. He has served as the head of the Asian practice at Adventis and led the European telecommunications practice of CSMG.
Michael Traem, Global CEO of Arthur D. Little, comments: "A firm footing in the UK market is key for any successful management consultancy; ADL's experience and heritage in innovation, sustainability, energy, telecoms and finance is highly regarded in the UK. Mark's strong international leadership experience will ensure that the UK business reaches its full potential, taking its place as one of the leading players in the global ADL business."
Having founded a software company to provide enterprise solutions for mobile operators in the US, Mulcahey is no stranger to leading large global organisations. He will work across ADL's UK practice groups to grow the entire business. He will have a specific remit to grow the UK TIME Practice, particularly focusing on innovation in telecoms, media and technology. Mulcahey and his team will work with customers to understand the imminent shifts in the market and develop new and innovative growth strategies.
Commenting on his plans for ADL UK and the TIME practice, Mulcahey said: "This is an exciting time to join Arthur D. Little and I look forward to working with the team as we continue to grow the business. I believe that ADL's expertise and history allows us to lead the debate on critical areas of social and commercial change involving energy, sustainability, efficiency and technology. We will continue to focus on helping our clients to resolve their most complex issues. ADL has an outstanding reputation as an employer and professional service provider; I will look to enhance and reinforce this."