In its fourth-annual ranking, Forbes partnered with Statista to recognize the top management consulting firms from around the world.
Bonn, September 1, 2025 – Simon-Kucher, the world’s leading commercial growth and pricing consultancy, has been named among the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025 by Forbes. The firm stood out in 11 sectors and functional areas. Forbes partnered with Statista to survey business leaders across multiple countries and rank the most recommended firms.
“We’re proud to once again be recognized among the world’s leading management consulting firms,” said Joerg Kruetten, co-CEO of Simon-Kucher. “As we mark 40 years of growth and innovation, this recognition underscores the strength of our global expertise and the tangible value we deliver across industries. It’s a testament to the trust our clients place in us—and to the commitment of our talented people around the world, whose insight, passion, and dedication consistently set us apart.”
Recognized Sectors:
- Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institutions
- Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Industrial Goods and Services
- Internet, E-Commerce, Media & Entertainment
- Travel, Transportation and Logistics
Recognized Functional Areas:
- Data Analytics and Big Data
- Marketing, Brand & Pricing
- Sales & CRM
- Strategy
Study Methodology
The World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, The World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025 list was developed by Forbes in collaboration with Statista. It is based on a four-step methodology combining insights from three national top lists (United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom) and a global survey of 8,900 consultants and clients across 29 countries. Consulting firms were eligible for inclusion if they operated offices in at least three of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. Recommendations were collected across 13 industries and 15 functional areas, and a star rating was awarded based on relative performance in each area.
About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 31 countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
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