Forbes and Statista recognized Simon-Kucher across 12 sectors and functional areas
Bonn, August, 20 2026 – Simon-Kucher, the world's leading commercial growth and pricing consultancy, has been named among the World's Best Management Consulting Firms 2026 by Forbes. In the fifth annual ranking, Simon-Kucher was recognized across 12 sectors and functional areas. Forbes partnered with Statista to survey business leaders and consultants from around the world and identify the most recommended consulting firms.
"We are proud to once again be recognized among the world's leading management consulting firms," said Joerg Kruetten, co-CEO of Simon-Kucher. "As businesses navigate increasingly complex commercial challenges, our ambition is to be the trusted commercial advisor they turn to. By combining commercial excellence with innovation, technology, data, and AI, we help clients unlock better growth and create lasting value. This recognition reflects the expertise of our teams and, above all, the trust our clients place in us."
Recognized Sectors:
- Banks, Insurance & Financial Services
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Industrial Goods & Services
- Internet, E-Commerce, Media & Entertainment
- IT, Technology & Telecommunications
- Travel, Transportation & Logistics
Recognized Functional Areas:
- Innovation, Growth & New Business Models
- Marketing, Brand & Pricing
- Sales & CRM
- Strategy
Study Methodology
The World's Best Management Consulting Firms 2026 list was developed by Forbes in collaboration with Statista. It is based on a four-step methodology combining insights from three national top lists in the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom with a global survey of 5,400 consultants and 3,700 clients across 31 countries. Consulting firms were eligible for inclusion if they operated offices in at least three of seven global regions. 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 2,200 employees in 30+ countries. As a trusted commercial advisor focused on unlocking better growth, we combine deep consulting expertise, growth specialization, and technology to scale lasting impact. We optimize every lever of commercial strategy – product, pricing, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on what customers want and value. With over 40 years of monetization experience, we are recognized as the world’s leading commercial growth and pricing specialist.
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