The global consulting and investment landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by strategic acquisitions and expansions that signal a growing emphasis on digital transformation, supply chain optimisation, and artificial intelligence.

The global AI and cybersecurity landscapes are undergoing significant shifts, with groundbreaking innovations, strategic acquisitions, and major funding rounds shaping the industry. From Chinese firms challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance with disruptive technology, to global leaders expanding their capabilities through acquisitions, the pace of change is accelerating. The Consulting landscape is experiencing considerable shifts in the market too, with an early focus on European expansion into the Nordics across multiple firms in 2025.

December marked a busy period for professional services, with firms focusing on leadership appointments, restructuring, and transformation across key sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and cybersecurity.