London – January 11, 2012 – L.E.K. Consulting, the global management consulting firm, today announced that it has elected Stuart Jackson as President of its North America region, effective January 1, 2012. Mr. Jackson will oversee the firm's strategy and operations in North America, and will also continue to advise L.E.K. clients. Mr. Jackson succeeds Marc Kozin, who is now a Senior Advisor to the firm.

Boston, MA – August 9, 2011 – New research from L.E.K. Consulting shows that as quick service restaurant (QSR) brands try to stand out in a highly competitive market, only a select few are able to achieve broad appeal. Findings from L.E.K.’s survey of 1,300 U.S. consumers reveal that most QSRs succeed with certain generations, only to fail within others. In addition to identifying broad trends, our research examines the impact that the critical Gen Y segment can have on QSR brands today and in the future.

Boston, MA – June 20, 2011 – A key U.S. healthcare insurance reform goal is to shift care from the current fee-for-service (FFS) model, which revolves around individual treatments and payments, to a more holistic approach to care. As proposed in the Accountable Care Act (ACA), this will require the federal government to expand coverage to more Americans, while dramatically reducing cost to make healthcare reform economically viable. L.E.K. Consulting’s research shows that the primary changes stemming from reform and the subsequent shift in the payer mix (i.e., more government, less commercial) will likely cause the majority of hospitals to operate at an annual net loss unless these institutions begin pursuing major strategic changes now.

Boston, MA – February 14, 2011 – Hospital executives are planning for budget increases during  the next five years and are prioritizing strategic initiatives that had previously been on hold due to economic constraints. Healthcare insurance reform is also causing hospital management to reevaluate how they select and purchase medical devices (MedTech) and other services, according to the L.E.K. Consulting Strategic Hospital Priorities Study. L.E.K.’s second annual study of nearly 200 senior hospital decision makers tracks changes in hospital strategies and purchasing trends.

London - February 12, 2010 - L.E.K. Consulting, an international strategy consultancy, has appointed 13 new partners across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. The new appointments strengthen L.E.K.’s global capability and provide additional expertise to support its increasingly diverse client base. The partners – titled vice president in the U.S. – are based in 10 of L.E.K.’s 20 global offices.

London – October 28, 2009 – A report published today reveals that spending on construction offers significant benefits to the UK economy. According to the report, Construction in the UK Economy: The Benefits of Investment, every £1 spent on construction leads to GDP growth of £2.84.

Shanghai, China – April 16, 2009 – April 22nd is Earth Day, an annual environmental event during which people celebrate the Earth's natural environment and promote environmentally healthy practices. L.E.K. Consulting, the leading global strategy consulting firm, today released the results of a survey amongst industry leaders in China as well as over 600 consumers across China to understand the importance of environmental protection on customer behavior and business strategy.

Shanghai, China – March 26, 2009 – Global strategy consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting announced today the findings of a survey of a cross-section of Chinese consumers. As expected, consumer confidence is low, and as of January 2009 has matched the nadirs reached during the Asian Financial Crisis and SARS. Furthermore, based on the research, this downturn has materially impact consumers’ incomes. More than one-third of consumers surveyed reported decreases in family income. Not surprisingly, the impact was most strongly felt in the survey city of Zhongshan, in the heart of China’s export base.