Strategy Consulting
Transformative Thinking. Bold Strategy. Relentless Execution.
At Talentstone Advisory, we help organizations navigate disruption, identify growth opportunities, and unlock value across markets. Our Strategy Consulting practice blends data-driven analysis with actionable insights to architect sustainable growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
Whether defining strategic direction, launching new products, or optimizing performance, we partner with clients across North America, Latin America, and EMEA to deliver tailored solutions with measurable impact. Backed by our embedded leadership model, we provide not only advice but the hands-on expertise needed to execute complex initiatives from within your organization.
Our Core Offerings
1. Strategy Consulting
Shaping vision. Driving growth. Achieving results.
We partner with leadership teams to develop winning strategies that align with ever-changing market dynamics.
Capabilities:
- Corporate and business unit strategy
- Growth strategy and diversification
- Digital transformation roadmaps
- Competitive and industry landscape analysis
- Strategic planning and goal alignment
Selected Consulting Engagements:
- Developed a global growth strategy for a North American fintech expanding into Europe, focusing on market segmentation and partnership opportunities.
- Led a corporate strategy refresh for a LatAm consumer goods company, identifying new business lines for diversification amid evolving consumer trends.
- Supported a telecommunications provider in EMEA with a 5-year digital transformation roadmap to accelerate cloud adoption and streamline operations.
- Conducted competitive benchmarking for an energy firm assessing diversification into renewable markets across North America.
- Defined a market positioning strategy for a startup looking to disrupt established automotive markets in Southern Europe.
- Designed a regional expansion strategy for a LatAm healthcare firm entering three new markets, focusing on regulatory considerations and M&A targets.
- Created a post-merger integration strategy for a European financial institution, aligning operations across five countries after an acquisition.
- Developed an enterprise-wide cost transformation plan for a global manufacturing company, delivering $150M in projected savings over three years.
- Defined a customer-centric growth model for a retail bank responding to changing consumer behavior in North America.
- Crafted an innovation and digitization strategy for a logistics firm to capitalize on emerging market efficiencies across EMEA.
Embedded Leadership Engagements:
- Deployed a Director of Strategic Initiatives to lead growth strategy execution for an energy conglomerate diversifying into renewables.
- Embedded a VP, Strategy & Transformation to oversee a multi-country restructuring program for a multinational telecom provider.
- Provided a Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy to develop and operationalize a new growth plan for a LatAm fintech.
- Appointed an Executive Director, Digital Transformation to drive technology modernization for a European FMCG company.
- Seconded a Head of Strategic Planning to coordinate M&A integration after a cross-border acquisition in North America.
2. Product Consulting
Designing products that deliver value and differentiate.
We help clients ideate, develop, and launch innovative products that resonate with target markets and drive sustainable growth.
Capabilities:
- Product strategy & roadmap development
- Product portfolio optimization
- Go-to-market (GTM) planning
- User experience (UX) design and customer journey mapping
- Pricing optimization and monetization strategies
Selected Consulting Engagements:
- Created a product diversification roadmap for a global SaaS provider, identifying new value propositions and monetization models.
- Conducted a product portfolio review for a European payments company, rationalizing underperforming offerings and reallocating resources to high-growth areas.
- Designed a GTM strategy for a LatAm healthcare app launching in key emerging markets.
- Developed a pricing optimization model for a North American subscription-based fintech platform, increasing ARPU by 15%.
- Led the customer journey redesign for a telecom provider’s digital services to improve UX across its product ecosystem.
- Assisted a U.S.-based agritech startup in developing its minimum viable product (MVP) strategy for market testing in EMEA.
- Conducted user segmentation analysis for a global e-commerce platform expanding its offerings in LatAm.
- Developed a product innovation strategy for a manufacturing firm introducing IoT-enabled equipment in Europe.
- Defined a revenue diversification strategy for a logistics company through new digital product offerings across EMEA.
- Built a cross-border product launch plan for an energy company introducing carbon offset solutions in the North American market.
Embedded Leadership Engagements:
- Deployed a Head of Product Strategy to lead development of digital offerings at a global financial services company.
- Embedded a Product Director to oversee the end-to-end launch of a healthcare platform across LatAm markets.
- Provided a VP, GTM Strategy to optimize monetization for a new fintech product release in North America.
- Appointed a Senior Manager, Product Innovation to spearhead IoT solutions development for an industrial manufacturer in EMEA.
- Seconded a Director of Customer Experience (CX) to enhance product experiences across a multinational telecommunications firm's portfolio.
3. Market Entry & Strategic Expansion
Unlocking new markets. Accelerating global growth.
We guide organizations through expansion into new geographies, industries, and customer segments—identifying profitable pathways and mitigating risk.
Capabilities:
- Market opportunity assessment
- Entry strategy development
- Regulatory analysis and localization planning
- Partner identification and selection
- Competitive benchmarking and channel strategies
Selected Consulting Engagements:
- Conducted a market assessment for a North American fintech expanding into LatAm, including regulatory analysis and customer segmentation.
- Developed a Spain and Portugal market entry plan for a global e-commerce platform, incorporating localization and risk mitigation strategies.
- Advised a European renewable energy firm on expansion into key African markets, highlighting financing opportunities and partner networks.
- Built a regional expansion strategy for a LatAm pharmaceutical company exploring European growth opportunities.
- Led regulatory due diligence for an asset manager entering the North American market via a cross-border acquisition.
- Developed a market entry roadmap for a digital payment platform targeting growth in the MENA region.
- Conducted competitor benchmarking for a U.S.-based logistics player expanding into Central Europe.
- Delivered a go-to-market plan for a technology firm’s rollout of cloud services in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Designed a market entry strategy for an agritech company expanding into LatAm, including partnership identification and localization frameworks.
- Built growth portfolios for an investment firm extending its reach into renewable energy assets in EMEA.
Embedded Leadership Engagements:
- Appointed a Director of Market Expansion to lead geographic diversification for an EMEA-based fintech entering North America.
- Embedded a VP, Global Strategy to design market entry frameworks for an industrial firm setting up new operations in LatAm.
- Deployed a Senior Manager, International Expansion to oversee global partnerships for a technology company entering emerging markets.
- Provided an Executive Director, Strategic Markets to manage regulatory and competitive analysis for a European asset manager expanding globally.
- Seconded a Head of Strategic Expansion to drive market entry initiatives for a global renewable energy firm across Africa.
4. Commercial Due Diligence
Providing clarity to guide investment decisions.
We deliver robust commercial due diligence for investors, private equity firms, and corporates to evaluate growth prospects, risks, and value creation opportunities.
Capabilities:
- Market sizing and opportunity assessment
- Competitive landscape analysis
- Customer and channel analysis
- Revenue and cost driver assessment
- Value creation planning and synergy identification
Selected Consulting Engagements:
- Conducted commercial due diligence for a North American PE firm acquiring a logistics player in Central Europe, evaluating growth potential and competitive dynamics.
- Performed customer segmentation analysis for a LatAm manufacturer, supporting a private equity investor’s acquisition thesis.
- Delivered a market deep dive for an EMEA telecom investor assessing a fiber infrastructure acquisition.
- Advised a European conglomerate on value creation opportunities tied to a technology acquisition in North America.
- Conducted a market sizing exercise for a renewable energy portfolio acquisition in Southern Europe.
- Evaluated competitive positioning for a U.S. SaaS provider targeted by a strategic acquirer in EMEA.
- Delivered cost synergy analysis for a cross-border merger involving two industrial firms across North America and Europe.
- Conducted growth projections analysis for a LatAm healthcare operator as part of an investor’s diligence process.
- Analyzed channel strategy optimization for an agritech firm seeking expansion financing in Europe.
- Performed market opportunity assessment for a consumer goods company acquiring an e-commerce platform in North America.
5. Operations Strategy & Business Modelling
Optimizing processes. Driving sustainable performance.
We help organizations design operational strategies and financial models to boost efficiency, improve scalability, and increase profitability.
Capabilities:
- Operating model redesign
- Process optimization and digital transformation
- Performance benchmarking and KPIs
- Financial/business model development
- Cost optimization and margin improvement
Selected Consulting Engagements:
- Designed a global operating model for a European manufacturer aligning production across North America and LatAm facilities.
- Conducted a business process re-engineering project for a North American financial services firm, improving operational efficiency by 20%.
- Developed a financial model for a SaaS company entering new markets in EMEA, focusing on pricing and scalability.
- Led a cost reduction initiative for a global logistics player, driving $50M in annual savings through supply chain optimization.
- Built a performance dashboard for a North American healthcare chain to track key cost drivers and profitability metrics.
- Redesigned the operating model of a European agritech company scaling operations across Africa and LatAm.
- Conducted margin analysis for a consumer goods business focused on improving profitability across its international markets.
- Developed a digital operations strategy for a telecom operator to modernize infrastructure and streamline service delivery across Europe.
- Created a business model for a renewable energy firm to expand into distributed energy markets in North America.
- Built a post-merger operating framework for an asset manager merging its operations across Europe and LatAm.
Why Talentstone Advisory?
- Strategic Expertise: We combine industry knowledge with actionable insights to drive sustainable growth.
- Embedded Leadership Solutions: Our unique staffing model integrates seasoned professionals into your teams to execute complex initiatives from within.
- Global Reach: Serving clients across North America, LatAm, and EMEA, we deliver tailored solutions with local nuance and global rigor.
- End-to-End Partnership: From strategy formulation to operational implementation, we stay by your side to ensure impact at every stage.
Ready to Transform Your Vision into Results?
Talentstone Advisory helps organizations architect winning strategies, launch new markets, and optimize operations for long-term success.
Contact us to learn how our Strategy Consulting and embedded leadership solutions can support your growth journey.