Further Advisory – Guiding businesses with a commitment to exceptional work, diversity-driven innovation, and a transformative narrative approach

The Silicon Review

Further Advisory – Guiding businesses with a commitment to exceptional work, diversity-driven innovation, and a transformative narrative approach

In these unprecedented times, business owners find themselves grappling with a global economic crisis that surpasses even the most cautious minds' foresight. As companies, including well-established brands, face the looming threat of closure, the imperative for business owners is clear: develop survival strategies that not only weather the storm but also position the business for sustainable growth. The current landscape demands innovative business solutions that bolster revenue streams while meticulously managing costs. However, with management teams already stretched thin, particularly in small and mid-sized businesses where individuals wear multiple hats, the need for experienced consultants has never been more pronounced.

The escalating demand for seasoned consultants underscores the recognition that external expertise is essential for companies to thrive amidst these challenging conditions. Business management consultancy emerges as a crucial ally, offering comprehensive strategies to enhance overall organizational performance. By leveraging management consultancy, companies can tap into resources effectively, optimize financial and human capital, and foster holistic development.

Amidst the growing demand for consultancy services, Further Advisory stands out as a boutique management consultancy dedicated to delivering extraordinary value to its clients. Boasting a team of consultants with an average of over 15 years of experience, Further Advisory combines deep expertise in various fields with a broad consulting background, enabling "big picture" thinking crucial for navigating complex challenges. The firm's approach seamlessly integrates proven consulting methodologies with an agile mindset, drawing from extensive experience to meet and exceed client expectations at an accelerated pace.

What sets Further Advisory apart is not only its commitment to exceptional work but also its emphasis on diversity. The consultancy thrives on cultivating and sharing diverse talents, backgrounds, and experiences, breaking traditional boundaries to meet client needs and fortify companies for a stronger future. In times of uncertainty, Further Advisory emerges as a reliable partner, navigating businesses through uncharted waters and catalyzing resilient growth. The emphasis on narrative development is a key strength, allowing Further Advisory to transform diverse data points and opinions into structured storylines that not only inform but also drive organizations toward decisive action and value creation.

Harnessing Cutting-Edge Management Consulting Expertise

Assessment and Recommendation: In navigating strategic, operational, or technical challenges, Further Advisory excels in providing clients with objective, unbiased, and industry-informed perspectives. Catering to CIOs, CDOs, and other tech leaders, the firm conducts thorough assessments, offering fresh insights and establishing an objective baseline for the current IT environment. In situations where large programs face difficulties, Further Advisory employs a diagnostic approach to swiftly identify root causes and present practical solutions. The company is also adept at helping product and marketing leaders gain deeper customer insights through data-driven analytics, segmentation, channel analysis, and more.

North Star Strategy: Clients with bold ideas and aspirations find a partner in Further Advisory to crystallize their thinking into a defined vision, structured objectives, and pragmatic roadmaps. The firm specializes in establishing a vision and goals that align business and technology with customer behaviors, motivations, and aspirations. Collaborating to expedite transformation towards a thriving digital service culture and world-class customer experience is a key strength.

Go-to-Market Acceleration: From concept to launch, Further Advisory offers strategic advice, assists in crafting go-to-market plans, and mobilizes cross-functional teams to bring new products and capabilities to customers swiftly. The firm conducts multi-day Go-to-Market planning workshops, facilitating seamless launches for new products or capabilities. Working across global sales organizations, Further Advisory assembles product playbooks that leverage best practices and enhance operational efficiency. The company also aids in understanding and influencing customer interactions throughout their lifecycle, providing a significant boost to major programs' initiation.

Digital Execution: Further Advisory plays a pivotal role in helping clients build more intelligent businesses by eliminating friction and engineering powerful capabilities in an accelerated and flexible manner. In response to the need for additional engineering capacity, the firm's offshore partners deliver prompt and scalable solutions. Acknowledging that there is no one-size-fits-all agile transformation solution, Further Advisory tailors its Digital Transformation (DT) services to meet the specific objectives and needs of each client. From cloud strategy to migration, the firm consults and executes transformational plans, ensuring that companies stay ahead of the technology curve. Further Advisory assesses IT operations and implements improved practices to eliminate bottlenecks and enhance operational efficiency. The company also supplements strategy with offshore manpower for executing data migrations, cataloging, and ETL development.

Meet the Leader

Jeff Catalina is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Further Advisory. He has over 20 years of experience and deep insight into the Financial Services industry, working extensively across the B2B, consumer payments, and merchant value chains. He has expertise in developing pragmatic, execution-ready strategies that leverage technology, data, and operational capabilities to unleash business value for clients. Jeff excels at bringing go-to-market planning and execution rigor to clients’ largest and most challenging programs, helping to maximize value realized through effective management, as well as the strategic application of information technology.

Prior, Jeff was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, where among other roles he helped lead the Payments practice. He began his career with Andersen Consulting focused on web and interactive media development.

Jeff holds an MBA and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Notre Dame.