Capco, the global management and technology consultancy, is continuing its business expansion with a strategic focus on the European energy sector. Building on the success of Capco US’ energy business – today one of the leading consultancies in the North American energy market – and having seen a rapid expansion in its Brazilian practice, the firm recently established a UK energy business as the first step in a focused pan-regional growth strategy. We recently spoke with Rob Deakin, Partner and UK Energy Lead, who highlighted the goals and strategic priorities underpinning Capco’s global energy growth strategy. Rob notes that the new UK practice leverages Capco’s deep expertise in energy and financial services to help utilities and energy companies address complex challenges across digital transformation, data, AI, technology and regulatory compliance. “These capabilities provide a solid platform for entering and supporting the evolving European and APAC energy landscapes,” he adds. Following a soft launch in November 2023, the UK Energy practice has rapidly gained momentum – securing three major clients, including two leading UK utilities and a global conglomerate, deploying over 50 consultants within the first year. Senior strategic hires include Mark Pickering, a seasoned CIO and advisor with over 35… continue reading