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Shoulder to shoulder, we solve today’s toughest business problems with you.
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ABOUT US

We bring strategies
to life

For 30 years, we’ve helped C-suite executives solve their toughest challenges. While today’s age of disruption and rapid digitization has companies rethinking strategies, few know how to translate them into action and results. We work with clients to develop and implement tailor-made solutions that deliver exponential returns.

OUR EXPERTISE

Helping solve your deepest problems

In a complex world where headwinds are shifting daily, we bring deep expertise and a range of solutions to help companies across markets.

Financial Services

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Healthcare

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Industrials & Infrastructure

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Private Equity & Financial Sponsors

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Retail & Consumer Packaged Goods

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What Sets Us Apart

Purpose-Built for
Your Success

Client-First Partnership


We create bespoke solutions for each client. Our teams partner to understand your needs, identify root causes, and target high-value opportunities. Our sophisticated approach brings strategy to life, from iconic market leaders to growth equity firms and their portfolio companies.

Trusted Guidance


We attack problems with an agile mindset. Clients rely on us for creative expertise and adaptable leverage – supporting your teams’ performance and professional growth. We capably navigate complex environments: hyper-growth, disruption, turnarounds, and more.

Proven
Team


We are expert advisors. Our team averages 20+ years in business – bringing a rich heritage of relationships from the C-suite to the front lines to the financial community. Our perspective is our most important strength – joining high-energy leadership with deep experience.

Lasting
Results


We rapidly deliver results that last. Our solutions transform operating models to drive sustainable outcomes, from launching growth-oriented initiatives to weathering economic uncertainty. We are committed to your long-term success.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“The SSA & Company team recognized tangible value while giving us visibility and process clarity. I have no doubt this will accelerate planned ERP activities.”

PortCo VP, Operations

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

" SSA & Company is strategic and brings operational excellence. They get stuff done, and the price point lets us keep them around long enough to be impactful."

Senior Operations Executive, PE Firm

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation for SSA & Company helping us execute this criticality important project which we view as critical to ‘future proofing’ our business.”

CIO, Fortune100 Company

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“SSA & Company is not afraid to step in and get its ‘hands dirty’ in a process. This gives them valuable insights and truly helps us when/where we need it most.”

Claude Wade former Chief Operating Officer, Global Risk & Specialties, Marsh

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

“SSA & Company enhanced our acquisition ramp capability and helped us exit faster and get a few more clicks on our multiple.”

Managing Director, PE Firm

Featured Insights

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A Painful Year Looms for Issuers of Middle-Market Consumer Credit Cards

Pierre Buhler was featured in this American Banker article outlining strategies for credit card issuers operating in an increasingly complex environment. 

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Weighing Risk and Reward with Gen AI Vendor Selection

Nick Kramer was quoted in this CIO article about things to consider when choosing a gen AI vendor. 

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CIO Priorities and Trends for 2024

Nick Kramer was featured in this TechTarget article looking at the top trends and priorities for CIO’s in 2024. 

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Tiptoeing Into a Soft Landing in 2024

Fears of recession persisted for much of 2023 but now, analysts are cautiously shifting the conversation. Matt Katz was featured in this WWD article discussing how retail will be impacted in 2024 as fears of recession ease. 

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How 2023 Became the Year of Cost Cutting for Retailers

Last year, rather focus on growth, many retailers focused on cutting costs. Matt Katz was quoted in this Modern Retail article discussing pressures that led many retailers to focus on cost cutting last year. 

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Looking Back at 2023

2023 was a difficult market in many ways. Acquisitions and dollars invested along with exits and IPOs were down while capital under management continued to accumulate. As a result, the world for financial sponsors grew much more competitive, causing them to focus on building distinctive, proven competitive advantages – in raising capital, in finding deals, in exiting, and of course, in fundamental value creation.

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Employee Feature: Pierre Buhler

Managing Director Pierre Buhler was recently profiled by his Alma Mater, Universite de Strasbourg, in France. Read the translated article below:

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Cyber Monday Spending Hits Record

Matt Katz is featured in this Barron’s article examining consumer spending over this Black Friday and Cyber Weekend. 

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Deal-Hunters on Track to Spend Record $12B in US Cyber Monday Shopping Spree

Matt Katz was featured in this Reuters article speaking about consumer spending during cyber weekend.

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Cyber Weekend Sales Top $10 Billion as Retailers Gear up for Cyber Monday

Matt Katz was featured in this Digital Commerce 360 article about why the beauty category is poised to win big this holiday season.

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In the Age of Self Service, Live Agents Remain a Must-Have

Nick Kramer is featured in this CX Dive article about bridging the gap between self-service and live agents in the customer service landscape.

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Corporate Overhaul at Citigroup

Pierre Buhler was featured in this CNBC article about the corporate overhaul underway at Citigroup in the wake of the new CEO Jane Fraser’s plan for sweeping layoffs in an attempt to cut costs.

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Citi Considers 10% Job Reduction

Pierre Buhler is featured in this Retail Dive article about the reorganization underway at Citigroup under new CEO Jane Fraser.

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Targeting Friction in Corporate Cash Flow

Pierre Buhler is featured in this American Banker article about new strategies for corporations looking to better manage cash flow and working capital. 

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Rising Costs, Tough Choices: Banking in the Era of Inflation

Banks have entered a period of increased uncertainty over the last few months. Notation agencies like Fitch have already started to review ratings, and countless banks are either downgraded or being considered for a downgrade. No one is spared, neither small banks nor large banks.

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Banking’s Cost Crunch: Tackling Layoffs and Regulatory Challenges

Beyond personnel overages, banks are pressed to get their costs well under control for the foreseeable future. The second article in our two-part series looking at the top risks facing banks focuses on the ever more demanding regulatory and compliance requirements, increased need for human and financial resources, and commercial and personal defaults/default risks to avoid.

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The Year’s Top 10 Enterprise AI Trends

Nick Kramer was featured in this CIO Online article looking at business process automation, one of the top 10 trends in enterprise AI for 2023.

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CAREERS

Your Journey at SSA & Company

We are always on the lookout for smart and creative problem solvers to join our talented, diverse team. If you are looking to grow with an innovative, global firm that fosters professional development and career advancement, we want to talk to you.

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