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The Future of Independent Management Consulting

Sales & Marketing
Business Growth & Strategy
Join industry experts as they explore what’s happening in the independent management consulting world today. How’s business in 2025, and what’s the forecast for the next year or two? What are clients looking for, and what trends are shaping demand? This panel will dive into key industry shifts, including why consultants are joining or leaving, what work-life balance looks like, and how the role is evolving. We’ll also examine the impact of AI—how it’s transforming consulting work and what it means for the future of the business. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on where independent management consulting is headed next.

May 14 - 15:50 to 16:50

Main Stage

About the speakers

Ray Culver

Founder & CEO of CWsolutions Group Managing Director, Americas at TALiNT Partners

Ray Culver is a staffing industry veteran with 30+ years of experience in sales, strategy, and leadership. As a Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP), he helps staffing firms and HR tech platforms develop go-to-market strategies in both the US and Europe. Before founding CWsolutions Group, Ray held leadership roles at Scout Exchange, Randstad NA, and ManpowerGroup NA, where he led national and global MSP Sales Channels. He also serves as Managing Director for TALiNT Partners, a UK-based talent insights organization. Ray is actively involved in non-profits across Southern California and advises startups in the US and Europe.

David Küpper

Managing Director at expertpowerhouse GmbH

David is the founder and Managing Director of expertpowerhouse, a platform that helps companies find and staff consultants and experts worldwide. His journey began elsewhere: with a background in engineering and physics, he studied in Germany, the US, and England before spending nearly a decade as a strategy consultant at BCG. Always eager to explore new opportunities, he founded expertpowerhouse, a multi-award-winning marketplace in the independent consulting industry, consistently recognized for its excellence. Since 2016, expertpowerhouse has been on a mission to connect businesses with top-tier consultants and experts, helping them succeed in their most critical projects. With deep roots in consulting, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for on-demand talent, the platform has built an outstanding global network supporting industries worldwide.