Horváth USA

Forbes magazine, in cooperation with Statista 2025, has awarded the "World's Best Management Consulting Firms" for the third time. The listing includes around 230 leading consulting firms that have received top ratings from clients in at least three geographic regions (continents).

Welcome to this edition of CIO Insights, where we spotlight the dynamic and powerful ecosystem of SAP Partners. In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, businesses face mounting pressure to innovate, streamline operations, and remain competitive. SAP Partners are pivotal in helping organizations meet these challenges head-on by providing tailored solutions that drive digital transformation and unlock new potential.

In this issue, we explore how SAP Partners are helping businesses leverage the full power of SAP’s enterprise solutions, including S/4HANA, SAP Cloud Platform, and SAP’s intelligent suite of applications. These partnerships enable organizations to modernize their core systems, integrate cutting-edge technologies such as AI and machine learning, and move confidently toward the future of digital enterprise.

The management consulting industry plays a pivotal role in helping organizations navigate 

complex business challenges, improve performance, and drive strategic growth. Consultants 

provide objective expertise and actionable insights across a wide range of domains, including strategy, operations, digital transformation, organizational design, and change management. 

As global markets become more competitive and technologically advanced, businesses increasingly rely on consulting firms to guide them through uncertainty, implement innovative 

solutions, and build long-term resilience. With its blend of analytical rigor, industry knowledge, and practical implementation support, management consulting continues to be a vital partner in shaping the future of modern enterprises. 

René Linsner is a distinguished partner at Horváth, leveraging over two decades of expertise in management consulting. Specializing in management concepts, FP&A, digitalization, and SAP 

S/4HANA, he drives business transformation with a focus on operational management, planning, and reporting. 

The digital age presents businesses with a complex web of challenges and opportunities. Navigating this maze requires not just technological prowess, but a deep understanding of business processes, industry dynamics, and strategic vision. 

At the helm of Horváth & Partners, a leading international management consultancy, CEO René Linsner embodies this multifaceted leadership, guiding the firm and its clients through successful business transformations. This feature story explores Linsner’s leadership, Horváth & Partners’ key achievements, and the firm’s strategic approach to driving digital success with a particular focus on SAP solutions.

Main topics

• Concrete insights and experiences on how to successfully become an AI- and data-driven company
• Strong value-driven AI & Data cases in Commercials, Operations, and Finance from leading companies
• Innovative approaches, methods, and technologies in decision support for managers
   

Target attendees
International managers and specialists from the fields of finance, BI, controlling and related areas from a wide range of industries who deal with AI and data-driven potential in the area of corporate management.
 

Benefits

• Gain inspiration and broaden your perspective beyond familiar boundaries.
• Benefit from the solutions and insights shared by participating companies.
• Obtain valuable insights into current topics.
• Use the conference as a platform for in-depth discussions and sustainably expand your network.
   

Participation Information
The participation fee is EUR 990, plus statutory VAT.*

*This includes documentation of the approved presentations, lunch, the evening event, and conference beverages. In the event of a cancellation up to 4 weeks before the event, a processing fee of EUR 200 plus VAT will be charged. For cancellations made later or in case of no-shows, we regret that the participation fee cannot be refunded. However, the registration can be transferred to a substitute participant. Participants can benefit from special room rates. Please note that accommodation must be booked and paid for individually. Information about the reserved room block will be provided with your registration confirmation.
 

Location - DUSconference plus, Düsseldorf

The event unites the German-American business community from across the U.S. to network, strengthen existing relationships and engage in meaningful transatlantic collaboration. This is a joint initiative of all five GACC Chambers in the U.S.

Horváth USA will be attending and we’re looking forward to meeting you there.

Interested to learn more about the technologies we believe will have the largest influence on the world of manufacturing?

Horváth USA will be at the PLMA - Private Label Manufacturers Association annual meeting & leadership conference and our CEO, René Linsner will be presenting "What technologies will impact connected factories in the coming year?" on April 16 at 1100am in the Emerging Technologies-AI track. The session will focus on technology as a catalyst for building brands that drive success. By aligning AI capabilities with operational rigor, Horváth charts a path toward the private label brands of 2030: intelligent, efficient, and future-ready.