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

Empowering faster & smarter decisions through integrated insights and flexible forecasting
Planning and forecasting are evolving fast.The shift from static, finance-only exercises to integrated, continuous, and insight-driven processes that enable organizations to respond to change in real time is obvious. In this online event, hosted by Horváth USA together with Jedox and Qbit, we’ll explore how leading companies are rethinking their planning landscape to stay ahead in 2026 and beyond.

Our experts will uncover the latest market dynamics – from the growing demand for cross-functional integration in planning and forecasting to the rise of AI and predictive technologies that are reshaping how decisions are made. Building on these trends, we’ll showcase best-practice approaches to designing a future-proof planning framework, including driver-based methodologies and data-driven scenario modeling that connect finance, operations, and strategy. 

Together with our technology partners, we’ll demonstrate how consulting and implementation go hand in hand: Qbit will share how a structured implementation approach ensures that technology truly supports business design, driving transparency, agility, and adoption across the organization while creating value. Jedox will bring the concepts to life through a live demo case that illustrates how adaptive planning, and integrated forecasting can be operationalized in a modern platform.
 

Key takeaways

• Why the integration of functional planning and forecasting is a key success factor for 2026 and beyond
• How conceptual design and technology must align for long-term success
• What role AI-powered forecasting and automation play in increasing speed and decision quality
   

Speakers
Henrik Andreassen, CEO, Qbit ApS 
Tim Caudill, Vice President - Solution Advisory Americas, Jedox Inc. 
Nikolas Spatz, Expert Business Transformation & Host, Horváth
Dominik Klehr, Planning & Forecasting Expert, Horváth
 

Participation Information
Attendance is free of charge

Location - Online webinar

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