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May 17 2011 - 2:00AM
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Management Consulting Group PLC
17 May 2011
17 May 2011
Management Consulting Group PLC
Alexander Proudfoot (part of MCG) announces progress in Latin
America
Management Consulting Group PLC ("MCG" or the "Group"), the
international professional services group, today provides an update
on recent developments in Alexander Proudfoot's operations in Latin
America.
Alexander Proudfoot has appointed Paulo Amorim as President of
its operations in Latin America, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Paulo
was previously a Partner at Kornferry International and has held
senior positions in manufacturing and consulting businesses in
Latin America and the United States. He will lead the further
development of the Alexander Proudfoot business in Brazil and more
widely in Latin America, in line with MCG's strategy to grow its
operations in these markets.
Alexander Proudfoot is experiencing increasing demand from
clients operating in the Brazilian market. The country is
experiencing strong growth in a number of industries, particularly
those associated with chemicals, manufacturing and natural
resources. Alexander Proudfoot has a well established operation in
Brazil, serving local and international clients in these and other
sectors.
Alexander Proudfoot is currently undertaking a significant
project with Oxiteno which is a leader in the chemicals industry in
Brazil. Oxiteno is a subsidiary of Ultrapar, one of Brazil's
leading fuel distributors (Petrol and LPG) and providers of storage
for liquid bulk. Working with the senior management team of
Oxiteno, Alexander Proudfoot is undertaking an assignment to help
reinforce the company's market position. The project is scheduled
to last approximately nine months.
Nick Stagg, Chief Executive commented:
"We are pleased to see Alexander Proudfoot building on its
success in the Brazilian market by working with leading companies
in a diverse range of industries. Paulo Amorim's appointment as
President of Alexander Proudfoot in Latin America will help us to
increase our presence in this fast growing market. The project with
Oxiteno is an excellent example of Alexander Proudfoot employing
its global capabilities in revenue enhancement, cost control and
productivity effectively. Oxiteno chose to partner with Alexander
Proudfoot because of its ability to deliver tangible, realisable
benefits and its track record of successful projects delivering
long term results."
For further information please contact:
Management Consulting Group PLC Tel: +44 20 7710 5000
Nick Stagg, Chief Executive
Chris Povey, Group Finance Director
Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 20 7831 3113
Ben Atwell, Susan Quigley
Notes to editors:
Management Consulting Group PLC (MMC.L) provides professional
services across a wide range of industries and sectors.
It comprises two independently managed practices: Alexander
Proudfoot and Kurt Salmon. Alexander Proudfoot develops and
implements operational improvements to its clients to increase
productivity and reduce costs. Kurt Salmon provides consultancy
services to a wide range of industries in both the private and
public sectors. The Group operates worldwide. For further
information, visit www.mcgplc.com.
Alexander Proudfoot, established in 1946 and headquartered in
Atlanta, develops and implements operational improvements to its
clients to increase productivity and reduce costs. Proudfoot has
offices in Brazil, Canada, the US, the UK, France, Germany and
South Africa. It has strong expertise in the mining, financial
services, manufacturing and telecommunications industries.
Oxiteno is part of one of the largest business groups in Brazil,
with a leading position in its markets achieved during more than 40
years of history. The company supplies a broad range of market
segments, particularly crop protection chemicals, food, cosmetics,
leather, detergents, packaging for beverages, thread and polyester
filaments, brake fluids, petroleum and coatings. With over one
thousand employees, Oxiteno has industrial operations in the
Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela and commercial offices in Argentina,
Belgium and the United States.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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