Michael Hedegard Promoted to Partner at Everest Group | Press Release
Everest Group has announced the promotion of Michael Hedegard to the role of partner. Hedegard, who joined the consulting and research firm in 2007, is known for his keen focus on helping clients from across industries solve complex problems and reap optimal value from initiatives related to go-to-market strategies, IT and business services sourcing, and operational design and delivery.
“Michael is a versatile problem solver. He has an ability to unravel complexity and help clients adopt strategies that put them on the path to operational excellence and corporate growth,” stated Peter Bendor-Samuel, founder & CEO, Everest Group. “It’s a promotion well earned. Michael consistently demonstrates the firm’s core values in how he services clients, leads teams, and builds the firm.”
One of Hedegard’s areas of focus includes developing innovative thinking related to the impact of automation, such as cognitive and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), on services. Recognizing the large unrealized value potential, he is guiding enterprises through the transformational opportunities and operational issues of managing a digital workforce. He has developed strategic thinking on fundamental changes traditional service providers can make to shift their business model to embrace the value of automation. Michael advises automation tool providers on creating value in a rapidly evolving services market.
As partner, Michael will be the primary leader of client teams focused on helping clients drive change across a range of IT and business process services models that result in material business outcomes.