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  • Richard DeKaser Speaks on Marketplace Economy

    Fed Holds Off on New Steps to Help U.S. Economy | 4.26.2012
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, speaks on American Public Media's "Marketplace Morning Report" regarding how the Federal Reserve's moves impact the economy.



  • Parthenon Education Practice Report Cited in Governing the States and Localities

    Video Games in the Classroom? | 4.25.2012
    The Parthenon Group's report, The Cost of an Online Education, commissioned by the Fordham Institute, is referred to in this article reporting on the Brookings Institute's discussion on social networking and education.

  • Richard DeKaser Quoted in Banker & Tradesman

    Economist Sees Recovery Gaining Steam | 4.20.2012
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, spoke at the Greater New England Credit Union Show in Boxborough, MA, saying that the region's "half-speed recover", may finally be picking up a bit of steam.



  • Richard DeKaser Speaks on Marketplace Business

    What to Learn from this Season's Earnings | 4.19.2012
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, speaks on American Public Media's "Marketplace Morning Report" regarding the transition to profit growth slow down.



  • Richard DeKaser Speaks on Bloomberg

    Ablin, DeKaser, Maki on U.S. Economy, Fed | 4.9.2012
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, speaks on Bloomberg Television "Street Smart" regarding investment strategies, the U.S. labor market and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.



  • Richard DeKaser Speaks on NBR

    What's Left For Economy in 2012? | 4.9.2012
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, shares his predictions on what’s in store for the economy at the end of the year.



  • Parthenon Report Cited by The Journal

    How Much Does Blended Learning Cost? | 4.5.2012
    The Parthenon Group's report, "The Costs of Online Learning", was cited as a laying out good analysis in laying out the costs of blended learning. The report was written by Tamara Battaglino, Partner and Co-Head of the Education Practice, Matt Haldeman, Senior Principal and Eleanor Laurans, Senior Principal and published by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.

  • Richard DeKaser Quoted in Bloomberg News

    Services Displace Factories in Driving U.S. Expansion | 3.26.2012
    Richard DeKaser, Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, comments on the impact of the service industry on the economy.



  • Parthenon Report Cited by the Times Higher Education

    India: Profitable Growth | 3.22.2012
    The Parthenon Group's report "Private Universities in India: An Investment in National Development" was recently cited in a news article posted by Times Higher Education.

  • Richard DeKaser Interviewed on Marketplace Morning Report

    As Inflation Rises This Year, Should We Be Worried? | 3.16.2012
    Richard DeKaser, Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, comments on how inflation will impact consumers.



  • Hindustan Times Article on Report Released by Parthenon at EDGE 2012 Forum

    Rise in Private Universities in India: Report | 3.13.2012
    Private universities in the country have more than doubled in the last six years, according to the findings of a new report by The Parthenon Group. While the country had 20 private universities prior to 2005, that figure surged to 107 last year.

  • The Economic Times Article Quoting Karan Khemka on New L&T Leadership

    K Venkataramanan Rise as L&T's New MD and CEO Seen in Tune With Plans | 3.10.2012
    Partner, Karan Khemka, comments on the appointment of K Venkataramanan as the managing director and CEO of L&T.



  • Parthenon Report Cited by DXB News

    Quality the Big Challenge for Private Education Hubs | 3.9.2012
    The Parthenon Group's report "Investment Opportunities in K-12 and Higher Education in the UAE and Saudi Arabia" was recently cited in a news article posted by DXB News.

  • Matthew Robb Quoted in Times Higher Education

    Private Equity Firm Enters "Exclusive" Talks on College of Law Purchase | 3.8.2012
    Parthenon's Matthew Robb, Senior Principal, comments on the potential purchase of the College of Law by a for-profit private operator.



  • Richard DeKaser Comments on Connection Between Productivity and Hiring

    U.S. Worker Productivity Growth Slowed in Q4, Which Could Signal More Hiring in Coming Months | 3.7.2012
    Richard DeKaser, Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, comments on worker productivity and hiring cycles.




  • Amit Garga Comments on Private School Enrolment in UAE

    Parents Shun State Schools in Favour of Private | 3.2.2012
    Parthenon's Amit Garga, Senior Principal in the emerging markets and education practice, comments on private school enrolment trends in the UAE, and the impact on tuition.

  • Richard DeKaser Comments on Economic Forecast in International Business Times

    GDP Revised Up to 3% in 4Q | 3.1.2012
    Richard DeKaser, Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, comments on the revised GDP growth estimate.




  • Richard DeKaser Quoted on Factory Production and Economy

    Factories Churning Out More Products Help Kindle U.S. Expansion | 2.16.2012
    Richard DeKaser, Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, comments on the impact of factory production on the U.S. economy.




  • Parthenon's Karan Khemka Featured in Funding for Independent Schools

    Foreign Fields | 2.1.2012
    Partner, Karan Khemka, and the Parthenon team report on the trend in expansion of UK independent school brands overseas.



  • ACQ Magazine Interviews Paul Ahern on His Promotion to Partner

    Movers | 2.1.2012
    In the January/February 2012 issue of ACQ Magazine, Parthenon's Paul Ahern was interviewed on his new role as partner in Parthenon's London office.

  • Richard DeKaser Speaks on Fox Business

    Consumers Pessimistic About Economic Outlook? | 1.31.2012
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, speaks with Fox Business on the outlook for the housing sector and broader economy.

  • Parthenon's Richard DeKaser Quoted in CBC News Article

    US Economy Growing at Fastest Pace in a Year | 1.27.2012
    Richard DeKaser, Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, comments on the growth of the US economy over the next year.



  • Matthew Robb Published in Real Deals

    UK Higher Education - Opportunities for Investment | 1.24.2012
    Matthew Robb, Senior Principal at Parthenon, identifies potential areas of growth among higher education providers.




  • Parthenon Deal Announcement

    The Parthenon Group Congratulates Actis on Its Investment in Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional | 1.23.2012
    The Parthenon Group congratulates global private equity investor, Actis, on its investment in Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional, one of Brazil's leading Universities.

  • Karan Khemka Quoted with Times Higher Education

    Fuel For-Profits to 'Jump-Start' Tottering Economy | 1.19.2012
    Investing more money in for-profit universities could "jump-start" the global economy, it has been suggested, and is the best way to create jobs and sustain economic growth in developing markets such as Asia and Latin America.

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  • Richard DeKaser Speaks on Nightly Business Report

    Housing Recovery Optimism from Economist Dekaser | 1.17.2012
    After three years best described as bouncing along the bottom, the housing market ended last year on an encouraging note — sales, construction and homebuilder sentiment all improved markedly.

  • Richard DeKaser Speaks on Bloomberg TV

    Payroll Growth Huge for 2012 Election, DeKaser Says | 1.6.2012
    Richard DeKaser, Deputy Chief Economist at The Parthenon Group, discusses the December employment report and the outlook for the U.S. economy.

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  • Press Release: The Parthenon Group Announces Partner Promotions

    Parthenon’s Global Reach Continues to Broaden With Promotions in Both London and Mumbai | 1.3.2012
    Boston, MA, January 3, 2012 – Global strategic advisory firm, The Parthenon Group, has promoted two firm members to its partnership effective January 1, 2012. The promotions include Paul Ahern in the London office and Ashwin Assomull in the Mumbai office.

  • Parthenon's Abhinav Mital Quoted in The Times of India

    Learning Curve | 12.25.2011
    Parthenon's Abhinav Mital, Senior Principal in the emerging markets and education practice, comments on what investors look for to ensure the quality of private schools.



  • Press Release: Parthenon Wins Consultants of the Year Award

    The Parthenon Group Wins Consultants of the Year at Education Investor Awards | 12.22.2011
    The Parthenon Group (“Parthenon”) was named the winner in the Consultants of the Year category at Education Investor magazine’s annual award ceremony, held in London on November 17th. Parthenon was selected for the award after a busy year for the firm’s education practice during a time of great change, not least in the UK Higher Education (HE) sector.

  • Parthenon Cited in Zawya Article on Abu Dhabi Education Reform

    Abu Dhabi Mulls Education Reform | 12.21.2011
    As Abu Dhabi addresses education reform across cycle 3 schools, Parthenon will be providing project management, research, analytical, advisory and administrative support.

  • University Business Article and Video on Matt Robb's Keynote Speech at UK HE Conference

    Students Will Be Tough Customers | 12.14.2011
    Parthenon's Matt Robb, Senior Principal, was a key speaker at the Private Provision in Higher Education conference, in the UK.  Is is quoted in this article on the competitive nature of the higher education industry.  A video of Robb's speech can also be viewed along with the article.


  • Parthenon Cited in FT.com Article

    SDA Bocconi to Open Business School in India | 12.14.2011
    Parthenon research cited in FT.com article discussing Italy’s Università Bocconi as the first leading international university to open an India-based business school under its brand.

  • Parthenon's Karan Khemka Quoted in Gulf News Regarding Education Investment Opportunities

    Education Is Big Business | 12.11.2011
    Parthenon's Karan Khemka, Partner, is quoted in regards to investment opportunities in higher education for the UAE and MENA region.



  • Parthenon's Richard DeKaser Quoted on Yahoo Finance Regarding European Central Bank

    ECB Balks at Big Buys of Bonds in Europe | 12.9.2011
    Parthenon's Richard DeKaser, Deputy Chief Economist, comments on the ECB's decision on sovereign bond purchasing.


  • Ashwin Assomull Quoted in FT.com Regarding Indian MBAs

    Indian MBAs: Less Attractive | 12.2.2011
    Parthenon's Ashwin Assomull, Partner, comments on why students may find the MBA as a less attractive degree than it once was.

  • Richard DeKaser Interviewed on Fox Business News with Charles Payne

    Euro Debt Contagion in the Works? | 11.29.2011
    Richard DeKaser speaks with Charles Payne on Fox Business News about the latest in the European debt crisis, and the risk of financial contagion to the U.S.

  • Parthenon's Robert Lytle Interviewed on AMEInfo.com Regarding Middle East Education

    Private Education Offers Good Investment Opportunities | 11.21.2011
    Robert Lytle, Partner, The Parthenon Group, talks to Phil Blizzard about the investment opportunities that will arise through the rapid expansion of private education across the Middle East, with substantial returns on the operational aspects, rather than the real estate option.


  • Reuters - Parthenon's Chris Ross Quoted on Job Training Study

    Job Training Programs Falling Short: Survey | 11.17.2011
    Chris Ross, Partner, comments on the importance of job training as part of a workforce program.  Ross's comments are based on a study by The Parthenon Group, The Role of Community and Private Sector Colleges in Job Training, sponsored by Corinthian Colleges.

  • Parthenon Reports Cited in Zawya Article

    Investment Opportunities in Private Education of $17 Billion Up to 2015 | 11.16.2011
    Two Parthenon reports are cited in the analysis of the investment volume in the private education sector in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC).  

  • MarketWatch.com Article Featuring Richard DeKaser

    U.S. Economy to Muddle Along, Top Forecaster Says | 11.15.2011
    Parthenon's Richard DeKaser, Deputy Chief Economist, is featured in an article by MarketWatch.com. Richard is the winner of the October Forecaster of the Month award from MarketWatch.

  • Parthenon's Ashwin Assomull Quoted in Business Today Regarding Education Report

    Peer Pressure - Multimedia Classroom Business Growth Slows Down | 11.13.2011
    Ashwin Assomull, Senior Principal, comments on the lower market expectations for education technology companies.

  • University World News

    Arab States: Quality Low Despite Privatisation Boom | 11.9.2011
    Parthenon's report, Investment Opportunities in K-12 and Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is sited in the analysis of the education system in the Arab states.

  • HBR Blog Network: Tony Tjan

    Most Recent Post | 11.1.2011
    Vice Chairman Tony Tjan is a recognized thought leader in the business arena and is one of the World Economic Forum Global Leaders of Tomorrow. He has a regular blog on Harvard Business Review online, providing insights on a range of topics.
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  • BBC News - Business Article on Manufacturing Sector

    US Manufacturing Growth Slows to a Crawl | 11.1.2011
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, comments on the U.S. manufacturing sector.

  • Parthenon's Karan Khemka Quoted on Education Investment Opportunities in the UAE

    Private Sector Beckons Investment Opportunities in Education | 10.30.2011
    Karan Khemka, Partner, presented at the BFE MENA conference on the UAE's private school and higher education sector worth about $2.8 billion, citing that the demand in certain segments of this market are set to grow.

  • Parthenon's Robert Lytle on Panel at Building Future Education MENA Conference in Dubai

    Dubai International Academic City Highlights Opportunities in Regional Sector at 'Building Future Education MENA' | 10.27.2011
    Parthenon's Robert Lytle, Partner and Head of the Education Centre of Excellence, For Profit and International, sits on the BFE MENA panel themed "How to Attract Investment for the Advancement of Education." 

  • Parthenon's Robert Lytle Interviewed on Emirates 24\7 Regarding UAE Education

    TV Interview Regarding UAE Education Reform and BFE MENA Conference | 10.26.2011
    Parthenon's Robert Lytle, Partner and Head of the Education Centre of Excellence, For Profit and International, is interviewed on the topic of why improvements in the UAE education system will reduce youth unemployment levels, which is costing the region close to $50 billion each year.

  • Parthenon's Karan Khemka Interviewed on Dubai One Regarding Education Investment Opportunities

    TV Interview Regarding UAE's Education Sector Seeing a Boom | 10.25.2011
    Parthenon's Karan Khemka, Partner, is interviewed on the topic of UAE investment opportunities in private education.

  • Parthenon's Abhinav Mital Quoted on FT.com BeyondBrics Blog

    India’s Universities: Could Do Better | 10.17.2011
    India is one of the greatest economic success stories of the past twenty years and its citizens swell the ranks of Forbes’s list of billionaires. But its higher education system lags far behind those of the developed nations it is leapfrogging economically.

  • Gulf Today Article Citing Parthenon's Education Work Informing the Abu Dhabi Education Council on Next Steps

    Experts Call for Restructuring of Cycle 3 Education System | 10.14.2011
    The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) has used the results of a comprehensive review of its curriculum by Parthenon, to initiate a full re-structuring of the Cycle 3 school system. this was announced at the "Creating Pathways to Success - the Role of Cycle 3 in Developing Youth to Meet Future Needs" form at the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 13, 2011.

  • AMEinfo.com Article Citing Parthenon's Education Work Informing the Abu Dhabi Education Council on Next Steps

    The Abu Dhabi Education Council Organizes Creating Pathways to Success Forum to Review Cycle 3 | 10.13.2011
    The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) has used the results of a comprehensive review of its curriculum by Parthenon, to initiate a full re-structuring of the Cycle 3 school system.  this was announced at the "Creating Pathways to Success - the Role of Cycle 3 in Developing Youth to Meet Future Needs" form at the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 13, 2011.

  • Times Higher Education Article Featuring Parthenon's Matthew Robb

    Salary Premium From Post-92s Can Trump That of Bigger Names | 9.22.2011
    Matthew Rob, Senior Principal at The Parthenon Group, is featured in this Times Higher Education article reporting on how an institutions' locale and curricula can help graduates out earn Russell Group peers.

  • Next Generation Learning: Defining and Scaling the Opportunity

    Press Release | 9.20.2011
    BOSTON, September 20, 2011 – Imagine a world in which students receive personalized instruction based on need, skill and interest, and where technology enhances the ability of all students to reach their individual learning potential. This is no idealist view, but rather a description of Next Generation Learning (NGL), a nascent movement embraced by a new generation of educators, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and policy makers. At its center is a dramatic re-envisioning of each student’s experience.

  • NPR Marketplace Morning Report with Richard DeKaser

    Radio Broadcast | 9.9.2011
    Richard DeKaser is interviewed regularly on NPR's radio program, Marketplace Morning Report.

  • Richard DeKaser on Bloomberg TV

    DeKaser Says Fed `Running Out of Ammo' for Economy: Video | 8.26.2011
    DeKaser speaks with Margaret Brennan and Dominic Chu on Bloomberg Television's "InBusiness With Margaret Brennan" to discuss Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's August 26th speech at the Kansas City Fed's annual forum in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

  • Richard DeKaser Interviewed on Fox Business News with Charles Payne

    Fed to Wait on New Policy | 8.26.2011
    Richard DeKaser speaks with Charles Payne on Fox Business News about Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's August 26th speech at the Kansas City Fed's annual forum in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

  • Hindustan Times Article

    Less than 10% Indians Take Student Loans: Report | 8.16.2011
    Parthenon Partner, Karan Khemka, is quoted in a recent Hindustan Times article that also includes highlights from a recent Parthenon report on financing higher education in India.

  • Richard DeKaser on Nightly Business Report PBS

    Seeking a Real Bipartisan Deficit Solution | 8.15.2011
    Richard DeKaser, Deputy Chief Economist, provided commentary on Nightly Business Report (PBS).

  • Richard DeKaser on Bloomberg.com

    Best Consumer Spending Forecaster DeKaser Sees U.S. Rebound | 8.2.2011
    Parthenon's Deputy Chief Economist, Richard DeKaser, was recently quoted by reporter Bob Willis on Bloomberg.com.

  • Guardian Article by Matthew Robb

    The threat to the UK teaching universities is real and imminent | 6.30.2011

    The recent reforms to UK Higher Education have created a quasi-market for students, open to many providers. Incumbent public universities need to change their business models and marketing to respond to these new providers.

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  • The Times of India Article by Parthenon's Karan Khemka

    Demographic Dividend or Deficit | 6.6.2011
    In the last few years, there has been a sense of urgency regarding the Indian higher education sector. While the government has introduced a host of new policies, the need for private sector participation has become even more imperative.

  • Richard DeKaser Interviewed on CNBC with Steve Liesman

    Stagflation on Horizon? | 5.16.2011

    Richard DeKaser offers insight on the NABE Outlook Survey with CNBC's Steve Liesman.

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  • Times Higher Education Article by Parthenon's Matthew Robb

    Here Be Treasure, but Sector Unprepared for Private Raiding Parties | 5.12.2011
    The Browne Review has created a quasi-marketplace for English higher education (and Welsh institutions, if not Welsh students). These are truly interesting times. While nobody has an infallible crystal ball, The Parthenon Group's international experience highlights lessons that should inform the thinking of English and Welsh higher education institutions. Most importantly, the high fees that will be charged across the sector will encourage new providers to enter the market, with far-reaching consequences in the medium term.

  • Richard DeKaser Interviewed on Fox Business with Charles Payne

    Federal Reserve's Latest Meeting | 4.26.2011
    Richard DeKaser speaks with Charles Payne about the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting and likely outcome on Fox Business News.

  • Richard DeKaser Interviewed on Fox Business with Brian Sullivan

    Bye-Bye Jobless Recovery | 3.31.2011
    Richard DeKaser, Deputy Chief Economist with The Parthenon Group, spoke with Brian Sullivan and Fox Business on the ADP employment numbers and provided predictions for the labor market.

  • Parthenon's Robert Lytle Interviewed on BBC

    Qatar: Turning knowledge into the new oil | 3.18.2011
    Robert Lytle, Partner and Head of Parthenon's Education Center of Excellence, provides comments for BBC's report, "Qatar: Turning knowledge into the new oil"

  • Affordability a Critical Issue in Indian Higher Education

    The Parthenon Group Releases Report on Challenges and Solutions | 3.10.2011
    Karan Khemka and Robert Lytle
    Mumbai, 10 March 2011 – The Parthenon Group released a report, “Financing Indian Higher Education,” today. Mr. Kapil Sibal, Honourable Union Minister for Human Resource Development, released the report at the EDGE Conference 2011 in the presence of Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha. Also present were Mr. Robert Lytle, Partner and Head, Education Center of Excellence, and Mr. Karan Khemka, Partner and Mumbai Office Head, of The Parthenon Group.

  • Parthenon surveyed more than 3500 schools in India to provide a data-driven approach on Investment Opportunities in the Education sector.

    Press Release | 3.9.2011
    Mumbai, India, 9 March 2011: Abhinav Mital, Principal, The Parthenon Group, shared perspectives on the role Private Equity could play in the Education Sector in India at The Leadership Series in Private Equity Conference, hosted by the Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA and Private Equity Pro Partners on 9 March in Mumbai.

  • Richard DeKaser on Nightly Business Report PBS

    Overhauling Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac | 3.7.2011

    Richard DeKaser, Deputy Chief Economist, provided commentary on Nightly Business Report (PBS).

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  • Parthenon's Richard DeKaser on CNBC Closing Bell

    Oil Fears Overblown? | 2.28.2011

    Richard DeKaser, Deputy Chief Economist, was interviewed on CNBC's Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo regarding whether fears over the dramatic rise in oil prices are overblown.

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  • Margot Rogers Joins The Parthenon Group as Vice Chairman, Senior Advisor on Education

    Press Release | World-class Education Center of Excellence adds a leader with deep experience at the nexus of education policy, strategy and implementation | 2.23.2011

    The Parthenon Group announced today that Margot Rogers will join the company as a Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor to Parthenon’s renowned Education Center of Excellence.

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  • Press Release, Radio Interview, and CNBC coverage of Parthenon’s 2011 Global Education Seminar

    Global Perspectives on K-12 and Higher Education | 1.27.2011
    Karan Khemka and Robert Lytle
    The Parthenon Group hosted the 2011 Education Seminar on January 26 in Dubai and January 27 in Mumbai. Speakers from Parthenon shared analysis on various hot topics in the Indian and GCC education sector.




    Press Release
    Strategic advisor for the global education industry, The Parthenon Group, Mumbai, reveals results from the 2011 Global Education Seminar hosted by the firm in Mumbai and Dubai. Findings revealed by the Parthenon Group addresses key topics in the education sector in India and the GCC.
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    Radio
    Karan Khemka participated in a radio interview with the Business Breakfast Show on Dubai Eye.
    Listen to the Interview

    CNBC-TV18
    Karen Khemka was interviewed by CNBC-TV18, Reporter’s Diary.
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    Presentations
    To download the presentations from the seminar, please click here.

  • The Parthenon Group Adds Partner to the Leadership Team

    Press Release | 12.16.2010
    Seth Reynolds

    Strategic Advisory Firm Strengthens its World-Class Education Center of Excellence Team with Partner Promotion

    Boston, MA, December 16, 2010 – The Parthenon Group announced today that it will be promoting Seth Reynolds to partner, where he will be a strong contributor to Parthenon’s world–class Education Center of Excellence. The promotion is effective January 1, 2011.

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  • The Parthenon Group Strengthens its Education Practice With the Appointment of Matthew Robb

    Press Release | 10.4.2010
    Matthew Robb
    London, 4th October, 2010 – The Parthenon Group (“Parthenon”), a leading strategy consultancy, today announced the appointment of Matthew Robb as a Senior Principal within its education practice, the Education Center of Excellence.

  • Gurcharan Das Joins Parthenon Group Advisory Board

    Press Release | 7.27.2010
    Rsenowned Author, Management Guru, and Public Intellectual Takes Advisory Role with Strategic Advisory Firm

    Mumbai, India, July 27, 2010 – Reiterating its commitment and focus towards strengthening their India operations, The Parthenon Group, a global strategic advisory boutique, has announced the appointment of renowned author, management guru and public intellectual, Gurcharan Das to its strategic advisory board for their India office, which is also the firm’s Asian headquarters.

  • Parthenon CNBC Europe Interview | Consumer Behavior

    UK Consumer Still Nervous | Mark Jeynes, Partner and London Office Head | 4.7.2010
    Mark Jeynes
    Mark Jeynes, Partner and London Office Head, was interviewed on CNBC Europe regarding the expectation of consumer behaviors based on Parthenon research.

  • Forbes Cites Parthenon's Research in India's Education Sector

    Parthenon's Education Center of Excellence Research Featured in Forbes | 4.2.2010
    Karan Khemka
    Parthenon's Partner and Mumbai Office Head, Karan Khemka, discusses why the new Foreign Educational Institutions Bill is not going to save Indian higher education system and how the solution will have to come from within India.  This perspective was featured as Forbes India cover page story and discussed in the Letter from the Editor.
    He also gives his views on why K-12 schools are such an attractive business in India. You can read his perspective on Parthenon's analysis in the following Forbes articles, and a letter from the Forbes India Editor:
    View Article on K-12: The Business of Schools
    View Article on Higher Education: Why They Won't Come to Teach You From Harvard
    Letter from Editor, Forbes India: Saving India's Higher Education

  • Christopher T. Jenny Appointed as President of The Parthenon Group

    The Parthenon Group Press Release | 3.16.2010
    Chris Jenny
    Senior Partner Expands His Leadership Role with Strategic Advisory Firm
    Boston, MA, March 16, 2010 – The Parthenon Group today announced that Chris Jenny was to augment his current role as Senior Partner, with the position of President, effective February, 2010.

  • Excellent Schools Detroit Citywide Education Plan Released

    Karl Cheng and Haven Ladd | 3.11.2010
    Karl Cheng and Haven Ladd
    The Parthenon Group supported the work of foundations and community leaders in Detroit, MI, organized as the Excellent Schools Detroit coalition, to develop a bold reform plan to improve educational outcomes for children in that city.  The plan was announced by the coalition, Detroit Public Schools and government leaders on March 9, 2010, at The Skillman Foundation.

  • Sports Slump May Be Over

    Forbes.com by Tom Van Riper | 3.10.2010
    Roger Brinner
    Parthenon's Chief Economist and Partner, Dr. Roger Brinner, recently spoke at the MIT Sports Conference, and was quoted in this Forbes.com article.  At the conference Dr. Brinner communicated that the sports industry is about to see an increase in sales again.


  • Parthenon Partners Speak at the 12th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference

    Rob Lytle and Karan Khemka | 2.24.2010
    Robert Lytle and Karan Khemka
    Two of Parthenon's partners presented at the 12th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference on February 23rd and 24th.  Partner and Co-Leader of our Education Center of Excellence, Rob Lytle, presented Parthenon's perspective on Private Sector Post-Secondary Schools.  Partner and Mumbai Office Head, Karan Khemka, presented Parthenon's perspective on Education Opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa.

  • The Parthenon Group Adds Four Partners to Leadership Team

    The Parthenon Group Press Release | 12.21.2009

    Strategic Advisory Firm Seeds Global Growth with Promotion of Four New Partners to the Leadership Team

    Boston, MA, December 21, 2009 – The Parthenon Group today announced that it will be promoting four of their members to partner. Karan Khemka, Haven Ladd, Chris Ross and Andres Saenz will join the leadership team, effective January 1, 2010.

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  • The Next Crisis: Coming in 2011

    Tony Tjan | 12.7.2009
    Tony Tjan
    Read our Vice Chairman, Tony Tjan's, Harvard Business Publishing online blog on The Next Crisis: Coming in 2011. The blog also features video clips from Parthenon’s Chairman and Managing Partner, Bill Achtmeyer.

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  • Why PE Firms Are Restructuring (and Not Just Their Portfolio Companies)

    Greg Pappas, Isabella Allen, Anneli Schalock | 9.1.2009

    Senior Partner Greg Pappas, Senior Principal Isabella Allen, and Principal Anneli Schalock have co-authored the above article for the fall 2009 edition of The Journal of Private Equity on organizational structures in Private Equity firms.

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  • 6 Lessons Learned in the Downturn

    Anthony Tjan | 7.1.2009
    Tony Tjan

    Read Vice Chairman Tony Tjan's, Harvard Business Publishing online blog on lessons to be learned in the down economy. The blog also features video clips from Parthenon’s Chairman and Managing Partner Bill Achtmeyer.

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  • Dawn Hudson Joins Parthenon Group as Vice Chairman

    The Parthenon Group Press Release | 3.27.2009
    Dawn Hudson

    Former Pepsi-Cola North American President and CEO Takes Leadership Role with Strategic Advisory Firm

    Boston, MA, March 27, 2009 - The Parthenon Group today announced that Dawn Hudson has joined the firm as vice chairman. Hudson, the former Pepsi-Cola president and CEO, North America, will contribute to all of the firm's practice areas with a particular focus on the consumer, retail and sports management offerings.

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