Philippe Mauchard and Will Smith assume roles as Chief Bridge Officer and Director of Open Networks respectively.

Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little is pleased to announce the appointments of Philippe Mauchard as Chief Bridge Officer, and Will Smith as Director of Open Networks. This strategic move underscores Arthur D. Little's commitment to reshaping and accelerating innovation in its open consulting and value consulting models.

With over 25 years of experience bridging corporates, startups and investors, Philippe Mauchard will be entrusted with the responsibility of advancing our client service innovation by further integrating Arthur D. Little’s pool of experts and its vast ecosystem of partners as Chief Bridge Officer. Furthermore, he will champion initiatives that focus on activating solutions based on collective intelligence, aiming to leverage the wisdom of Arthur D. Little’s network to bring transformative results for its clientele. Additionally, he will expand our value consulting models to drive value creation and align our interests with those of our clients. Previously a Partner at McKinsey & Company, Philippe’s experience includes being a founder of McKinsey Solutions, founding and leading his open innovation company, and working as Chief Investment Officer at SPDG. He is also co-founder of Teach for Belgium and a professor in Applied Marketing Analytics at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. 

Stepping into the role of Director of Open Networks, Will Smith will work in tandem with Philippe, ensuring that Arthur D. Little remains at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions and network-driven strategies. In particular, he will lead Presans, an Arthur D. Little company, leveraging his experience in consulting and startups to enhance its open innovation offerings. Throughout his career, Will has been instrumental in transforming ideas into growth and he has had leading roles at Happen Innovation, and at startups Plum Guide and JustPark. 

Ignacio Garcia Alves, CEO and Chairman of Arthur D. Little comments, "The appointment of Philippe and Will truly reflects Arthur D. Little's deep-rooted commitment to innovation and creating exceptional value for our clients. With them both on board, embodying our core values, we're excited to pave the way for new avenues of growth. Our unique approach, combining an open service model with an entrepreneurial client partnership, drives our ambition to boost innovation in ways that have never been seen before."