Thermoelectric Power Industry, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil
Energy Company
A US based energy company sought to determine the factors surrounding an investment in gas turbines for thermo electric plants in Argentina, Venezuela and Brazil. Atheneum engaged the most senior experts from this field in each country, executed the consultations and translated the responses into English. Atheneum provided the client with high quality intelligence in a cost efficient way that generated rapid results and allowed the client to move forward with the investment.
Manufacturing Industry, Germany
Private Equity Fund
A top tier private equity fund gained key information with Atheneum’s services regarding the customer base of a German tooling machine manufacturer. The fund sought exclusive access to advisors that could strengthen its understanding of the target and keep it ahead of competing firms. Atheneum reached out to 15 procurement executives who were then interviewed by the client. Following a successful acquisition, an Atheneum expert was effectively and expeditiously selected for a seat on the fund’s advisory board.
Textiles Industry, Chile
Manufacturer
A Chilean textiles manufacturer sought to understand why an international competitor had entered one of its regional markets. The client faced significant challenges in its research due to language barriers and time constraints. Atheneum presented 27 managing directors, senior executives and other stakeholders that elucidated the reasoning behind the move and provided intelligence for developing business strategies to counter the new competition. With the insight provided by Atheneum, the client was able to secure its position within the region.
Transportation Infrastructure Industry, China
Raw Materials Supplier
A Chinese company supplying the new high speed train connection initiative requested that Atheneum provide regional expertise to contribute to technical field audits. Atheneum connected the company with 10 highly specialized experts that discussed best practices, challenges and logistical concerns that could weigh in on the project. With the intelligence Atheneum supplied, the client was able to reassess its procedures and prevent costly miscalculations.
Refractory Industry, Germany
Strategic Consulting Firm
An Indian strategic consulting firm conducting market research on the refractory industry in Germany requested Atheneum’s assistance in connecting with the nation’s leading refractory specialists. The highly technical and scientific nature of the topic demanded much scrutiny in the matching of experts for the project. As requested, Atheneum drafted a written market intelligence summary on the competitive landscape of the refractory industry in Germany, thereby helping the client develop optimal business strategies.
Telecommunications Industry, Asia
Global Consulting Firm
A global consulting firm based in Germany was assessing the telecommunications industry, particularly the Smartphone market in the UK and Asia. The client requested Atheneum's support to gain an understanding of the purchasing trends and interactions between producers and mobile service providers. Atheneum assembled a panel of industry experts and executed the interviews, providing unmatched intelligence while keeping the anonymity of the client.
Pharmaceuticals Industry, Morocco
Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
A Moroccan pharmaceutical manufacturer sought to evaluate the performance of French competitors in their region. Through the Atheneum network, the client was able to better understand the trends of raw materials and generic drug imports from France, and gain valuable insight on forecasted import figures. Expert Sessions provided the client with a clear picture of the dynamics of the market which helped them secure their position in the region.
Real Estate Industry, Turkey
Real Estate Private Equity Firm
A UK based real estate private equity investor was able to acquire top-tier sales executives to develop a marketing plan and manage the sales of their high-end residential development project in Istanbul, Turkey, through Atheneum’s local expertise. By leveraging local marketing experts in the Atheneum platform, the client was able to significantly boost sales for units in one of the most prestigious residential areas in the city.
Public Policy Industry, Europe
Asset Management Firm
A European asset management firm needed reliable information regarding the euro crisis and the current political landscape. The client asked Atheneum to connect them with key opinions leaders that could deliver in-depth and sound insights on the situation. Through these consultations, the client gained intelligence that could help them identify profitable investment.
Health Care Industry, Latin America
Pharmaceutical Company
An American pharmaceutical producer was following the developments and trends in depressive disorders therapy in Latin America. Due to the time constraints, the broad scope of the project, and language barriers, the client asked Atheneum to acquire the needed data through interviews with experts and then systemize the research results to identify the key drivers, developments and trends in this market.
*Client references available on request.