Erin Powers

Erin Powers, a Senior Managing Director at P&C Global, is a recognized leader in the Strategy & Innovation practice worldwide. She is a key contributor to the Corporate Performance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Organization & Human Capital practice groups. Erin also holds significant roles in the firm’s Governance Committee, Ethics and Compliance Committee, and the Global Operating Committee.

With a career spanning over 25 years, Erin’s expertise is deeply rooted in high-tech, manufacturing, luxury retail, travel & hospitality, and professional services industries. She works closely with client CEOs and C-suite executives, providing strategic guidance on corporate strategy, innovation, growth strategy, go-to-market strategy, business-model innovation, corporate performance improvement, end-to-end transformations, and Board-related governance issues.

Erin’s professional journey began at Groupe Renault in corporate development, where she eventually became the Head of Innovation. She then joined Capgemini as the Managing Director of the Strategy & Innovation practice.

Erin’s academic credentials include a BA and Master of Computer Science (MCompSci) from the University of Oxford, an MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance, and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Strategy and Innovation from Said Business School at the University of Oxford. She also holds the Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) credential from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences and is a SAS Certified Data Scientist.

At P&C Global, Erin has led several market-leading client engagements across various industries. Some notable examples include:

• Transforming High-Tech Manufacturing with Data Science: Erin led a team that collaborated with a leading high-tech manufacturing firm. They implemented advanced data analytics, resulting in an operational savings of $50 million and a 20% increase in production efficiency within the first year.
• Revolutionizing Luxury Retail with AI: Under Erin’s leadership, P&C Global partnered with a luxury retail brand to implement AI-driven solutions. This led to a 30% increase in sales, generating an additional €100 million in revenue within the first year of implementation.
• Innovating Travel and Hospitality with Strategic Innovation: Erin’s team worked with a major player in the travel and hospitality industry to implement a strategic innovation framework. This resulted in an increase in customer satisfaction that led to a repeat business worth $75 million within 18 months.

Erin is known for her outgoing, intuitive, and engaging personality. She serves as a mentor to many young rising Data Science and Quantitative Analytics professionals within the firm. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and photography with her husband and adult children.

When reflecting on her tenure with P&C Global, Erin quips, “If I had a penny for every time we’ve exceeded expectations, I’d probably own a small island by now! The firm’s growth has been nothing short of a rocket launch, and the impact we’ve made on our clients and employees is the fuel that keeps us soaring. As for the future, I’ve got my space helmet on and I’m ready to continue shaping the galaxies of our firm and the industries we serve!”