Arthur D. Little APAC
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The oldest and longest operating consultancy in the world, Arthur D. Little, expanded into the Asia-Pacific markets more than 70 years ago when it began advising India’s first independent cabinet. It began operations in Japan in 1978 and has a proven track record of developing strategies for large corporations and government agencies. The firm remains an influential and ever-expanding presence in the region to this day, where it now operates across more than 10 countries in Asia.
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Vault Verdict
Despite being the oldest player in the consultant space, Arthur D. Little can feel like a start-up. The firm offers consultants the opportunity to build their career, their way, with its entrepreneurial culture, flexible hours, and strong career progression opportunities.
That said, Arthur D. Little may not be for everyone. The firm’s entrepreneurial culture can lead to long working hours at times. The firm's core markets are Asia, the Middle East/India, and Europe, with extremely high growth rates in Asia and the Middle East/India.
Looking ahead, most insiders seem to think that ADL has a bright future in the APAC region. Altogether, it’s a strong firm to consider if you’d like to build an international strategy consulting career that combi...
About the Company
Arthur D. Little has been at the forefront of innovation since 1886. It is an acknowledged thought leader in linking strategy, innovation, and transformation in technology-intensive and converging industries. The firm helps clients navigate changing business ecosystems to uncover new growth opportunities; in so doing, it supports clients in building innovation capabilities and transforming their organizations.
Consultants operate in Europe, Asia,the Middle East, and the Americas, offering tailored services to clients in a range of industries across three main functional practice areas. Consultants operate across a matrix structure of functional practices and industry practices which provide opportunities to work on a range of industries and functional areas.
ADL is owned by its partners and has seen an...
Employee Reviews
- “It’s a very entrepreneurial environment. You can create your own challenge and work toward it.”
- “Our firm is outcome-driven, so team members are usually given the freedom to manage their caseload on their own terms, as long as they’re achieving the right results.”
- “The best aspect of Arthur D. Little’s quality of life is the flexibility in work hours, with the understanding that life extends beyond the office walls.”
Why Work Here
ADL is an entrepreneurial company - we are the oldest management consulting firm but we are not trapped by process or tradition. For our business model, this means flexibility of approach – rather than just charge our clients by the hour, we may enter into partnerships with them. We eagerly transfer our knowledge to clients while learning from their insight and experience. This is also reflected in the way we work as a team – we value initiative and are always open to new ideas. Every path is possible, and we encourage our people to explore different industries beyond their specializations and work across disciplines.
ADL is proud to be ranked #3 on WSO’s list of Consulting Companies with The Hardest Interview.
Getting Hired Here
- “The interview and callback processes are timely. The ideal candidate has a strong sense of independence and entrepreneurship, a willingness to help others, and is resourceful.”
- “The interview and callback process are designed to be thorough and engaging. The process typically involves multiple stages, including initial screening, one-on-one interviews, and sometimes case studies or technical assessments depending on the role.”
- “We’re looking for the right attitude and mindset. Fit is extremely important.”
- “The ideal candidate is independent, driven, structured, and has relevant industry experience.”