Press Articles 05 Feb 2025

BFY Group receives five awards in Financial Times Leading Consultants report 2025

BFY Group has received five awards in the Financial Times' annual report on the UK's Leading Management Consultants 2025, expanding its recognition from the previous year.

BFY achieved a Silver award in Strategy, advancing from Bronze in 2024, while maintaining Bronze awards in three categories: Energy, Utilities and Environment; Operations and Supply Chain; and Finance, Risk and Compliance. BFY also secured a new Bronze award in Organisation and Change.

This recognition comes from extensive research conducted by Statista, following three surveys of consultants' clients and industry peers. The 2025 report features 170 consultancies, with a total of 802 ratings across 31 industry sectors and consulting services.

Ian Barker, Managing Partner at BFY Group, commented:

“We’re honoured to be listed in the Financial Times Leading Management Consultants report for the second consecutive year, advancing to a Silver award in Strategy and earning four Bronze awards - including our first in Organisation and Change.

“This recognition reflects the impactful partnerships we’re building with leaders across Energy & Utilities and Private Equity, as well as the fantastic results our teams have helped deliver over the past year. On behalf of the team, I’d like to say a huge thank you to our clients for nominating us and continuing to choose BFY as their partner.”

About BFY Group

BFY Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing management consultancies, trusted by leading organisations in the Energy, Utilities, and Private Equity sectors. The firm partners closely with clients, providing practical solutions to their most complex challenges, identifying opportunities, and delivering lasting results.

Founded in 2004, BFY Group remains an independent, privately owned consultancy based in Nottingham, serving clients across the UK.

Specialising in Transformation, Strategy and Commercial Excellence, Operational Turnaround and Recovery, and ESG and Carbon Reduction, BFY Group supports a wide range of organisations, including major energy retailers - covering 75% of the UK market- as well as emerging firms. The consultancy also works across the broader energy value chain and utilities sector, encompassing water, energy services, and infrastructure.

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