{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65e4c5b8b8456c0016da5419/6983c517a678f65f01c77604?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 111 - Consulting M&A Trends for 2026 w/ Ramone Param","description":"<p>In this episode of The Professional Services Pursuit, Brent is joined once again by Ramone Param, Managing Director at Kennedy M&amp;A, to kick off a new series focused on mergers and acquisitions in professional services. Together, they reflect on the 2025 M&amp;A landscape and look ahead to what 2026 holds for consulting firms navigating economic uncertainty, AI-driven disruption, and shifting buyer expectations. Ramone shares firsthand insights from the deal market, offering a clear view of where momentum is building, what buyers are prioritizing, and how firms can position themselves for stronger valuations in the year ahead.</p><p><br></p><p>Key topics covered in this episode:</p><ul><li>What changed in 2025—and why optimism is returning in 2026</li><li>Where buyer demand is strongest</li><li>The shift from buying headcount to acquiring AI-enabled consultants, proprietary data, and differentiated intellectual property</li><li>New value drivers in consulting valuations</li><li>Ramone’s outlook on a potential transformational, cross-functional deal that could redefine the professional services landscape</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can find Ramone’s newsletter by visiting: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramoneparam/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramoneparam/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Kennedy M&amp;A here: <a href=\"https://www.k2consultingresearch.com/ma-advisory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.k2consultingresearch.com/ma-advisory</a></p>","author_name":"Kantata"}