Veteran Management Consultant Peter Walter Joins L.E.K. Consulting’s New York Office

NEW YORK - Aug. 6, 2013 - PRLog -- NEW YORK – August 6, 2013 – L.E.K. Consulting, a global management consulting firm, today announced that Peter Walter has joined the firm’s New York office. Mr. Walter has nearly 20 years’ experience as a management consultant, and was previously L.E.K.’s Southeast Asia Regional Director based in the firm’s Bangkok office. He will continue his focus on advising global clients from New York, with an emphasis on the building products & materials, manufacturing and private equity industries.

“We’re thrilled to have Peter join our growing New York office,” said Bob Lavoie, Managing Director and head of L.E.K.’s New York office. “His global point of view, deep expertise in Asian markets, and extensive experience in multiple industries will add value to our U.S. and global clients.”

Mr. Walter’s experience includes advising clients in strategy development, mergers and acquisitions, operational and organizational issues and performance improvement. Over the course of his career at L.E.K., he has supported a wide range of clients in several industries, including manufacturing, building products, basic industries, private equity, retail, consumer products, and telecommunications.

“I look forward to continuing to advise global clients from my new base in New York, as they tackle important challenges and opportunities to grow their businesses,” said Mr. Walter.

About L.E.K. Consulting (http://www.lek.com/)

L.E.K. Consulting is a global management consulting firm that uses deep industry expertise and analytical rigor to help clients solve their most critical business problems. Founded 30 years ago, L.E.K. employs more than 1,000 professionals in 22 offices across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. L.E.K. advises and supports global companies that are leaders in their industries – including the largest private and public sector organizations, private equity firms and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. L.E.K. helps business leaders consistently make better decisions, deliver improved business performance and create greater shareholder returns. For more information, go to www.lek.com.