Jamie: Welcome Oliver Wyman Update

Oliver Wyman just rewired its leadership to make AI central to everything it does, appointing Jeremy Badman as Chief Data and AI Officer, Paula McGlarry as Global COO, and Mariya Rosberg in the new seat of Head of Strategy and Growth. The firm is betting big that embedding agentic AI—autonomous, decision-making algorithms—will slash turnaround times, reshape staffing, and upend the traditional billable hour model. The stakes? If Oliver Wyman can consistently deliver insights and proposals weeks ahead of rivals like McKinsey, BCG, and Accenture without sacrificing quality, the balance of power in consulting could start to shift.

But here’s the catch: high-speed, AI-driven consulting means new risks around governance, client data, and quality control. As Oliver Wyman’s new internal AI regime rolls out, the firm and its clients need to trust that these automated systems are safe, smart, and actually add value. Meanwhile, Oliver Wyman’s market muscle is already visible—its work for GoPro triggered a 27% stock jump and a formal review of selling or merging the camera company, with big defense and aerospace players now circling.

There’s more: ACA health insurance exchanges are shrinking, with Oliver Wyman data showing a drop in federal enrollment and major insurers like Cigna and Aetna pulling out. That means a tougher market for payers and providers, and a growing need for smart consulting on pricing, benefits, and risk. Featuring insights from CEO Ted Moynihan and reporting based on Oliver Wyman analysis and ACA exchange data.

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