Oliver Wyman Guides $2.7B Kuwait PPP

Oliver Wyman is making bold moves in high-stakes consulting by acquiring CR3 Partners, a specialist in turnaround and crisis response. This deal isn’t just about adding headcount—it’s about creating a powerhouse that can help companies when the stakes are highest, whether that’s stabilizing financial performance or navigating liquidity crunches. With economic uncertainty on the rise, having a credible restructuring arm positions Oliver Wyman to compete with industry heavyweights and win critical assignments from lenders and private equity sponsors. The challenge? Integrating CR3’s hands-on operators with Oliver Wyman’s strategic muscle, without watering down its premium brand or leaving senior talent idle between big projects.

But here’s the catch: this high-wire act is happening as Oliver Wyman takes on even bigger roles globally, like advising Kuwait on a $2.7 billion push to overhaul its national telecom network. The deal comes with local hiring mandates and plans for a public share float, putting Oliver Wyman’s fingerprints all over a digital infrastructure that underpins smart cities and AI-powered services. Success in Kuwait could open doors to more government work, but the project’s complexity and political sensitivities mean the firm’s reputation is very much on the line.

Featuring insights from citybiz, Consulting.us, Manufacturing Digital, and on-the-record commentary from Oliver Wyman leaders Tim Hoyland and Michael Zeltkevic.

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