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The Consultancy Inc, a Jamaican management consultancy company, has gone global having executed assignments across some 40 countries, taking its strong reputation for guiding firms and other entities to success in their various ecosystems and beyond.
The company is tapping into a burgeoning management consultancy demand, which has grown steadily in recent years, with current estimates placing it at moving from US $1,001.17 billion in 2023, to $1,045.9 billion in 2024 at a Compound Annual Growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.
Further projections are that this value will increase to $1,266.54 billion in 2028 at a (CAGR) of 4.9% This growth forecast can be attributed to a positive outlook for faster economic growth, digital consulting to drive growth, increasing investments in smart cities, a greater focus on customer satisfaction and global collaboration for environmental protection (Source Blog: Latest Global Market Insights—The Business Research Company Global Market Report 2024).
Management consulting in Jamaica has often struggled to make a contribution to the country’s GDP, with associations such as the Caribbean Institute of Certified Management Consultants (CICMC) consistently complaining about not being able to attract larger jobs. However, today industry trends are being driven by factors such as the metaverse with the growth of virtual reality tools and a focus on offering the Internet of Things (IoT) in management consulting services, such as greater modularization of services, increased focus on value-oriented revenue models, automation and artificial intelligence with a focus on offering services through virtual firm, mergers and acquisition activities, areas in which the Consultancy Inc has invested much time, effort and research.
By being ahead of the curve in these areas, The Consultancy Inc has grown to straddle Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC), Europe (EU), North America, Asia and Africa, driven by its scientific approach, outward-looking focus and honed by its proven capacity to transition local and international entities into seeing the world as their oyster and building international capacity. The company employs Senior Consultants from across the globe with a minimum of 15 years‟ experience ensuring practicality and relevance of recommended strategies.
Beginning life as a marketing agency—Ashchar Consultants Ltd—25 years ago, the company initially served Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, as well as North and Latin America. However, as significant growth was experienced, the company repositioned into an international management consultancy, synergistically reoriented towards business consultancy and strategy development in response to client needs for development, growth and entry into international markets. With an expanded suite of services, The Consultancy Inc now offers management and business strategy development, aiding clients with navigating exponential growth, while expanding their global footprint.

Led by a dynamic team of wide-ranging experts, headed by International Business/Organisation Strategist and marketing guru, Dr Charlene Ashley, The Consultancy Inc is noted for delivering positive top and bottom-line breakthrough results with a focus on business, marketing and commercialization and project management.
The company now also has a Global Board of Experts headquartered in major world capitals, deeply invested in the cultural forces and nuanced needs of those markets and how to translate these impulses into products and services that resonate locally and worldwide.
Deep, functional expertise and a holistic perspective
“The Consultancy Inc also offers advice in the key areas of business development, marketing and commercialization and project management. Services are offered across three primary regions: Latin America & the Caribbean, Europe and North America and the ‘Rest of World’ (ROW) serviced through its head office—The Consultancy Inc, NA3 based in Miami Florida. The Consultancy Inc., CA is the Caribbean operation serving Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) markets, based in Kingston Jamaica”, notes Dr Ashley.
She adds that “over the years, The Consultancy Inc has accumulated an impressive database of clients, assignments, and projects for major Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, as well as small and medium-sized companies and international organizations.”

Clients have included Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee (global), The Swiss Education Group (Switzerland), Campbell’s Sales Company (makers of Prego, Campbell’s Soups, V8 Splash and Vegetable Juice), Diageo (producers of Red Stripe Beer, Red Stripe Lite, Guinness and Malta drinks), Shell Company, SM Jaleel, Toyota, Ritz Carlton, Grace Company and the RJR Group, as well as projects funded by the Jamaican and regional governments and international and multilateral funding agencies.
With its years of experience, The Consultancy Inc employs a proven consultancy model, applying a rigorous process of introspective consultation, and rigorous in-depth research, combined with savvy assessments to drive the design of the solution to be delivered.

When the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association wanted to revamp the market, share of income retained (within the shores of Jamaica), and global market positioning for its renowned Blue Mountain Coffee which was straining under the weight of declining demand in some markets, they turned to The Consultancy Inc which executed global in-market work in China, UK, Europe and the USA balanced against the local construct from the viewpoint of the exporters and coffee farmers, to create a unified industry strategy and move the Jamaican coffee players up the value chain, developing value-added products and finding new markets, while repositioning the brand as an ultra-premium indulgence for discerning consumers.
Denis Seudieu, Chief Economist at the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) which oversees the global coffee sector while promoting its sustainable expansion in a market-based environment representing 98 per cent of world coffee production and 67 per cent of world consumption, across over 60 countries, says “the dedication and willingness to work to get the job done resulted in my having significant respect for the team of Consultants at The Consultancy Inc which demonstrated the technical, industry and interpersonal skills that make them a truly exceptional global consulting entity”.
Similarly, Alejandra Hartman, Past Director of Marketing for the multi-national food company, Campbell Soup Company which produces household-name products such as Campbell’s Soups, Pepperidge Farm, Prego and other brands recommends The Consultancy for its “capacity to enable critical research on taste profiles and taste adjustments needed for the various markets needed for expansion into new markets while continuously keeping focus on the corporate objectives outlined.
Values-driven
The Consultancy Inc specializes in delivering strategies and results focused on driving effective, measurable, and sustainable value for organizations around the globe with an execution model characterized by a seamless movement from concept to implementation.
Dr Ashley affirms her company’s unwavering commitment to excellence, noting that “we are driven by finding sustainable solutions—our mantra is simple—when the client wins, we win”.
“Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Excellence is our standard—no matter how small the job, only the best is good enough. We believe in the science behind business decisions, embracing strategy and passion in equal measure. Clients and consumers are our focus, with research, industry trends, and consumer insights fuelling our growth,” Dr Ashley notes.