Horváth
Horváth USA is an integrated management consulting firm that helps mid to large clients to improve corporate vitality by creating measurable impact. The company’s USA headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia with multiple locations domestically and brings together cross-practice competencies to provide seamless end-to-end solutions aligned with client strategy. The USA company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Horváth, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. The company was founded more than 40 years ago and has grown to over 1,400 employees in 21 office locations around the world.
The consulting services provided are categorized into four segments: Business Strategy, Finance Excellence, Operations Performance and Technology Acceleration. Solutions span the identification of topics to address, through the analysis phase, solution development and implementation programs. The outcome is aligned with client strategic objectives for transformation within their organization. Clients include some of the top global brands across multiple industries, such as – automotive, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and sports. Another way to look at Horváth’s client base is that 70% of Fortune 500 companies with German headquarters are clients of Horváth USA. This reinforces the success of the parent organization within the German market to leverage expanded engagements into other regions.
Featured Solutions
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Finance Excellence
Financial excellence is achieved through recognizing and realizing opportunities through finance transformation. Horváth begins with a structured analysis of the current status quo to assess the degree of maturity of the client’s finance operating model and benchmark with the situation of other companies.
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Operations Performance
Drawing on deep functional and industry expertise, Horváth offers data-driven solutions that optimize end-to-end processes, implement lean management principles and identify strategic cost reduction opportunities. Through operational benchmarking and digital enablement, inefficiencies are uncovered and addressed.
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Business Strategy
Business strategy is the cornerstone of sustainable success, helping organizations define where to go and how to get there. It goes beyond vision-setting to shape the practical decisions that drive performance, resilience and long-term value.
Featured Content
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Horváth CxO Priorities Study
Fundamentals: The New Strategic Advantage - Navigating Trade Conflicts and Tech Disruptions
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Navigating the Uncertainty of U.S. Tariffs
This paper explores the broader implications of tariff exposure on business models, from corporate governance and transfer pricing to tax planning and commercial strategies. By analyzing recent and historical tariff regimes, it provides actionable insights, highlights key organizational risks, and proposes strategic levers to enhance resilience.
Articles / Case Studies / Videos
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Chemical Executives Projections & Priorities for 2025/26
The chemicals industry is cautiously optimistic about 2025, following a challenging 2024. Executives are navigating a high degree of uncertainty, with performance expectations closely linked to GDP growth and consumer confidence. Stability and predictability are crucial for the industry’s outlook.
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Life Sciences Projections & Priorities for 2025/26
Top-line growth is expected primarily through volume increases of established products and brands, as well as acquisitions. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are seen as the preferred growth strategy, while geographical expansion is less relevant due to geopolitical risks. The study highlights the importance of AI innovations, cost control, and global regulatory harmonization.
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Beyond SAP Business Warehouse
SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW) has served organizations for decades as a reliable foundation for data warehousing and business intelligence. It has enabled tailored reporting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and financial consolidation through add-ons such as BPC and BCS. This paper explains why organizations should define a next-generation data & AI platform now, outlines…
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SAP Partners – Enabling Business Transformation and Innovation
In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, businesses face mounting pressure to innovate, streamline operations, and remain competitive. SAP Partners are pivotal in helping organizations meet these challenges head-on by providing tailored solutions that drive digital transformation and unlock new potential. CIO Insights explores explore how SAP Partners are helping businesses leverage the full power of…
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René Linsner: Leading Horváth’s Global SAP Vision
The digital age presents businesses with a complex web of challenges and opportunities. Navigating this maze requires not just technological prowess, but a deep understanding of business processes, industry dynamics, and strategic vision. This feature story explores Horváth USA CEO, René Linsner’s leadership, Horváth & Partners’ key achievements, and the firm’s strategic approach to driving…
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Future-proof value creation in the US
Global supply chains are under pressure from rising costs and stagnant demand, prompting the need for resilience and strategies like expanding production in the US, where tariffs and trade restrictions present challenges but also opportunities for growth.
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World’s Most Inspiring Personalities Redefining Excellence in 2025
The latest issue of CEO Maven highlights René Linsner, CEO and President of Horvath, showcasing influential leaders who are redefining excellence in 2025.
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Cracking the Code for S/4HANA Integration
In this white paper, we unveil insights and strategies built from our extensive experience with S/4HANA to help you plan a successful ERP transformation from the start. In five easy-to-consume chapters we provide you with a condensed overview, closing with key takeaways for you and your company.