Arthur D. Little (United Arab Emirates )

Arthur D. Little, founded in 1886, is the world’s first management consultancy. It was founded by Arthur Dehon Little and Roger Griffin who together were pioneers in the area of “management consulting.” Imagine in the early 1900s companies seeking knowledge from an external party to support their R&D strategies or to provide assistance with their technological endeavors not knowing that this knowledge would one day contribute to societal breakthroughs such as synthetic penicillin and the Nasdaq stock exchange. These breakthroughs did occur and it was a reality that two scientists never expected!

For over 120 years, the Arthur D. Little name has been synonymous with technological ingenuity and innovative thinking. Arthur D. Little’s management consulting services were historically sought after not only by corporations but also by state and federal agencies and governments worldwide. Its project work focused on corporate finance, environmental risk, information management, operations, strategy and organization, technology and innovation, and a host of other services to maintain the competitiveness of its clients. Today, Arthur D. Little has a range of showcases for its ground breaking thought leadership including Prism, its twice per year journal that touches on emerging industry trends, strategic thinking and operational excellence.