Imke Peters

My career began at The Boston Consulting Group, where I placed many people into consulting. I also observed that consultants eventually move on. That is usually because they no longer want to stand on the sidelines, but want to be directly involved in implementing the advice they give. Work/life balance often plays a role as well.

I found it fascinating that consultants at all levels transition into the most varied roles — from Strategy to Operations — and across so many different industries. Within BCG I could not actively work with that, so I started looking outside — and that very quickly leads you to Top of Minds. Top of Minds is a place where consultants come for impartial advice. The personal relationship with candidates and the focus on the long term are essential.

Over the past years I have supported many companies in sectors such as Logistics, Manufacturing and Private Equity in onboarding ex-consultants. Ideally, this happens through a bridge role or 'landing spot': a position that is substantively similar to what consultants are used to doing, for example within Business Development, Corporate Strategy or another department with a strong data component. That allows them to make an immediate impact while building a network within the organisation at the same time."