Meet Phillipe Violland: The Trailblazing Guru Steering U.S. Businesses Through Tech Upheaval and New Rules
In an era marked by unrelenting change, Phillipe Violland, a business strategist from Brazil, contemplates his role in the rapidly evolving American corporate landscape. A Harvard Business Review study casts a stark light on the state of U.S. business management, revealing a sector in the throes of profound transformation. Paramount among the challenges are technological disruptions, with 65% of businesses grappling with the seismic shifts brought about by new tech. Close on its heels are regulatory changes, ensnaring 58% of companies in a web of compliance complexities. Moreover, the global market’s erratic dance has 70% of firms scrambling to keep up.
As the 2020s unfold, American businesses find themselves at a pivotal crossroads, with 60% reevaluating their strategies in the face of these daunting challenges. Technology has emerged as the linchpin, with 75% of business leaders prioritizing it as their foremost agenda. Concurrently, 80% of companies are recalibrating their global market strategies, signifying a seismic shift in their approach to international business.
Into this maelstrom steps Phillipe Violland, an architect of change, whose expertise in navigating this complex terrain is now more vital than ever. Violland, with his unique blend of skills honed at Florida’s Saint Thomas University and refined in the crucible of Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), is adept at guiding firms through the labyrinthine paths of technological adaptation and regulatory compliance.
At A&M, Violland’s role transcended mere business consultancy; he became a harbinger of long-term success, particularly noted for his work in Latin America. His holistic, hands-on approach to problem-solving resonates with the American ethos of business management. Violland’s repertoire, spanning from technology to finance, positions him as a versatile asset in today’s multifaceted business environment.
Violland then went on to work with noted international firm Ernst and Young, focusing his attention on a spectrum from technology solutions to cybersecurity, underscores his adaptability and prescience—attributes that are indispensable to U.S. firms in these turbulent times.
Violland’s experience at EY was a significant window on the emerging challenges facing businesses in the unprecedented climate of volatility and rapid change on a global scale.
As businesses grapple with the rapidly evolving demands of the modern marketplace, Ernst and Young (EY) has emerged as a critical ally, helping them navigate and capitalize on emerging business trends. The global consultancy firm has been instrumental in aiding companies across various sectors to adapt to digital transformations, a crucial aspect in today’s technology-driven business environment. For instance, EY’s 2021 report on digital transformation revealed that they assisted numerous businesses in integrating advanced technologies like AI and blockchain, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience (EY Global, 2021). This strategic intervention not only enabled these companies to stay competitive but also to innovate in ways that drive future growth.
It is notable, and relevant for Violland how EY’s impact extends beyond technological adaptation, addressing the increasing importance of sustainability and corporate responsibility in business operations. Their 2020 Global Review highlights how EY’s Sustainability Services have supported organizations in developing sustainable practices and strategies, aligning them with the broader goals of environmental stewardship and social responsibility (EY Global, 2020). This approach not only positions these businesses as leaders in sustainability but also resonates with the growing consumer and investor demand for responsible business conduct.
Moreover, EY prides itself on helping businesses while aiming to build trust and credibility in skeptical markets- a lesson not lost on Violland. The international business initiatives Violland worked on were a microcosm of EY’s commitment to shaping a business landscape that is not only adaptive to current trends but also sustainable and ethically sound for the future.
And Violland is coming to the U.S. to put those lessons into practice for American firms. As Violland sees it, his business experiences have been interesting and promise to become even more so as he moves into the American business environment. To be sure, the coming years promise to be a whirlwind of technological innovation and geopolitical flux. In this landscape, Phillipe Violland aspires to do his part to as a strategist whose skills and experience are not just advantageous but essential for American companies seeking to navigate the uncharted waters of this dynamic decade.