Benton Armstrong

Benton Armstrong

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  • Celerity Consulting Group
    CEO
    Celerity Consulting Group
    Jun 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)
    Chief Executive Officer of Celerity Consulting Group, provider of information management, data analytics, litigation support and strategic resourcing services to regulated utilities and government entities, as well as the AmLaw 200 and the Fortune 500.
  • JLL Partners
    Strategic Advisor, Legal Services Industry
    JLL Partners
    Sep 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 5 months)
    Developed business plan for a global analytics & technology consulting rollup. Evaluated two dozen US-based acquisition targets, and led M&A negotiations with several targets. Identified consulting team carve-out options and service provider acquisition targets in Japan, Hong Kong, mainland China, Korea, India, Singapore and Australia.
  • Selfemployed
    Independent Consultant
    Selfemployed
    Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 6 months)
    Executed consulting projects for several e-Discovery and forensic technology companies, including assessments of: - Go-to-market strategies by region/industry/sector - International capabilities and global expansion opportunities - Cross-functional client account strategy and execution - P&L performance, including strategy assessment around headcount, pricing, technology deployment - Competitive landscape and sales & marketing approaches - Key account targeting programs - Relationship development strategies for Fortune 100/500 clients in US, EMEA and APAC
  • Deloitte
    Principal, Deloitte Discovery
    Deloitte
    Jul 2008 - Sep 2019 (11 years 3 months)
    Global Leader, Deloitte Discovery Launched global Deloitte Discovery business, managing business operations and leading team of 1,100 staff in 35 countries. Achieved 8X revenue growth over 6 years. Led • Professional services • Sales & marketing • Business strategy • Project management • Training • Licensing negotiations • Technology planning • Recruiting senior talent • Technical support Advised global Forensic CEO on business and investment strategy, acquisitions, streamlining global operations, and profitability issues. Helped initiate highly profitable practices in 15 countries. Consulted to APAC and EMEA leadership re: investment strategy, identification of external senior talent, and cross-border teaming on large FCPA and ant
  • Deloitte
    Principal, Deloitte Discovery
    Deloitte
    Jul 2008 - Sep 2019 (11 years 3 months)
    West Region Practice Leader, Deloitte Discovery Rebuilt regional forensic technology practice and managed all business operations including professional services, sales & marketing, strategic planning, financial management, recruiting and performance management. Consulted to senior executives in life sciences, technology and energy industries on compliance matters and responses to regulatory and dispute issues. Provided insights to legal, compliance, finance and IT departments on global data management and data privacy issues, especially in relation to M&A activities. Served on national Deloitte Discovery leadership team. Led 18-month remediation of failed data center launch, including total revamp of process chain and quality a
  • PwC
    Principal, Forensic Technology Solutions
    PwC
    Jun 1992 - Apr 2008 (15 years 11 months)
    Global & West Region Practice Leader, Forensic Technology Solutions Launched global forensic technology business, serving effectively as global CEO while managing all business operations. Drove global expansion of the forensic technology practice, resulting in 5X revenue growth. Persuaded global firm leadership to make initial investments in global data centers, training, and senior level talent. Streamlined technology platforms, training programs, and operational structures across practices in 18 countries, leading • Professional services • Sales & marketing • Business strategy • Project management • Coaching/mentoring program • Financial reporting • Recruiting senior talent • Training • Investment strategy Harmonized operations
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  • Duke University  The Fuqua School of Business
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Management and Supervision
    Duke University The Fuqua School of Business
    Jan 1990 - Jan 1992 (2 years 1 month)
  • North Carolina State University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Mathematics
    North Carolina State University
    Jan 1987 - Jan 1990 (3 years 1 month)
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