AlixPartners reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(805 total reviews)
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David Garfield, Simon Freakley and Rob Hornby

90% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

AlixPartners has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 805 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AlixPartners employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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805 reviews
1.0
Nov 25, 2025

Toxic culture with mediocre management/leaders

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good exposure in terms of the project/industry you get to learn and experience

Cons

1. Very Limited Career Growth and No Transparency The company often promises promotions or career progression but does not follow through. People are told they will move up, but decisions get changed at the last minute with no clear explanation. It’s hard to trust the process or plan your future here. 2. Office Politics and Unequal Treatment A lot of opportunities depend on who you know, not how well you perform. Certain groups seem to get more support and attention than others, which makes the environment feel unfair and biased. 3. Weak Management With Little Support Many leaders are not strong managers. They do not provide clear guidance or proper direction. Employees are expected to handle everything perfectly on their own, even when the expectations are unclear or unrealistic. 4. Toxic Behaviors From Some Colleagues Some coworkers purposely make things difficult — taking credit, withholding information, or creating problems for others. Instead of a supportive team, the environment can feel hostile and competitive in a negative way.

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AlixPartners Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to highlight both the positives and the areas where we can improve. We’re glad to hear that the exposure to projects and industry experience has been valuable for your growth. We hear your concerns regarding career progression, transparency, and management support; we take them seriously. It’s important to us that employees feel supported within the firm and empowered to succeed. If you have additional suggestions or feedback, we encourage you to share them confidentially with your PBP or a trusted leader. Your perspective matters. Thank you for your contributions.
5.0
Mar 17, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Thrilling high visibility projects, addressing C-level situations (management, shareholders), that "really matter". Exceptional team of experienced professionals, with mixed backgrounds and seniority, able to "change the outcome"

Cons

AlixPartners is now regarded as the key competitor able to displace the traditional model, by major strategy players (BCG; McK, actively hunting in AP teams)

3.0
Oct 10, 2024

Great staff - unclear direction

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The team - Company events

Cons

- Late nights - Pursuit of an outdated "Big 4" model - Dubious selection of projects and acquisitions

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