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Applying for a role at Simon-Kucher is about more than matching qualifications to a job description. We look at how you approach problems, how you make decisions, how you work with others, and how you deal with complex challenges over time. In this article, we share further insights into the values, mindset, and core competencies that are key to our recruitment processes.

Beyond qualifications: What we look for in applicants at Simon-Kucher
Since opening on January 1, 2001, our Tokyo office has built a strong presence in one of the world’s most dynamic and complex markets. As the team celebrates its 25-year anniversary, we spoke with Kaori Yamamoto, Office Operations Manager in Tokyo, who shared her perspective on the office’s culture, development, and what continues to make it a special place to work.

Simon-Kucher Tokyo Office celebrates 25 years
As Director of Market Research at Simon-Kucher, Lynn Pellicano was recognized as Researcher of the Year 2025 by Quirk’s Media. In this interview, she shares her perspective on turning insights into impact, her career journey, and what drives her work.

Shaping better decisions with data: Lynn Pellicano on the power of market research
Previously based in Amsterdam, Senior Manager Daniel Lutjens embarked on a long-term relocation to New York, turning a long-held personal dream into a global career step. From cycling along the canals to biking past the Manhattan skyline, Daniel shares the key lessons he learned from relocating abroad. He reflects on experiencing the US business environment, working across time zones, and embracing life in a new city. The move became both professionally rewarding and personally transformative.

Relocating abroad: Daniel's move from Amsterdam to New York
We’re proud to share that Simon-Kucher has once again been recognized by Vault as a leading consulting firm to work for across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Highlights: • #17 for North America in the Vault Consulting 50 list • #1 for EMEA in the Pricing, Sales, and Marketing Consulting category • #4 for APAC in the Pricing, Sales, and Marketing Consulting category Vault’s rankings are among the most trusted in the consulting industry, drawing on feedback from employees and industry professionals. Firms are assessed across key areas including company culture, work-life balance, compensation and overall satisfaction.
Vault names Simon-Kucher as one of the Best Consulting Firms to work for
Dominic Seitz has been named one of the Top 25 Healthcare Consultants and Leaders of 2025 by The Consulting Report. In this conversation, he shares insights from his journey, reflects on the future of the Healthcare sector, and offers career advice.

Award spotlight: Dominic Seitz on what it takes to make an impact in healthcare
Based in Houston, Senior Manager Erin Kilbride embarked on a five-month assignment in London, swapping Houston’s heat for cooler days and a new way of working. Alongside project work and global collaboration, here’s Erin’s account of how the chance to spend time with family in the UK and to explore Europe made the experience especially meaningful.

Working abroad with Simon-Kucher: Erin's experience in London
For more than 20 years, Senior Partner David Vidal has brought strategic vision, authentic leadership, and commercial innovation to Simon-Kucher. Named one of 2025’s Top 25 Strategy Leaders, he shares how he builds diverse teams, leads through change, and shapes real growth stories.

Award spotlight: David on transforming strategy into measurable impact at Simon-Kucher
A curious start, a career of growth. Samer Yamin, Manager at our Dubai office, looks back on how his early experiences at Simon-Kucher helped him build confidence, take on responsibility, and find purpose in consulting.

How curiosity and drive opened doors for Samer at Simon-Kucher Dubai
Based in Munich, Senior Manager in our Life Sciences division Andreas Schalueck had the unique opportunity to live and work in Tokyo for 6 months, where new projects, colleagues, and cultural experiences awaited. What began with a few challenges soon turned into a rewarding journey of teamwork, learning, and the vibrant energy of life in Japan.

Crossing continents: Andreas' experience in Tokyo