Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, founded in 1967, is one of the world's leading strategy consultancies. With 2,700 employees in 51 offices in 36 countries worldwide, the company has successful operations in all leading international markets. It advises major international industry and service companies, as well as public institutions. Its services cover all issues of strategic management, from strategy alignment and new business models, processes and organizational structures to technology strategies. Roland Berger is an independent partnership owned by about 250 partners. Its global Competence Centers specialize in specific industries or functional issues. The company hand-picks interdisciplinary teams from these Competence Centers to devise tailor-made solutions and develop customized, creative strategies together with its clients. Providing support in the implementation phase is particularly important to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants because that is how it creates real value for its clients. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants' approach is based on the entrepreneurial character and individuality of its consultants -- “It's character that creates impact”.