“PIE is a unique organization that plays an important role in corporate evolution. They curate insightful networks and create space for participants to step back and think through emerging x-industry challenges and opportunities. When industries are being disrupted so quickly in such different ways, PIE plays a key role in any organization’s ability to succeed by facilitating personal and organizational learning. It’s difficult to do justice to the impact they have had in shaping how I think, lead and learn.”
— Ziggy Liaquat, Chief Global Operations Officer, Pearson
“We have used PIE to build a network for the executives our practice most cares about. This includes conference calls and annual summits. PIE does an excellent job of making sure we are talking about the issues that are top of mind by systematically interviewing participating executives before they convene. This keeps my professionals focused on the issues that are the most relevant to those we want to serve.”
— David Neuenhaus, Global Lead, Institutional Investor Group; Global Tax Lead, Infrastructure, KPMG
“I participated in a host of by-phone and in-person Chief Operating Officer interactions while being COO at Regus PLC. They always attracted top-level COOs, discussed germane topics and I always came away with specific ideas to pursue to improve our business. I would forcefully recommend that a busy C-Suite executive join a PIE peer group.”
— Rudy Lobo, COO, Regus PLC
“As a Managing Director and Practice Lead in several of the biggest professional services firms, my priority was to deliver high strategic value to as many clients as possible. PIE makes it easy. CXO peers learn from each other and from thought leaders in a structured dialogue, the content of which they have had input in crafting.”
— Ann Keiffaber, Former Managing Director, Accenture and IBM
“We have used PIE to build communities of senior executives, helping us increase market awareness and build our brand with CEOs and others. In one particular market, we calculated PIE to have a 250% ROI.”
— Brian Jacobsen, General Manager Business Transformation Cross-Market, Slalom Consulting
“I was amazed at the PIE team’s ability to recruit and retain some of the top talent in the Telecom Revenue Assurance space. The PIE team worked very closely with our team to identify and successfully recruit a forum of over 30 members. Our internal teams, as well as the members of the forum, learned a significant amount from one another. The PIE team quickly became knowledgeable in our service line and did a fantastic job of setting up and carrying conversations during our pre-forum interviews and the forum itself. I highly recommend working with PIE if you’re looking to build a network of like-minded professionals in your space.”
— Eric Martin, Associate Director, Agility Solutions
“One of the biggest challenges for professional services firms is connecting practice leaders with executives in potential client companies. PIE has developed an unparalleled approach that enables us to create and maintain relationships that deliver meaningful value. In a high-tech world, they bring a refreshing human touch and professionalism to everything they do. The PIE team understands our goals and has become an essential extension of our own team. Without a doubt, the people at PIE are the best in the business.”
— Frank Fenello, Managing Director, UHY Advisors
“As the CMO of Randstad, I was a participant in a group sponsored by Accenture. I got so much value out of it I decided to do groups for our clients in the HR outsourcing space as well. It was a nearly perfect way for a major global company to be introduced to this new market segment in the US.”
— Frans Cornelis, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Randstad
“PIE’s ability to create and run a community of hard to reach C-level folks is unparalleled. Always the right people. Always the right topics.”
— Caroline Geraerts, Former Accenture CSCO & CSO Circle Program Manager
“As CEO of two different professional services organizations, a key part of my business development strategy has been partnering with PIE. PIE has helped both of my organizations build brand and develop meaningful and lasting relationships with potential clients.”
— Thomas J. Agnew, President & CEO Lease Analytics
“PIE is some of the best support I have gotten from marketing in a long time. This is my 8th year working here, and it’s safe to say, combing the senior executives and peer to peer discussions and individual interviews is the best and most potent combination of enterprise marketing we have seen at LivePerson. Thank you.”
— Steve Fitzjohn, Former Regional VP, APAC, LivePerson
“The round tables are one of the best ways I know of to stay abreast of the most pressing and current topics facing HR. They are well organized, well facilitated and give me a group of peers to network with personally and professionally. The sessions are solution based and the dialogue among the group always leaves me with great ideas and insights from some of the best HR leaders around.”
— Steve Callanhan, Former VP of Corporate & International HR, Peabody Energy
“What most impresses me about PIE's methodology is how efficiently and professionally they connect practice leads and the industry executives they can most assist. The executives gain strategic insight, get ideas on critical industry issues, and build their network. The practice leads become trusted advisers by understanding more clearly how they can deliver value to the companies and by bringing experts to bear on key issues facing the industry. This connection accelerates industry insight, connects practice leads to decision makers, and effectively builds brand image.”
— Ann Keiffaber, Former Managing Director, Accenture and IBM
“ As a professional writer who works with a number of professional services firms, I cannot say enough about the team at PIE. They are unrivaled in their ability to set time with senior executives and execute substantive interviews which are then the basis for compelling thought leadership.”
— Bruce Cuthbertson, Strategic Communications & Innovation Consultant, Formerly Special Advisor, Strategy & Innovation, Berkeley Research Group LLC
“The value PIE builds for us is unmatched. The cost of sponsoring an industry conference is very expensive, and there is no guarantee of connecting with the people you most want to serve. PIE is just the opposite. We are consistently connected with the right people, are closely positioned as a trusted advisor, and get to keep our finger on the pulse of our target market—all for a fraction of the cost.”
— Cindy Hannafey, Managing Director, UHY Advisors
“PIE’s approach to building trusted relationships is dialed and effective. The exchanges provided invaluable, in-the-moment insight into challenges executives are facing.”
— Cori Hill, Global Lead, High Potential and Enterprise Leadership Development at PDI Ninth House, a Korn/Ferry Company
“Business is becoming more complex. It's imperative to tap into the diverse experiences of informed peers. PIE makes it happen in a way that is relevant, timely, and efficient. The forum host is central to the conversation without distracting from the priorities of the members.”
— Dave Bayless, Co-founder Human Scale Business, a Benefit Corporation
“With the pace of change in business today, it’s helpful to have a respected peer group I can learn with. The topics are always timely and relevant to my interests because I help choose them.”
— Esad Mumdzic, Senior Expert Revenue Management, Deutsche Telekom
“I have worked with PIE for a number of years and they continue to deliver on their promise. They have a network that is unsurpassed and have introduced me to key decision makers in many Fortune 500 companies. In addition, the team is incredible. They are not only service-minded, they make my organization’s success their priority. I consider PIE a true business partner and a critical success factor to growing my business.”
— Jane Pierce, President, Pierce Development Group
“PIE is one of the best partners I have had the pleasure of working with due to their strategic value-creation mindset, expert project management skills, and drive for delivering results. If you ever have the opportunity to work with PIE, do it now and without hesitation.”
— Jeremy Donovan, Head of Sales Strategy & Enablement at CB Insights/Former Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Sales, American Management Association (AMA)
“For the last seven years, PIE has been a trusted partner showcasing Randstad to F500 executives. PIE always hits its marks, in both the high-caliber audience and in the quality of conversation. Working with PIE has helped us expand our brand across North America and has offered valuable insight that has contributed to our thought leadership initiatives around Equality in the Workforce, Development of STEM Skills, Generational Differences in the Workplace and Employee Branding.”
— Jim Link, Chief Human Resource Officer, Randstad
“I have worked closely with PIE to build several C-suite executive communities. Each group was substantive, engaging and provided value for the executive participants and our firm.”
— John P. Kelly, Principal, Magnetic Sky Analytics
“I had the pleasure of working with PIE a few years ago and I was thoroughly impressed with their level of preparation and knowledge of my industry and client base. I can’t say enough about their ability to effectively communicate with my clients and lead thought-provoking discussions. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to develop stronger relationships with their target buyers.”
— John Tenfelder, Former Regional Director, American Management Association
“The team at PIE always creates a comfortable round table environment that is meaningful to the executives that join and connects back to our firm’s mission. The network truly becomes a community where executives lean on each other for insights and share on their businesses’ most pressing issues.”
— Lesly Cardec, SVP, Marketing & PR, Randstad
“PIE has been a great resource and partner for us in staying connected with our best customers. The feedback from our customers on the quality of these discussions and what they learn has been outstanding.”
— Manlio Carrelli, EVP, Enterprise Business Group, LivePerson
“PIE has become my go-to resource for interview data. They find great subjects, conduct thoughtful, targeted conversations, and provide helpful summaries of their findings. I highly recommend them.”
— Nathan Bennett, J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University - Associate Dean for Faculty and Research
“I worked closely with PIE to host a community of senior real estate executives that met both virtually and in person. The level of engagement and depth of dialogue we experienced through our exchanges consistently impressed both my team and the participating executives.”
— Peter Shannon, Managing Director Strategic Consulting Group, JLL