Industry Leaders Across Sectors Including Banking, Healthcare and Retail Join HFS OneCouncil to Bolster Expertise

August 22, 2024 at 09:00 AM EDT

Top industry experts join members from leading brands including Google, Meta, United Health Group and Toyota to shape digital transformation strategies

The HFS Research OneCouncil, a renowned global industry advisory council comprised of executives and subject matter experts from Global 2000 technology and disruptive tech companies, today announced the expansion of the council with industry leaders from various sectors including banking, healthcare, and retail. The new members join the OneCouncil to serve as HFS Research’s enterprise advisory board, committed to lead with a collective enterprise voice, influencing the technology and professional services industries with a clear narrative, vision, and agenda for success.

Founded in December 2022, the HFS OneCouncil is now comprised of more than 100 industry-leading voices, representing diverse perspectives across industries and continents to form a think tank-style ecosystem of thought leaders. Members openly share experiences, examine technology and talent trends, identify emerging challenges, and review HFS research to provide well-informed perspectives on what comprises a successful global enterprise today and in the future.

In concert with the expansion of the OneCouncil network throughout the previous year, Council members have dedicated themselves to critically examining emerging technologies and trends, notably GenAI and Global Capability Centers, as well as sector-specific developments within banking, financial services, and healthcare. They are actively cultivating a substantial collection of enterprise perspectives research, comprising incisive market impact reports and comprehensive analyses.

“The HFS OneCouncil is a premier opportunity for thought leaders from the world’s biggest brands to come together and share their perspective on future challenges and opportunities for the modern global workplace of tomorrow,” said Adeel Fudda, HFS OneCouncil member and Vice President and Corporate CIO at Mars. “The OneCouncil also provides recommendations to HFS on trending focus areas and deep insight and analysis on research findings. As a member of the Council’s steering committee, I can’t wait to explore the rest of the agenda for 2024 and beyond.”

Hear from HFS OneCouncil members from Google, Kaiser Permanente, Chubb and more.

HFS OneCouncil Chairman and HFS Research CEO and Chief Analyst Phil Fersht says, “OneCouncil members share a common goal – reinventing business operations to capitalize on technological innovations and leveraging the globalization of talent to push big ideas forward at their companies and within their industries. We are honored to have these esteemed thought leaders and visionaries participate to collectively share experiences and pragmatic foresights for the future.”

Executive Research Leader for HFS Research Melissa O’Brien agrees, “This member-led group is creating an ecosystem in which to discuss, share and test trends and innovations that will no doubt impact Global 2000 companies as they grapple with new technologies and challenges facing enterprises today.”

HFS OneCouncil members benefit by building a network that could lead to strategic alliances and other advisory roles and board seats as they meet other industry leaders that share their goals for technology and business transformation. This peer group are frequent participants in in-person and virtual roundtables and focus groups, where Chatham House Rules allow them to candidly discuss challenges, successes, and lessons learned with other senior leaders. Members also actively participate in research studies with HFS analysts and offer guidance in shaping the future HFS research agenda.

HFS is actively expanding its OneCouncil network to enhance the depth of enterprise insights derived from its research. If you are interested in becoming a member of the HFS OneCouncil, please fill out the OneCouncil membership application form.

About HFS Research

HFS is a leading global research and analysis firm trusted at the highest levels of executive leadership. Our mission is to help our clients—major enterprises, tech firms, and service providers—tackle challenges, make bold moves, and bring big ideas to life by arming them with accurate, visionary, and thought-provoking insight into issues that impact their business. HFS analysts and strategists have deep, real-world experience in subjects they cover. They’re respected for independent, no-nonsense perspectives based on thorough research, demand-side data, and personal engagements with industry leaders. Visit www.hfsresearch.com.