Consulting Point was established in 2003 by former consultants who recognised a significant demand for a knowledge-driven Talent Strategy & Advisory service tailored to the Management Consulting industry.
Over the past two decades, we have cultivated a network of 155,000 of the industry’s top global talent, forging long-term, trust-based relationships through in-depth research, insight, and informed action.
Building on our unrivalled expertise in the Management Consulting sector, we have now expanded into strategic advisory services, with a focus on the automotive, industrial, and energy sectors.
Consulting Point’s strategic advisory approach is designed to meet the real needs of our clients by offering:
Precision – a profound understanding of our clients’ industries and businesses
Expert insights – delivery teams composed of seasoned professionals with deep sector expertise, ensuring no reliance on generalists who are under-utilised
Agility – the ability to quickly assemble and manage a bespoke team tailored to each project’s requirements
Initially concentrating on the automotive, industrial, and energy sectors, Consulting Point aims to extend its consultancy services into additional industries as we continue to grow.
Andrew Errington-Thomas, CEO, remarked, "We are excited to leverage Consulting Point’s core strengths in talent, strategy, and insight to provide our global clients with a bespoke strategic and commercial advisory service. We are confident that our offering aligns with the evolving needs of clients in a complex and rapidly changing world."
This hard-earned expertise and wealth of accessible knowledge enable us to act decisively and with assurance in every assignment we undertake.
Position: Partner
Expertise: Automotive Industry
Geographies: Global
Simon brings over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and management consulting, offering clients strategic and commercial insights to navigate today’s fast-evolving and complex landscape.
He began his career at Ford of Britain in sales and marketing, later advancing to Ford of Europe. After completing an MBA at Cranfield School of Management, Simon joined Toyota’s Lexus Division as UK Head of Marketing. His journey also included a role at an early-stage cloud computing start-up, which inspired his transition into consulting.
In his consulting career, Simon has collaborated with leading automotive brands and organisations, supporting them in addressing industry challenges, driving operational transformation, and seizing new opportunities.
Beyond work, Simon is an avid collector of Formula One memorabilia from the 1960s to the 1980s, enjoys contemporary art, and has a keen interest in political, cultural, and social history.
The strategic advisory service is led by Simon Arbuthnot, who brings over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, including 15 years leading global consulting teams.