PA Consulting welcomes Joost Stiemer as a partner in its Manufacturing and Consumer practice

PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, welcomes Joost Stiemer as a partner in its Manufacturing and Consumer practice.

PA has ambitious growth goals in the manufacturing industry, which Joost will focus on specifically. Together with PA's clients, his team will help deliver strategy, innovation and improvement projects with the intention of making a positive contribution for the future. With this appointment, PA has acquired a wealth of valuable experience in the field in the manufacturing industry.

Joost joins PA from a similar position at Tata Consultancy Services. Prior to this, Joost worked as Technology Director at Deloitte and as Supply Chain Consultant at PwC.

Mark Griep, head of PA Consulting Netherlands says: “The manufacturing industry faces significant challenges. Just think of the current skyrocketing energy prices, supply chain disruptions and the ongoing transition to Industry 4.0. The knowledge and expertise that Joost brings will help our clients successfully navigate these challenges and transform their organisations.”

Joost adds: “PA has in-depth knowledge of innovation, industry 4.0 and sustainability. I am confident that I will be able to learn a lot from my new colleagues. Together with this new, close-knit team, I will use my expertise to help organisations innovate for a better future.”

PA’s consumer experts help clients create innovative and sustainable solutions, reinvent manufacturing processes and develop smart, connected supply chains. Their capabilities extend from market insight and taking products from creative design through development and launch, to finding new ways to connect brands with consumers.

PA recently created Hydrow™, the indoor rowing machine, an experiential product that debuted to rave reviews and was named one of the 'Best Inventions of 2020’ by Time Magazine. PA also developed a 100 per cent plastic-free, sustainable and home compostable tea bag for Tea Sheets and developed lightweight recycling packaging for craft spirits company Dunnet Bay Distillers.