News Releases

M Squared Consulting Hires Kimberly Palmer As Vice President of Sales in Financial Services

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 8, 2013) – M Squared Consulting, which provides organizations with skilled professionals and teams of project leaders and subject matter experts, today announced the hiring of Kimberly Palmer as Vice President of Sales in its growing Financial Services Group.

New M Squared Consulting Pulse Surveys Findings Announced

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 1, 2013) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, recently launched online pulse surveys where website visitors weigh in on topics affecting the contingent workforce.   While unscientific, the pulse surveys offer insight into what visitors are thinking about today’s changing workforce.

SolomonEdwards to Acquire M Squared Consulting

April 12, 2013 – Philadelphia, PA and San Francisco, CA: SolomonEdwards, a National Professional Services firm, today announced its forthcoming acquisition of San Francisco-based M Squared Consulting. The M Squared acquisition is expected to close this summer, pending final shareholder approval.

M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler to Speak at Project Management Institute

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 3, 2013) – M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler will speak at the Project Management Institute (PMI) Bay Area Chapter meeting on Wednesday, April 17, in San Francisco.  The topic of Kunzweiler’s presentation is “How to Thrive in Today’s Gig Economy” and will take place at the Infusion Lounge located at 124 Ellis Street at 7 p.m.

M Squared Consulting Releases White Paper on New Workplace Power Shift

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 13, 2013) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, today released a new white paper titled “The Shift is On.” It explains how the balance of power is shifting from employers to professionals who work contingently. The topic is especially compelling given contingent workers already comprise approximately 30 percent of the U.S. workforce and the demand by companies for experienced independent talent is increasing.

Independent Consultants Upbeat about Economy, Profession

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 23, 2013) – Amid an uneven recovery and contentious tax and budget talks, a growing segment of the American workforce is bullish about their profession and the economy, according to results from a new nationwide survey conducted by M Squared Consulting.  The online poll was conducted in December and captured the insights of nearly 450 independent professional consultants on a variety of workforce-related topics.

M Squared Consulting Names 2012 Grant Recipients

M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, today announced the recipients of its 2012 charitable giving program. Throughout the year, M Squared supported nearly a dozen non-profit organizations; each organization was nominated by an M Squared employee who was personally associated with it.  M Squared has a long history of giving back to community causes through corporate philanthropy, donated services, and employee volunteerism.  

New M Squared Consulting Pulse Surveys Track Hot Topics Affecting the Contingent Workforce

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 14, 2012) – Earlier this year, M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, launched online pulse surveys where website visitors weigh in on topics affecting the contingent workforce.  While unscientific, the pulse surveys offer insight into what visitors are thinking about today’s changing workforce.

M Squared Consulting Hires Lance Lennier as Senior VP of Technology

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 14, 2012) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, today announced the hiring of Lance Lennier as  Senior Vice President of Sales for its Technology Group.

M Squared Consulting Releases New White Paper on How to Thrive in Today's Gig Economy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 17, 2012) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, today released a new white paper titled "Thriving in the Gig Economy." It outlines a number of helpful tips about how independent consultants can take charge of their career path, build their brand and land work. This topic is particularly timely given that up to 30 percent of Americans now work on a contingent basis. 

M Squared Consulting Hires AnneMarie Nicoletti as Vice President of Sales, Healthcare

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 3, 2012) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, today announced the hiring of AnneMarie Nicoletti as Vice President of Sales in its growing Healthcare Group.

M Squared Consulting's John Kunzweiler Named as "2012 Most Admired CEO" In Annual Competition

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 26, 2012) - M Squared Consulting Chief Executive Officer John Kunzweiler has been honored as the "2012 Most Admired CEO" in the Professional Services category by the San Francisco Business Times. The annual Bay Area competition recognizes the efforts of outstanding CEOs who consistently demonstrate excellent leadership of their companies and are active members in their industry and community.

New M Squared Consulting Pulse Surveys Track Hot Topics for Contingent Workforce

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 18, 2012) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, recently introduced an informal “Pulse Survey” component to its website that allows visitors to weigh in on timely topics affecting the contingent workforce.  While unscientific, the online pulse survey questions offer insight into what visitors are thinking about the key issues facing today’s changing workforce.

M Squared Consulting Releases New White Paper that Explores How "Talent Islands" Impact Business Decisions

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 20, 2012) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, today released a new white paper titled “The Islandization of Talent.”  The thought-provoking white paper explores human migration as it relates to the workforce, the emergence of talent islands in America, and how proximity to human capital significantly impacts business decisions by executives. 

M Squared Consulting Provides Perspective and Predictions About Workforce Trends for Remainder of 2012

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 25, 2012) - M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts for managing and implementing business-critical initiatives, has released a new white paper titled "Desperately Seeking Talent: Human Capital Trends for the Remainder of 2012." 

M Squared Consulting Hires Doug Nagel and Herb Suvaco to Vice President of Sales Positions

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 23, 2012) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project leaders and subject matter experts, today announced the hiring of Doug Nagel and Herb Suvaco in Vice President of Sales positions for its growing Financial Services Group.

M Squared Consulting Releases New White Paper on Rising Risks of Worker Misclassification

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 4, 2012) - M Squared Consulting today released a new white paper titled "The Rising Risk of Misclassification." As more companies utilize the high end of the flexible workforce to deliver results on vital programs, it's more important than ever to have a human capital strategy that properly classifies contingent workers in compliance with government regulations. Authored by M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler, the new white paper is available for download.

M Squared Consulting Hires John Pennock as Vice President of Sales

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 22, 2012) – M Squared Consulting today announced that John Pennock has joined its Healthcare Group as Vice President of Sales. Based at the company’s San Francisco headquarters, Pennock is focused on new business development and client service for healthcare organizations.

M Squared Consulting Hires Barbara Fette as Senior VP of Healthcare

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 14, 2011) – M Squared Consulting today announced that Barbara Fette has joined its Healthcare Group as a Senior Vice President of Sales. Based at the company’s San Francisco headquarters, Ms. Fette is responsible for expanding the firm’s presence in the healthcare industry.

M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler to be In-Studio Guest on KLIV's "The CEO Show"

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 20, 2012) – M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler will be the featured in-studio guest on KLIV’s “The CEO Show” on Tuesday, January 24, at 7 p.m. Produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the live call-in show will also be re-broadcast on Saturday, January 28, at noon on KLIV (1590AM), Silicon Valley’s only all news radio station.

M Squared Consulting Releases New White Paper on 2012 Flexible Workforce Trends

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 30, 2011) – M Squared Consulting today released a new white paper titled “2012 Outlook on the New World of Work.” Authored by CEO John Kunzweiler, the thought-provoking white paper outlines how the nation’s workforce has undergone an important and permanent shift, and describes the emerging trends affecting the flexible workforce in the coming year. The new white paper is available for download.

New M Squared Consulting Survey Reveals the "New World of Work" is Here to Stay

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 18, 2012) – The flexible workforce has become indispensable to American businesses, according to a new M Squared Consulting poll. The annual M Squared survey, which captured the insights of 530 professional independent consultants on a variety of topics, also found an overwhelming majority of consultants satisfied with their career choice.

M Squared Consulting Releases New White Paper on Achieving Operational Excellence

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 3, 2011) – M Squared Consulting today released a new white paper titled “Operational Excellence: A Daily Focus for Today’s Successful Businesses.”  It outlines why achieving operational excellence is more important than ever, and how many companies are meeting their operational goals in today’s challenging economic environment.

M Squared Promotes Colleen Lingane to Lead Financial Services and Healthcare Groups

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 5, 2011) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project experts and consultants to large enterprises for solving important business challenges, announced the promotion of Colleen Lingane to Senior Vice President of Sales for the firm’s Financial Services Group and Healthcare Group.  A longtime M Squared sales executive, Lingane will lead a growing team that comprises the firm’s largest practice areas, and will be responsible for expanding the firm’s presence in the financial services and healthcare industries.

M Squared Consulting Releases New White Paper on Creating a Flexible Workforce Strategy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 3, 2011) – M Squared Consulting today released a new white paper titled “Creating Your Flexible Workforce Strategy in the New World of Work.” The white paper outlines how companies can build a successful framework when considering a flexible workforce strategy. Authored by M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler, the new white paper is available for download.

M Squared Consultant Authors Popular New Business Book on Game-Changing Transformation Strategies

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 24, 2011) – Business guru and M Squared consultant Mahesh Rao has authored a new book titled Front Runners: Lap Your Competition With 10 Game-Changing Strategies for Total Business Transformation.  Published by Bascom Hill Publishing Group, the book quickly sold out on Amazon.com, with more copies expected to become available later this month.

M Squared Consulting Announces Key Management Promotions

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 7, 2011) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project experts and consultants to large enterprises, today announced the promotions of Jennifer Robinson to Vice President of Consultant Services, John Tarabini to Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Dorinda Parker to Vice President of Sales Programs.

M Squared Promotes Meg Hanna To Vice President of Human Resources

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 19, 2011) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project experts and consultants to large enterprises for solving important business challenges, today announced the promotion of Meg Hanna to Vice President of Human Resources.   In her new position, Hanna will be responsible for building, managing and enhancing an effective human resource infrastructure to address present needs and future growth at M Squared.

“In today’s ever-evolving workforce, having a knowledgeable and capable HR leader is absolutely critical,” said John Kunzweiler, M Squared’s CEO.  “With Meg’s breadth of expertise and experience, I have the utmost confidence in her ability to successfully anticipate, address and prepare for the future as M Squared – and the entire flexible workforce industry – continues to grow in size and scope.”

M Squared Consulting Releases New White Paper on Flexible Business Strategies

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 17, 2011) – M Squared Consulting today released a new white paper titled “Flexible Business Strategies in a Flat World.” The white paper details why today’s successful businesses must be flat, fast and flexible, especially when it comes to managing talent and developing human resource strategies. Authored by M Squared Consulting CEO John Kunzweiler, the new white paper is available for download.

M Squared Consulting Hires Jerry Potts and Holly Pietrofesa as New Sales Executives

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 31, 2011) – M Squared Consulting today announced that Jerry Potts and Holly Pietrofesa have joined its growing Technology Practice, both in the position of Vice President of Business Development.

M Squared Introduces "Expertise at work." and Debuts Enhanced New Website

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 26, 2011) – M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project experts and consultants to large enterprises for solving important business challenges, today launched a new brand platform − Expertise at work.^SM – and debuted an easy-to-navigate website (www.msquared.com).   

New M Squared Consulting Survey Finds The New Way of Work is Working Well

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 15, 2011) –  With up to 20 percent of the workforce at large enterprises now considered contingent labor, the American workscape is changing, and the independent consultants who are leading the charge are confident about their careers and the economy, according to a new survey released today by M Squared Consulting.

M Squared Consulting Honored as a "Best Place to Work" for Fourth Consecutive Year

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (April 22, 2011) –  M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project experts and consultants to large enterprises, today announced that it was selected as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area for the fourth consecutive year by the San Francisco Business Times.  The annual competition and awards program recognizes outstanding companies whose employees rank them as highest in workforce environment, benefits and leadership areas.

M Squared Releases New White Paper on How the Flexible Workforce Infuses Growth through Innovation

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 1, 2011) - M Squared Consulting, the leading provider of project experts and consultants to large enterprises for solving important business challenges, today released a new white paper titled "The New Innovators" that describes how the top-tier of the flexible workforce is increasingly becoming the driving force behind many companies' quest for growth.  Authored by CEO John Kunzweiler, the new white paper is available for download at www.msquared.com/thought_leadership.php.