inGroup International has appointed renowned cruise industry expert Ruben Perez as an external consultant. Perez, with over 40 years of experience at Costa Cruise Lines, brings valuable insights to strengthen inGroup’s position in the travel sector. His expertise is expected to enhance service quality for inGroup’s Club Members and foster innovative strategies within the company.
inGroup International has announced the appointment of Ruben Perez, a renowned cruise industry veteran, as an external consultant. Perez brings over 40 years of experience from Costa Cruise Lines, where he significantly improved customer experiences, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. His expertise is expected to enhance inGroup’s leadership position in the cruising and travel sectors.
PFES, a leading provider of strategic consulting services for the Energy and Utility sectors, has been recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as one of the Top Program Management Firms in the United States. This marks PFES’s continued growth and success in the industry, as it also climbed to #46 on ENR’s list of Top 500 Design Firms.
CGI Inc., a provider of consulting and outsourcing services, remains a Hold due to ongoing client hesitancy in the consulting industry. Despite its large outsourcing segment, which provides stability, CGI’s valuation appears full at its current price. M&A opportunities may emerge, but the slow current period persists, requiring careful management decisions. The global digital transformation consulting market is expected to grow significantly, but uncertain client spending limits short-term growth for CGI.
IBM is set to release its first-quarter earnings report on April 24th, with analysts anticipating earnings per share of $1.59 and revenues of $14.54 billion. While concerns exist about potential weakness in the consulting business, analysts remain optimistic, citing improving macro and IT spending data points. The company’s AI business is expected to be a key focus for investors as enterprises increasingly adopt AI tools to enhance productivity. IBM’s revenue is also likely to benefit from the recent sale of Weather Company assets.
