
Deniz Caglar is an advisor to executives on strategic cost and organizational transformation for Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business. Based in Chicago, he is a principal with PwC US. He is a leader in the PwC US organization strategy practice. He is the coauthor, with Vinay Couto and John Plansky, of Fit for Growth: Strategic Cost Cutting, Restructuring, and Renewal.
All articles by Deniz Caglar
10 principles of workforce transformationSeptember 25, 2019 How to raise the skills of your employees to meet your digital challenges. See also “A guide to workforce transformation.”by Deniz Caglar and Carrie Duarte
HQ 2.0: The next-generation corporate centerJanuary 7, 2019 Major companies are transforming their core and rethinking their functions.by Deniz Caglar, Vinay Couto, and Maureen Trantham
The Tax-Savvy Company RestructuringFebruary 19, 2018 Most structural changes will have tax implications. Thoughtful planning can help leaders convert tax traps into enhanced reorganization returns.by Deniz Caglar and John Ranke
Getting Fit for Mergers and AcquisitionsAugust 23, 2017 The disciplines that enable restructuring of established companies are also essential levers for helping deals succeed.by Deniz Caglar and Michael Connolly
Building trust while cutting costsJanuary 10, 2017 During a restructuring, rumors spread and fear takes hold. You can reduce the turmoil by finding ways to inform, empower, and inspire employees.by Vinay Couto, Deniz Caglar, and John Plansky
Be Your Own Activist InvestorOctober 19, 2015 With these 10 principles for rethinking cost management, you can maximize value and avoid threats from Wall Street.by Deniz Caglar, Vinay Couto, and Gary L. Neilson
The Redefined No of the CFOFebruary 2, 2015 For today’s financial leader, decisions are based on strategy, not spreadsheets.by Deniz Caglar, Matt Mani, and Josh Peters
How to Prepare Your Company for GrowthFebruary 14, 2014 Take Booz & Company’s Fit for Growth* Index profiler and find out what you need to be successful in the long term.by Vinay Couto and Deniz Caglar
Think Functionally, Act StrategicallyFebruary 26, 2013 When a company competes on capabilities, its specialist leaders—in HR, IT, finance, and elsewhere—play a new, influential role.by Deniz Caglar, Namit Kapoor, and Thomas Ripsam
Is Your Company Fit for Growth?
May 29, 2012 A more strategic approach to costs can help you prepare for the next round of expansion.by Deniz Caglar, Jaya Pandrangi, and John Plansky
How Ikea Reassembled Its Growth StrategyMay 7, 2012 During the Great Recession, this iconic Swedish furniture company developed a new way to expand: cutting costs while increasing customer loyalty.by Deniz Caglar, Marco Kesteloo, and Art Kleiner
Retail: Become Better Curators February 17, 2012
by Deniz Caglar, Nick Hodson, Karla Martin, and Marcelo Tau
Seven Value Creation Lessons from Private EquityJanuary 30, 2012 What top-tier PE firms can teach public companies about creating and sustaining value over time.by Vinay Couto, Ashok Divakaran, and Deniz Caglar
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