The Hackett Group Launches Gen AI-Focused Executive Advisory Program for Enterprises

Program bridges strategic plan through execution, led by top AI expert and best-selling author John K. Thompson

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hackett Group, Inc. – (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consultancy and executive advisory firm, today announced the launch of its Gen AI Executive Advisory Program. This new premium program is designed to accelerate and enhance an organization’s overall Gen AI initiatives through an advisor-led approach. The program expands The Hackett Group’s Executive Advisory capabilities and leverages the latest AI ideation through implementation learnings from its industry-leading AI XPLR^™ and ZBrain^™ platform engagements.

To lead this initiative, The Hackett Group^® has appointed John K. Thompson, a recognized AI expert, as principal, Gen AI Executive Advisory Program leader. Thompson brings over 38 years of experience in artificial intelligence, data and analytics, having implemented more than 100 AI-driven systems across 20 industries. Prior to joining The Hackett Group^®, Thompson led the global AI efforts at EY, where he and his team designed, built and implemented one of the world's largest private and secure Gen AI environments, serving more than 300,000 users worldwide. Thompson is also a bestselling author of five books on AI and analytics and serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information.

“The design and launch of our Gen AI Executive Advisory Program represents a pivotal step in our mission to define and enable AI-powered business transformation. Our unique exposure to immense transformation opportunities and detailed technology and organizational implementation considerations will allow clients to anticipate and address their concerns properly,” said Ted Fernandez, chairman and CEO of The Hackett Group^®. “John’s unique blend of thought leadership and hands-on application of AI makes him uniquely qualified to lead this program, and he will be very impactful to our clients. His deep technical knowledge and ability to translate AI’s potential into practical enterprise solutions make him an ideal leader for The Hackett Group’s growing AI initiatives, and his appointment underscores The Hackett Group’s commitment to delivering Digital World Class^® AI insights and solutions to its global client base.”

“I am excited to join The Hackett Group^® at such a pivotal time in AI’s continued acceleration and evolution,” said John K. Thompson. “The firm’s AI XPLR^™ and ZBrain^™ platforms offer an innovative and market-leading foundation for businesses and organizations looking to understand and leverage the power and complexities of Gen AI and AI in general. The opportunity to lead this initiative and shape the future of AI-driven enterprise products and services is exhilarating. I am eager to work with The Hackett Group’s product and services teams and its prospects and customers.”

The Hackett Group’s Gen AI Executive Advisory Program reinforces its position as a leader in AI-driven consulting, helping organizations integrate Gen AI to enhance productivity, streamline operations and drive sustainable growth.

For more information about The Hackett Group^® and its AI-driven services, please visit www.thehackettgroup.com.

About The Hackett Group^®

The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) is an IP and platform-based, Gen AI strategic consulting and executive advisory firm that enables Digital World Class^® performance. Using AI XPLR^™ and ZBrain^™ – our ideation through implementation platforms – our experienced professionals help organizations realize the power of Gen AI and achieve quantifiable, breakthrough results, allowing us to be key architects of their Gen AI journey.

Our expertise is grounded in unparalleled best practices insights from benchmarking the world’s leading businesses – including 97% of the Dow Jones Industrials, 90% of the Fortune 100, 70% of the DAX 40 and 51% of the FTSE 100. Visit us at www.thehackettgroup.com.

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