The European House-Ambrosetti

What The European House-Ambrosetti does

The European House-Ambrosetti (TEHA Group) is an Italian private professional services group founded in 1965 by Alfredo Ambrosetti in Milan, operating as an integrated platform combining management consulting, think tank research, and leaders' education. The firm serves C-suite executives of national and multinational corporations, Italian family businesses, government and institutional bodies, and senior managers through three core pillars: (i) management consulting across 13-14 practice areas (Scenarios, Family Business and Governance, InnoTech Hub, Healthcare, Sustainability, Strategy, Digital Transformation, European Affairs, etc.); (ii) think tank and research operations producing 400+ studies and reports annually, proprietary indices such as the Global Attractiveness Index (146 countries) and Global Innosystem Index (49 countries), and the quarterly Ambrosetti Club Economic Indicator; and (iii) leaders' education via TEHA Club (400+ CEO members), Aggiornamento Permanente (200+ companies, 2,000 participants), TEHA Academy, and other programs.

The business model rests on four interlocking revenue streams: (1) custom management consulting engagements delivered by senior partners; (2) recurring subscription/membership revenue from TEHA Club, Aggiornamento Permanente, and TEHA Academy training programs; (3) premium summit and event fees, anchored by the 50-year-old Cernobbio Forum at Villa d'Este and a portfolio of international summits; and (4) research publications and thought leadership. Distribution is direct, partner-led enterprise sales supplemented by a strategic partner network reaching 18 countries across 4 continents (Milan HQ; Italian offices in Bologna and Rome; European offices in London, Brussels, Madrid, Berlin; Middle East in Riyadh; Africa in Johannesburg; Asia offices and partnerships in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, and Istanbul). The firm owns operating subsidiaries including Althesys, Cybrain, GDS, Oltresult Consulting, and HBR Italia, and reports 300+ employees (61% women, 46% in leadership), 13 Partners, and 87 Associate Partners. Pricing is custom and quote-based for consulting, with annual subscription cadences for club/training memberships; financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

The European House-Ambrosetti

Legal name

The European House - Ambrosetti S.p.A.

Website

https://ambrosetti.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The European House-Ambrosetti (TEHA Group) is a privately-held Italian professional services firm founded in 1965, combining management consulting, think tank research, and executive education to serve C-suite executives, family businesses, governments, and senior managers across 18 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability & ESG Consulting (BPAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

ESG Governance, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Advisory (BPAHAFAJ)

Keywords

• Management consulting
• Strategic advisory
• Executive education
• Think tank research
• CEO networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting Services: Strategic consulting engagements delivered through 13 practice areas including Scenarios, Family Business and Governance, InnoTech Hub, Healthcare, Sustainability, Strategy, and European Affairs. Services are customized to client needs and typically involve senior partner involvement.
2. Leaders' Education and Professional Training: Permanent professional training platforms including TEHA Club, Aggiornamento Permanente (200+ companies, 2,000 participants annually), TEHA Management, TEHA Live, TEHA Academy, Leader del Futuro, and Strategic Journeys. Programs combine live meetings, company visits, webinars, and on-demand content.
3. Summit and Events: Premium events including the Cernobbio Forum (50th edition in 2024), Global Summits, International Summits, and sector-specific conferences. Events feature high-profile speakers and generate significant media coverage.
4. Research and Publications: Production of studies, white papers, and reports through thematic observatories and think tanks. Published over 400 studies and reports in 2024 across various industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The European House-Ambrosetti (TEHA Group) is an integrated professional services firm delivering management consulting, think tank research, leaders' education, and high-level events. It offers strategic advisory across 14 practice areas (Scenarios, Family Business, InnoTech, Healthcare, Sustainability, Strategy, European Affairs, etc.), produces proprietary indices and observatories, and operates the Cernobbio Forum and the TEHA Club network of 400+ CEOs. The firm serves C-suite executives, family-owned businesses, governments, and institutions globally across 18 countries.

Product overview

The European House - Ambrosetti (TEHA Group) is an integrated professional services firm combining management consulting, think tank research, and leaders' education. The core offering spans Management Consulting Services across 14 practice areas (Scenarios, Family Business, InnoTech Hub, Healthcare, Sustainability, Strategy, Digital Transformation, etc.); a Think Tank producing research reports, country indices (Global Attractiveness Index), and thematic observatories; flagship events including the Forum di Cernobbio; and professional development platforms (TEHA Club, Aggiornamento Permanente, TEHA Academy). Supplementary offerings include sector-specific communities, publications (Lettera Club, Business Insights from Italy), and subsidiaries in London, Beijing, and Africa. The organization does not operate as a software or technology product company and has no public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEHA Club: Exclusive network for leaders of the public and private sector, founded in 1999, with over 400 CEOs of major companies operating in Italy
• TEHA Club Europe
• Forum di Cernobbio
• DOT - Do One Thing
• Aggiornamento Permanente
• Global Attractiveness Index

Products and services

• Management Consulting Services Custom strategic consulting engagements for C-suite executives and senior management of national and multinational corporations, organized into 14 practice areas addressing scenarios, governance, technology, healthcare, sustainability, and European affairs.
• Think Tank and Research Services Thematic research, scenario elaboration, and observatories producing over 400 studies and reports annually on business, policy, digital transformation, and societal topics.
• Forum di Cernobbio (Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy) Annual flagship international forum hosting heads of state, ministers, Nobel laureates, and Fortune 500 executives for confidential strategic discussions on business, economics, finance, science, and politics.
• TEHA Club Exclusive annual membership program providing CEOs and senior executives with networking, private meetings, and research access; includes quarterly economic sentiment surveys.
• Aggiornamento Permanente Italy's leading permanent executive training program for top and senior managers, with 200+ companies and 2,000 participants annually, combining in-person meetings, live webinars, and company visits.
• TEHA Academy Customized corporate training programs built for entire organizations, from executives to professionals, beginning with skills assessment and development planning.
• Global Attractiveness Index Proprietary country-level index ranking 146 countries on attractiveness, dynamism, sustainability, and growth expectations; widely cited by policymakers and media.
• Lettera Club Periodical publication featuring thoughts and proposals from TEHA Club members on current major topics relevant to Italy, the European Union, and businesses.
• Business Insights from Italy Monthly newsletter produced with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) providing macroeconomic updates, industrial sector insights, and policy information to international investors.
• Thematic Communities Sector-specific think tank communities (Food, InnoTech, Life Sciences, Longevity+, Retail 5.0, Smart Building, Cashless Society, etc.) developing scenarios, strategies, and policies for companies and sectoral organizations.
• International Summits and Global Summits Specialized international summits and global summits including the Southern Africa-Europe CEO Dialogue, ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations Dialogue, and Italian-French Dialogue for Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• €4 million socio-economic impact generated by Cernobbio Forum 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• TEHA AfricaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023New business launched in Johannesburg in November 2023 to focus on development of projects in the African continent, starting with strengthening the CEO Community of local business leaders.
• Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Business Insights from Italy' monthly publication providing macroeconomic updates, industrial sector insights, and policies directed to foreign investors. This partnership extends the firm's reach to Italy's diplomatic network worldwide.
• AirbnbflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint study on 'Turismo diffuso in Italia' exploring diffused tourism as a heritage to discover and model to build, combining Airbnb's platform data with TEHA's research capabilities.
• ESA (European Space Agency)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'ESA Skills Digital Twin' project developing competencies for the European space ecosystem, addressing digital skills needs in the space sector.
• ErionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint study on sustainable transition priorities for competitive positioning, examining environmental sustainability as a business imperative.
• Southern Africa Europe CEO DialogueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual dialogue reaching its 10th edition in November 2023, hosting first debate in South African history between Government and opposition representatives.
• ASEAN Secretary GeneralflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh Level Dialogue on ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations recognized as best practice of international cooperation and official collaboration tool of MAECI. 7th edition held in Bangkok with 400+ participants from 13 countries.
• ICE (Italian Trade Agency)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for B2B sessions between local and Italian companies, connecting TEHA's international summits with ICE's global network of offices.
• Global Attractiveness Index PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research initiative ranking 146 countries on attractiveness, dynamism, sustainability, and growth expectations.
• Global Innosystem Index PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint index development with Teha Group ranking 49 countries on innovation capacity, including the Global Innosystem Index 2026.

Scale indicators12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arthur D. Little: European-heritage strategy and management consulting firm that similarly blends strategy advisory, technology foresight, and thought leadership. Operates at a similar mid-size scale and competes for European multinational clients.
• Chatham House: UK-based international affairs think tank with a Chatham House Rule-governed discussion model that mirrors the Cernobbio Forum's confidentiality approach. Comparable in the research, convening, and policy advisory mix.
• World Economic Forum: International organization whose annual Davos meeting closely parallels TEHA's Cernobbio Forum in bringing together heads of state, CEOs, and thought leaders under Chatham House-style conditions. Most directly comparable peer for the think tank + flagship event + CEO community model.
• Bruegel: European think tank based in Brussels focused on economic policy, governance, and EU affairs. Directly comparable for the think tank and policy research side of TEHA's business, and serves similar institutional and government clients.
• Kearney: Global management consulting firm with strong European operations and a focus on strategy, operations, and procurement. Comparable in scale and practice mix to TEHA's consulting offering, particularly in operational excellence and industry strategy.
• Roland Berger: European-headquartered strategy consulting firm with a similarly strong identity tied to its founding region (Germany) and a comparable mix of strategic advisory, exclusive events, and thought leadership. Closest like-for-like peer given European heritage, private ownership history, and mid-size scale.

Broad incumbents

• Bain & Company: Global strategy consulting firm with strong private equity and CEO advisory practices. Overlaps with TEHA on CEO community engagement (Bain & Company's CEO forums), family business advisory, and strategy work for multinationals.
• Oliver Wyman: Global management consulting firm with deep European roots and a focus on financial services, healthcare, and risk. Competes for the same European enterprise clients and overlaps on operational and strategic advisory work.
• McKinsey & Company: Largest global management consulting firm and the dominant incumbent in strategy advisory. Operates in the same C-suite advisory, organizational transformation, and scenario planning space, but at vastly greater scale with global coverage and tech-enabled platforms.
• The Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Global strategy consulting leader with comparable practice areas including healthcare, sustainability, and family business advisory. BCG's broader portfolio and global footprint position it as an incumbent, but it directly competes for the same multinational C-suite engagements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Ambrosetti_

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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