We are proud to announce that two of our consultants, Lauren Clarke and Phoebe Legard, have been named Finalists in the prestigious MCA Awards 2025. These national awards, hosted by the Management Consultancies Association, celebrate excellence across the consulting industry and recognise individuals who are making a meaningful difference.
Lauren Clarke is a manager at Akeso and has been shortlisted for Young Consultant of the Year – a testament to her strong leadership potential, fresh perspective, and deep commitment to high-impact work. Phoebe Legard, a consultant at Akeso, has been named a Rising Star Finalist, recognised for her exceptional contributions to client engagement and her ability to work with insight and empathy early in her career. Their work continues to push boundaries in healthcare, delivering real, measurable benefits to our clients and the wider health system.
This recognition also comes at a pivotal time for Akeso. Following a period of significant growth and expansion, these nominations reflect the strength of our evolving team and the expertise we are building to support our clients in navigating the complexities of healthcare today. It signals the growing influence of Akeso within the consulting landscape and the calibre of professionals we are proud to attract and develop.
Hear from one of our managing partners, Chris Robson, on his thoughts on this big achievement.
“I am proud to announce that two of our brilliant team members have been shortlisted as Finalists in the MCA Awards 2025. I want to extend a big congratulations to Lauren Clarke and Phoebe Legard for being named Finalists – a fantastic personal achievement and a proud moment for us as a firm. Their work in transforming healthcare, while championing high quality consulting, continues to inspire us all. These nominations reflect not only their individual talent and dedication, but also their passion for making a lasting difference in healthcare. It reaffirms the strength of our growing team and the depth of expertise we bring to solving some of the sector’s most complex challenges.”– Chris Robson
Congratulations once again to both finalists – and to all the inspiring nominees across this year’s MCA Awards. We look forward to celebrating the MCA Awards’ outcomes with the broader consulting community and continuing to elevate the standard for what is possible in healthcare consultancy.