About Us
Transforming challenges into opportunities since 2008
Our Story
From a small consulting firm to transformation leaders
The Beginning
TransformConsult was founded by Elena Vargas and Michael Bennett in Barcelona during the global financial crisis. While other businesses were retreating, they saw an opportunity to help struggling companies reinvent themselves. Starting with just three clients in their first year, they developed a unique methodology that combined data analysis with deep human understanding.
Expansion & Recognition
After successfully helping over 50 small and medium businesses weather the economic downturn, TransformConsult gained recognition in the European business community. Our team expanded to 15 consultants specializing in different industries, and we opened our flagship office in the heart of Barcelona. This period marked our first major corporate clients and the development of our workshop series.
Digital Transformation Focus
Recognizing the growing importance of digital technologies, we assembled a specialized digital transformation team and developed our proprietary Digital Evolution Framework. This strategic shift allowed us to help traditional businesses navigate the rapidly changing technological landscape. We launched our annual Transformation Summit in Barcelona, which quickly became a must-attend event for forward-thinking business leaders.
Crisis Response & Innovation
When the pandemic hit, we quickly pivoted to help our clients navigate unprecedented challenges. We developed rapid response methodologies and virtual consultation frameworks that allowed businesses to adapt quickly. This period of intense innovation led to some of our most remarkable client success stories and cemented our reputation as transformation specialists who excel during crises.
Global Impact
Today, TransformConsult works with clients across Europe, North America, and Asia. Our team of 40+ consultants combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge methodologies to deliver transformative results. We've helped over 300 businesses reinvent themselves, created thousands of jobs through growth strategies, and built a community of transformation leaders who continue to push boundaries and challenge conventions.
Our Mission & Values
What drives us and shapes our approach
Our Mission
To transform business challenges into opportunities for growth, innovation, and positive impact. We believe that even the most daunting obstacles contain the seeds of breakthrough success when approached with the right mindset, methodology, and expertise.
We're committed to helping organizations not just survive disruption but thrive because of it. By combining analytical rigor with deep human understanding, we create transformation pathways that are both ambitious and achievable, leading to sustainable success in a rapidly changing world.
Our Values
- Integrity: We prioritize honesty and ethical conduct in all our interactions, even when it means delivering difficult truths.
- Empathy: We recognize that transformation is deeply human, and we approach each engagement with genuine care for the people involved.
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and are relentlessly committed to delivering exceptional results.
- Innovation: We constantly challenge conventional thinking and develop new approaches to solve complex problems.
- Partnership: We work alongside our clients as true partners, sharing knowledge, risks, and successes.
Our Leadership Team
Meet the experts guiding our transformation practice
Elena Vargas
CEO & Co-FounderWith over 20 years of experience in strategic consulting, Elena has led transformations for organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Before founding TransformConsult, she was a Partner at a global consulting firm and holds an MBA from INSEAD. Elena is a sought-after speaker on business resilience and transformation leadership.
Michael Bennett
CTO & Co-FounderMichael brings a unique blend of technological expertise and business acumen to TransformConsult. With a background in computer science and an executive MBA, he specializes in digital transformation and technology integration. Before co-founding the company, Michael led innovation initiatives at several tech companies and advised on digital strategy for multinational corporations.
Sophia Chen
Head of Client SuccessSophia ensures that our transformations deliver measurable results and lasting impact. With a background in organizational psychology and performance analytics, she has developed our proprietary success measurement framework. Prior to joining TransformConsult, Sophia led change management for a global consumer goods company and advised on post-merger integration for financial institutions.
Gabriel Moreno
Director of InnovationGabriel leads our innovation practice, helping clients envision and create new business models, products, and services. With a background spanning design thinking, technology, and entrepreneurship, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to innovation challenges. Before joining TransformConsult, Gabriel founded two successful tech startups and served as an innovation advisor to government agencies across Europe.
Our Achievements
Measurable impact we've created with our clients
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300+
Successful Transformations
We've guided over three hundred businesses through significant transformations, from crisis recovery to strategic pivots and digital evolution.
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€1.7B
Client Revenue Growth
Our client transformations have collectively generated over €1.7 billion in new revenue through innovative business models and market expansions.
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94%
Client Satisfaction
Our commitment to excellence and measurable outcomes has earned us a 94% client satisfaction rate and numerous long-term client relationships.
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12K+
Jobs Created
Our growth and innovation strategies have helped clients create over twelve thousand new jobs across various industries and markets.
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17
Industry Awards
Our innovative approaches and exceptional results have been recognized with seventeen major industry awards for consulting excellence and impact.
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25
Countries Served
We've successfully delivered transformations for clients across twenty-five countries, adapting our methodologies to diverse cultural and market contexts.
What Our Clients Say
The transformation experience in their words
Working with TransformConsult was a turning point for our company. When the pandemic hit, our traditional retail model was suddenly obsolete. Their team helped us reinvent our entire business in less than six months—developing an e-commerce strategy, reimagining our physical spaces, and creating a whole new customer experience. What impressed me most was how they balanced rapid innovation with careful implementation, ensuring our team could execute the changes successfully.
As a 70-year-old manufacturing company, we knew we needed to embrace digital transformation, but the path forward wasn't clear. TransformConsult didn't just provide recommendations—they partnered with us at every step, from strategy to implementation. They understood that our transformation needed to honor our heritage while positioning us for the future. Three years later, we've increased productivity by 47%, reduced costs by 23%, and most importantly, preserved the company culture that makes us special.
We approached TransformConsult when our healthcare startup was struggling to scale beyond our initial success. They helped us identify the structural issues limiting our growth and developed a comprehensive scaling strategy. What makes them different is their holistic approach—they addressed everything from our business model and operational processes to our leadership structure and company culture. Within 18 months, we expanded to seven new markets and secured Series B funding at a valuation three times higher than expected.
Ready to Start Your Transformation Journey?
Whether you're facing challenges or pursuing new opportunities, our team is ready to help you create your own success story.
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