Alliance Partners
What is an Alliance Partner?
An Alliance Partner (AP) is a trusted organisation, either with a proven relationship with Armstrong Wolfe or recommended by one of our Member Firms, that contributes specialised expertise and gains valuable visibility within the International COO community.
Role and Participation – Senior executives from Alliance Partners have the opportunity to:
- Participate in iCOOC roundtables to share insights and collaborate with industry leaders.
- Host or sponsor events on the iCOOC calendar, showcasing their expertise and enhancing their brand visibility.
All interactions are conducted under Chatham House Rule, ensuring a private and trusted environment for meaningful, candid discussions.
Value to the COO Community – Alliance Partners play a critical role in enhancing dialogue and debate across the COO community. They provide:
- In-depth analysis and actionable insights
- Considerations and solutions that address shared challenges
- Expertise that complements the cross-industry discussions facilitated by iCOOC and other forums
Areas of Expertise – The contributions of an Alliance Partner align closely with the priorities and responsibilities of COOs, offering effective solutions in key areas such as:
- Emerging Technologies: Crypto, Blockchain, and AI
- Regulation and Risk Management
- Geopolitical Risk Management
By partnering with Armstrong Wolfe, Alliance Partners help shape the future of the financial services COO landscape while establishing themselves as thought leaders within the community.
Participation
Alliance Partners play an active role in enriching the iCOOC community through the following opportunities:
- Engage in Events: Attend and contribute to round table dinners, online forums, and working groups by providing thought leadership and industry insights tailored to the needs of the COO community.
- Steering Committees: Based on your expertise and interests, participate in steering committees to shape agendas, and offer specialized contributions as needed.
- Content Sharing: Share thought leadership content with the global iCOOC membership through various platforms, including the Armstrong Wolfe COO Magazine.
- Diverse Roles: Participate in roles such as panellist, facilitator, or judge during key events, leveraging your expertise to enrich discussions.
- Support Diversity Initiatives: Actively support programs like Women in the COO Community (WCOOC), contributing to efforts to address gender inequality in the financial services industry.
Through active participation, Alliance Partners enhance the dialogue, trust, and collaboration that define the iCOOC community, while positioning themselves as thought leaders in the industry.
Etiquette
As an Alliance Partner (AP), it is essential to adhere to the following principles of engagement within iCOOC forums:
- No Direct Selling: These forums are designed to foster collaboration, consultation, and trust-building rather than serve as sales opportunities.
- Relationship-Centred Follow-Ups: While individual follow-ups after forums are permitted, they should be conducted professionally, focusing on nurturing relationships rather than transactional exchanges. Armstrong Wolfe does not oversee or manage these follow-ups, placing the responsibility on APs to act with integrity.
These guidelines ensure a productive and respectful environment, reinforcing the consultative nature of the forums.
Our Alliance Partners
NTT Data
NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – is a trusted global innovator of IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables clients, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries.
Global Economics Group
Global Economics Group has expertise in multiple industries with a particular focus on financial services companies. A group of industry veterans with decades of experience who have helped firms successfully navigate historic regulatory and economic upheavals. Our professionals assist clients across a broad range of needs, including: regulatory compliance; operations and technology; treasury/liquidity/capital management; financial and non-financial risk management; customer experience; litigation and policy.
