Table: Assessing the Gupta Years

WHERE HE EXCELLED...

-- Led vast expansion into emerging markets, such as India, China, and South Korea.

-- Doubled the number of leadership positions within the firm to 150, increasing partner involvement in governance.

-- Resisted pressure to allow consultants to create their own startups during dot-com boom....AND WHERE HE DIDN'T

-- Quest for growth may have compromised some of the firm's values

-- Accepted more engagements from less-prestigious clients.

-- Allowed firm to accept equity and cash bonuses for client work.