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Meet Mike Strickland, Managing Director: Q. How does your work impact clients? "I lead the transformation of energy companies. My clients are making major changes to their structure, roles, processes, or technology to maximize margins—and often need help with managing change internally." Q. What’s one of the biggest challenges clients face right now? "The shift from manual processing to automation and analytics. Companies have a trove of data—they need to leverage it to gain deeper insight into their operations and identify opportunities for improvement." Q. What industry segment interests you most right now? "#Convenience stores, because they’re one of the few areas within the energy space in which consumers have strong brand loyalty and nostalgia. But, it’s an old-school industry that’s in the midst of uncertainty: Fluctuating fuel prices, supply chain concerns, and varying predictions about demand for gas-powered cars. Convenience stores that thrive in the future must deliver an elevated in-store experience and embrace technology innovations."