FocusFirst GmbH: Redefining Transformation Through Radical Focus

Excellence in Management Consulting Services

As a family-owned boutique consultancy operating across four continents, FocusFirst GmbH has distinguished itself with a singular mission: helping global corporations transform with radical focus. Its recognition in the Global 100 – 2026 Awards for Excellence in Management Consulting Services reflects a consistent commitment to delivering transformation that is both results-driven and human-centered.

A Practitioner-Led Approach to Transformation

FocusFirst was founded by former global executives who experienced firsthand why transformation efforts so often fail. Rather than attributing setbacks to strategy, they identified deeper issues such as political friction, scattered priorities, and the illusion of progress through busyness. FocusFirst was built to solve these challenges by aligning organizations around one clear objective, what they call OneGoal.

With a team composed of former top executives and organizational psychologists, FocusFirst brings practical leadership experience to every engagement. They do not deploy large consulting teams; instead, they work with radical efficiency, typically involving just two of their experts while leveraging the capabilities of the client’s own workforce.

The Power of the PEAK Method

At the core of FocusFirst’s success is the proprietary PEAK methodology. This evidence-based transformation framework has been applied across more than two hundred large-scale corporate engagements, guiding clients including Novartis, GSK, E.ON, Commerzbank, BASF, and Covestro. The method is designed to enhance focus, reduce complexity, and accelerate transformation.

• Helps teams achieve transformation goals significantly faster
• Improves stakeholder satisfaction through structured engagement
• Centers on focus, co-creation, and measurable impact

A Contrarian Philosophy: Less Noise, More Signal

FocusFirst challenges the default mindset of urgency that dominates corporate environments. Their philosophy is simple yet bold: urgency is the enemy of speed. They encourage leaders to slow down, focus deeply, and prioritize accurately. By eliminating distractions and aligning every stakeholder around the OneGoal, organizations unlock speed, clarity, and sustainable change.

A Global Record of High-Impact Transformation

With expertise across industries and regions, FocusFirst has supported hundreds of transformation initiatives for multinational corporations and Fortune-listed companies. The firm has earned multiple innovation awards and its leadership has authored several books on transformation and organizational success. Their impact is consistently recognized for driving measurable results while strengthening engagement and alignment.

Inspiring Leaders to Think Differently

The firm’s work resonates most with C-level executives and senior leaders responsible for transformation, organizational development, or functional leadership. These leaders often sense that their current approach to change is not working. FocusFirst encourages them to rethink transformation from the ground up by embracing focus over complexity and clarity over urgency.

A Symbol of Authentic Change

The Ensō circle, part of the FocusFirst brand identity, symbolizes balance, authenticity, and intentional focus—core principles that guide their work. Just as an Ensō is drawn with a single, deliberate stroke, FocusFirst helps organizations concentrate their energy to achieve powerful, unified outcomes.

Contact Details

FocusFirst GmbH
Neue Mainzer Straße 66-68
6th Floor, Eurotheum
60311 Frankfurt, Germany
hello@focusfirst.com
+49 69 870 078 740