Behind the Money

How EY’s Project Everest collapsed

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May 3, 2023
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ANECDOTE

The Architect of Everest

  • Carmine Di Sibio, EY's Global CEO, launched Project Everest.
  • It was surprising given his reputation as a steady caretaker.
INSIGHT

The Conflict of Interest Dilemma

  • EY's dual business model (auditing and consulting) created conflicts of interest.
  • These conflicts limited their consulting opportunities, especially with tech companies.
INSIGHT

The Promise of Everest

  • Project Everest proposed splitting EY's audit and consulting arms, taking the latter public.
  • This promised lucrative payouts for partners on both sides, incentivizing the split.
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