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Turner Named Netherlands' #1 Strategic Consultancy for the Fifth Consecutive Year in the MT1000
For the fifth consecutive year, Turner Strategy = Execution has been recognized by business leaders as the top strategic consultancy in the Netherlands.





Turner Named Netherlands’ #1 Strategic Consultancy for the Fifth Consecutive Year in the MT1000
Leusden, September 24, 2024 – For the fifth consecutive year, Turner Strategy = Execution has been recognized by business leaders as the top strategic consultancy in the Netherlands. This year, Turner achieved three #1 rankings in the prestigious MT1000 annual list. Since claiming the top spot in 2020, Turner has successfully defended its position every year.
Top Results in the MT1000 2024
Turner secured the first position in the following categories:
- 1st in Strategic Consulting
- 1st in Net Promoter Score (NPS)
- 1st in Customer Focus
The MT1000, compiled by MT/Sprout in collaboration with the Amsterdam Centre for Business Innovation, surveys the experiences of over 4,000 business decision-makers with professional service providers. Turner has been recognized as the best in its field for five consecutive years.
The Key to Success
Managing Partner Martijn Babeliowsky reflects on this achievement: “For the fifth year in a row, our clients have recognized us as the best in strategy execution. Maintaining this top position is a great testament to our work. Our focus on client satisfaction and delivering tangible results continues to drive our success. Every day, we strive to achieve exceptional outcomes. We don’t take this recognition for granted.”
Impact and Expertise
Turner specializes in strategy execution. The consultancy supports ambitious clients in realizing improvement, renewal, and innovation initiatives with measurable impact for all stakeholders, including society. Turner’s proprietary framework, Strategy = Execution, forms the foundation of its approach and has proven its value across various markets.
Turner’s success stems from its unique combination of customer focus, product leadership, and flawless execution. This combination makes Turner the go-to partner for organizations looking to translate their strategic goals into concrete results.
About the MT1000
The MT1000 is the leading ranking of the top 1000 business service providers in the Netherlands, based on independent research among business decision-makers. Companies are evaluated based on their Net Promoter Score, customer focus, and service quality.

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