Practical Leadership for Data, AI and Tech Transformation

Core Services

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    Strategic Advisory & Interim Leadership

    Support for boards, executives, and transformation leaders—from trusted strategic guidance to fractional and interim roles like CDO, CAIO, CTO, or digital lead across industries.

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    Data, AI & Automation Strategy

    Align your data and AI efforts to business outcomes. From strategy through execution, R5 helps teams identify high-value use cases, establish governance, and responsibly adopt GenAI and emerging tech.

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    Commercial & Operational Transformation

    Drive revenue growth, cost savings, and better guest experiences by redesigning service models, optimizing pricing and workforce strategies, and scaling operations with data and AI.

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    Technology & Platform Enablement

    Lead selection and deployment of core platforms including ERP, CRM, and workforce tools. Translate business needs into scalable technology roadmaps and infrastructure investments.

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    Strategic Support for Tech & Services Firms

    Partner with leadership teams to refine offerings, develop go-to-market strategies, and drive growth through AI- and data-enabled solutions—bridging strategy and execution in ways that accelerate impact.

About R5

R5 Advisory was founded by Philip Rothaus, a former consulting partner at Alvarez & Marsal and senior leader at Accenture, to deliver high-impact data, AI, and technology leadership without the overhead of traditional consulting models. With deep experience leading large-scale transformations across industries—including travel, hospitality, industrials, and private equity—Philip brings senior, execution-oriented support to organizations ready to unlock real value from digital and AI initiatives.

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