The independents are coming. François Masquelier on what is changing for the Big4

The shift from large consulting firms to senior independent advisors in corporate treasury is not a future trend. In this clip from his full interview with Olivier Maréchal, François Masquelier, President of ATEL and EACT, describes what he already sees in the market: cost pressure driving clients toward experienced independents, quality winning over brand recognition, and interim management becoming a standard part of the treasury toolkit. His assessment of where this leaves the Big4 is direct.

Watch the full interview: https://wpyit.com/index.php/2026/04/26/francois-masquelier-what-corporate-treasury-actually-looks-like-from-the-inside/