Roland Berger Strategy Consultants is a global strategy consulting firm headquartered in Munich, with 43 offices in 31 countries. Roland Berger Strategy Consultants was founded in 1967 by Prof. Roland Berger. According to Vault, the firm has established itself among the top three consulting firms in Europe, behind McKinsey & Company and The Boston Consulting Group, and among the top five in the global strategy consulting market. In 2009, the company's sales were c. USD 850 m with more than 2,100 employees worldwide. The company is an independent partnership wholly owned by its approx. 200 partners.In July 2011 18 new partners were appointed.