Zweig Group announces key promotions in Growth Consulting team

Aug 01, 2025

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Zweig Group deepens its AEC industry advisory capacity with promotion of Ying Liu and Ezequiel Tovar. 

Zweig Group, the leading provider of management consulting, research, and education for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, has announced two strategic promotions, reinforcing its commitment to delivering first class Growth Consulting services. Ying Liu has been promoted to Senior Director of Growth Consulting, and Ezequiel Tovar has been promoted to Consultant. 

Liu has been pivotal in scaling Zweig Group’s Growth Consulting practice since joining the company in 2022. She brings more than 15 years of experience in the AEC industry with leadership roles in strategic planning, business development, and marketing. She is well known for her ability to align business strategies with sustainable growth initiatives. 

Tovar has risen steadily from his role as an analyst into a client-facing consultant recognized for financial modeling, valuation, and employee experience strategies. His contributions to Zweig Group span multiple consulting service areas, including ownership transition, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth. 

“These promotions are well-earned, and they reflect the talent and leadership both Ying and Ezequiel bring to our clients and our internal teams,” said Chad Clinehens, Zweig Group’s president and CEO. “Their growth within the company demonstrates our continued investment in people who drive value and results.” 

Zweig Group’s Growth Consulting team helps AEC firms accelerate market share, optimize business development strategies, and implement effective go-to-market approaches. Click here to learn more about Zweig Group’s full suite of consulting services. 

About Zweig Group

Zweig Group, a four-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree, is the premier authority in AEC management consulting, the go-to source for industry research, and the leading provider of customized learning and training. Zweig Group specializes in four core consulting areas: Talent, Performance, Growth, and Transition, including innovative solutions in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, financial management, ownership transition, executive search, business development, valuation, and more. Zweig Group exists to help AEC firms succeed in a competitive marketplace. The firm has offices in Dallas and Fayetteville, Arkansas.