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Diana Ostos
McKinsey
With over five years at McKinsey focusing on digital transformations and decarbonization, Diana has a strong foundation in consulting. Before McKinsey, she worked in Operations Finance at Kerry Taste & Nutrition. She holds an MSc in Synthetic Biology from ETH Zurich and a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology Engineering from Tec de Monterrey. Diana is fluent in Spanish, English, and German, and currently works as a freelance consultant in Mexico City.
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Galang Ramadhan
BCG
Galang is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agri Sparta Indonesia, where he is committed to advancing national food sovereignty and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. A former consultant at BCG, he brings expertise in pre-merger integration, corporate carve-outs and restructuring, end-to-end business turnarounds, corporate venture capital, and national digital governance blueprints. Galang holds a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, blending technical and strategic expertise to drive impactful initiatives in agriculture and beyond.
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Jimmy Pearson
McKinsey
Jimmy is an experienced professional in talent strategy with over a decade of experience in organizational consulting and talent development across public and private sector organizations. He is deeply passionate about the science and practice of learning and is dedicated to building capabilities and strategies that empower social and public-sector organizations to excel in their missions and thrive sustainably. Jimmy’s career spans designing, developing, and delivering impactful training programs for clients at McKinsey & Company and Accenture, as well as serving as a leader at Google and in the United States Navy. He holds a bachelor's degree from Rice University, a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and an Instructional Design Certificate from the Association for Talent Development.
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Faith Chaibva-King’ori
McKinsey
Faith is a former management consultant with extensive expertise in strategy development and execution in the consumer goods sector across Sub-Saharan Africa. She has worked in diverse markets, driving growth and fostering sustainable, resilient business practices across the region. Her career spans roles at McKinsey & Company, Caterpillar Inc., and Mondelēz International, where she excelled in General Management, Strategy, and Management Consulting, consistently delivering impactful results.
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Yan Christiaens
Roland Berger
A Senior Consultant at Roland Berger, boasts expertise in mechanical engineering, innovation, and strategic management, holding three masters in these fields. An inaugural member of High Bridge’s pioneering class, Yan actively engages in content creation, coaching, and teaching. At Roland Berger, Yan’s focus spans Private Equity & Operations projects, concurrently leading as a Campus Recruiter and conducting 50+ candidate interviews. Yan’s forte lies in fostering a logic-driven approach for case solving, aiding over 15 candidates in securing coveted MBB offers through meticulous guidance.
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Francisco Figueiredo
Bain
Francisco, a former Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, is now a Corporate Strategy Manager at Hotmart. Transitioning from the structured world of strategic consulting to the fast-paced environment of a tech company has been a challenging yet rewarding journey, where he thrives in driving impactful strategies in a dynamic atmosphere.
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Gautam Patil
BCG
Gautam loves building new businesses and scaling them. He worked for over 8 years with BCG during which he worked at the intersection of Sales and TMT (Telecom, Media and Tech). He then co-founded his own start-up in the shared mobility space which raised about $1M of capital from institutional investors and now works at BYJU'S which is the world's largest EdTech company and is helping scale products that create a love for learning among young kids. He is also passionate about Electric Mobility, Clean Energy and works on his Piano playing when time allows.
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Travis Taylor
Bain
Travis is an accomplished Management Consultant with over eight years of experience spanning Africa, Europe, and the USA, including work with global start-ups. He specializes in providing services to Private Equity, Corporate, and Start-up clients, with a focus on commercial due diligence and investment assessment processes. With extensive experience at Bain & Company as a consultant and manager, Travis has led projects in strategy, operations improvement, and commercial due diligence across various industries. A qualified Actuary and certified Scrum Master, he is recognized for his strong leadership and analytical expertise.
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Ankita Punjani
Bain
Ankita thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and impact. She began her career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan and most recently worked in Bain & Company’s Private Equity Consulting, leading due diligence across global sectors. She explored the venture capital ecosystem through a pre-MBA internship at Stellaris Venture Partners, an early-stage VC firm backing tech-first startups across India and global markets. Ankita holds a bachelor’s degree from India’s top business school- Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. She is headed for her MBA at the University of California, Berkeley- Haas School of Business, where she plans to deepen her focus on tech systems, consumer ventures, and strategy consulting in the heart of Silicon Valley. Beyond her professional pursuits, Ankita is committed to expanding access for tomorrow’s leaders- creating lasting impact and helping others navigate their consulting journeys with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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Aude Augias
BCG
Aude is a transformation and strategy professional with experience leading cross-functional initiatives in complex, global environments. She began her career at EY and later joined BCG, where she supported large-scale organizational change, operating model design, and governance strategy across multiple industries. Aude has worked extensively across Americas, Europe and Asia, and is passionate about turning ambiguity into action and helping teams navigate transitions with clarity and empathy. She holds degrees in international business and management from top-tier French business school, and is fluent in French, English, Spanish and Japanese. She is also a Certified Holistic Life Coach since March 2024 and is passionate about helping others.
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Adrian Castillero
BCG
Adrian is a seasoned strategy advisor specializing in digital and data consulting, leveraging AI, machine learning, IoT, and Web 3.0 to drive operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. With over a decade in the Middle East, he has led transformation journeys across sectors like telecom and public services, integrating digital innovation with robust change management frameworks. An Associate Professor at IE Business School, Adrian advises on digital transformation, innovation management, RPA, customer experience, agile operating models, and enterprise security, sharing his expertise in master classes and industry forums.
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Adriane Hauer
McKinsey
Adriane is a former McKinsey Engagement Manager, now advising top-tier consulting firms and corporate clients on projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. With a background in strategy consulting, development finance, and startups, Adriane brings a multicultural perspective, having worked and studied in over 10 countries. She holds a Master’s degree in International Management and Finance from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
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Adriano Páez
Bain & Company
After obtaining his Bachelor's degree from the Universidade de São Paulo, Adriano forged his path as a former Bain consultant, specializing in retail and consumer-goods projects. Post-Bain, he thrived at a boutique consulting firm, founded by an ex-MBB partner, where he honed his affinity for strategy and problem-solving. Guided by his passion for mentoring and teaching, he assumed a role at High Bridge's Faculty, dedicated to nurturing the growth of junior consultants and empowering companies to realize their fullest potential.
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Alberto Nebuloni
BCG
Alberto, an MBA graduate from Columbia Business School, has 7 years of experience as a Project Leader at BCG. He specializes in Private Equity, Technology, B2B/B2C services, and Consumer industries, with expertise in digital transformations, organizational reviews, growth strategies, and operational improvements. An economist from The London School of Economics and Bocconi University, Alberto is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, with additional experience in ESG, fintech venture capital, and AI applications.
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Attila Kovesdy
Deloitte
Attila brings 29 years of extensive experience in the tax and legal sector, demonstrating strategic vision and a commitment to innovation. He leads a team of 180 professionals, driving excellence in service delivery and organizational growth. With 18 years as a Partner at Deloitte Central Europe, Attila has played a significant role in corporate governance, serving as both Board Member and Board Chair. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the firm's strategic direction and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
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Bruno Dias
BCG
Bruno is a Principal at the BCG Miami office with 10+ years of expertise on strategy, corporate finance, and organizational redesign projects for clients in the Energy space. Bruno also worked as a Country Manager in Brazil for an ecommerce startup for two years. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Insper (Brazil) and an MBA from Chicago Booth. With the experience accumulated from leading consulting cases and interviewing several candidates every year, he believes he can help candidates better prepare and succeed in their interviews and first years of their consulting careers.
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Daniela Vargas
McKinsey & Company
Daniela Vargas, with 8 years at McKinsey in various roles, later became a Partner at Social Capital, focusing on combating climate change. Her expertise spans decarbonization strategies, climate risk, and the circular economy. A global citizen, she's lived and worked across Europe, Asia, North and Latin America. Completing her Master's at UC Berkeley's Rausser College of Natural Resources, her focus on environmental sustainability and economic development shaped her thesis on the US recycling industry and consumer behavior, highlighting her dedication to crucial environmental issues.
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Deryl Lu
BCG
Deryl is a management consultant at BCG with four years of experience. He has developed and implemented organizational excellence and pricing strategies for leading global palm oil and pineapple producers. Deryl advises clients across conglomerates, industrial goods, healthcare, consumer insights, telecommunications, and government sectors. He collaborates directly with CxOs on strategy formulation and large-scale implementation, covering topics such as new product development, customer experience, disruptive business models, and operational transformation.
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Flavio Soriano
McKinsey & Company
Flavio is an experienced management consultant and entrepreneur. He has a BA and a Masters in Management and he worked as a management consultant both at Arthur D Little and McKinsey & Company for a total of 5 years. Flavio has already founded five businesses, one of which is The Case Interview Academy, a successful case interview preparation coaching company that has published one of the most downloaded apps for case training. Flavio enjoys immersing himself in other cultures and chose Berlin as his new home.
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Gazal Gupta
McKinsey
Gazal is a highly skilled specialist with 10 years of experience specializing in technology, consumer, and digital domains. As an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, she led multiple strategy and growth engagements, focusing on technology services clients and driving digital transformations. Her expertise includes growth strategies, business expansion in next-generation technologies, and cost optimization. Gazal holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and has a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions in dynamic and innovative industries.
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Jacqueline Liao
Bain
Jacqueline is a strategic advisor with a strong focus on strategy, leadership, and international business. With an MBA from INSEAD and experience at Bain & Company, she has honed her skills in analytics, team leadership, and driving transformation for C-level executives in the retail and consumer industries. At Bain, Jacqueline delivered significant results, including increasing revenues by 15% for a Dutch fashion retailer in Brazil through supply chain optimization and pricing strategies, growing revenues by 2% for a consumer goods company through portfolio adjustments, and leading commercial due diligence for a $150M private equity acquisition in the fashion retail sector. Passionate about international cultures, she enjoys traveling, language learning, and exploring global cuisines. Her specialties include strategy, consulting, digital transformation, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
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Juliane Hoss
Bain & Company
"M.-Sc. Psychology, Coach and Systemic Counsellor Juliane Hoss is an experienced coach with clients from all around the world seeking guidance in their professional and personal lives. Her focus is on career guidance & transition, mental health & well-being as well as conflicts & relationships. She guides clients to gain new perspectives on their current situation and support with their next steps. Her career started as a management consultant with Bain & Company, before she was asked to build a niche research and consulting company for a trust, Africa Check, for 2,5 years and then joined a newly launched management consulting company called Anura Partners in South Africa. She holds a Masters in Psychology from the University of Constance, Germany, and a Masters in Human Resources and Organisations from the Department of Management at the London School of Economics. She is passionate about youth work, personal growth and transformation - over the past 10 years, she has built a non-profit organisation focusing on diversity, societal justice, and anti-racism."
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Larissa Campos
Bain
Larissa is an experienced professional with a strong background in strategic projects, program management, product implementation, and market analysis across consulting, startups, health tech, and fintech. At Bain & Company, she led workstreams supporting executives in strategic planning, performance improvement, and business integration. Skilled in market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and strategy development, she has delivered results in industries such as retail, beauty, agriculture, and energy.
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Linh Hoang
McKinsey
Linh is the General Manager at Oriente, where he leads efforts to build a leading digital financial services marketplace in Emerging Asia. Oriente leverages proprietary technology, data science, and strategic partnerships to create an efficient and fair financial infrastructure in the region. Previously, Linh was a consultant and junior manager at McKinsey & Company, focusing on the telecom, healthcare, and consumer industries. His expertise spans strategy, operations, and marketing & sales. Linh holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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Malesela Mabotja
McKinsey
Malesela is a Business Improvement Leader at Bushveld Minerals and a seasoned operations expert. Prior to this role, he spent six years at McKinsey & Company, where he held roles as a Consultant, Associate, and Engagement Manager, specializing in operational excellence and strategy. He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand and brings extensive expertise in driving business improvements and operational transformations.
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Michael Ruske
BCG
Michael, having gathered experiences as a consultant at both Strategy& and BCG, had cultivated a robust emphasis on Strategy and Digital within his expertise. He has also excelled as a job application and interview coach, guiding candidates worldwide into MBB consulting. His global perspective extends beyond his coaching role, evident in his extensive expatriate experience spanning over 6 years across the US, Mexico, Colombia, Germany, Spain, South Africa, and South Korea.
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Mridul Arora
McKinsey
Mridul is a globally experienced management consultant with a robust background in strategy, investments, and operations. He brings expertise in organizational transformation, operations management, macroeconomics, team building, and leadership. A Mechanical Engineer from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and an MBA graduate from INSEAD, France, Mridul has a proven track record of delivering impactful business solutions across industries and geographies. He spent three years as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, leading high-impact projects and driving strategic outcomes for clients globally.
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Olga Nissen
McKinsey & Company
Olga is ex-McKinsey, ex-Accenture partner with more than 20 years of strategy, M&A and value creation experience driving growth and performance improvement of companies from various sectors and geographies. She is passionate in executive education: in 2021/2022 she was a professor of business practices at Skolkovo Business School in Moscow teaching Data Driven Decision making and AI for Executive MBA and MBA classes. She also gained experience advising Private Equity firms on the digital transformation of their portfolio companies and growth strategies.
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Rahul Kanodia
McKinsey
Rahul is a seasoned professional with 14 years of global experience across Europe and Asia, specializing in large-scale transformations, strategy, and sustainability. Currently, he leads transformative initiatives at ADNOC, focusing on asset restructuring to enhance profitability, as well as driving digital and sustainability improvement programs and investments. He also manages the Downstream Director's office, including Boards and Executive Committee engagements. Previously, Rahul served as an Engagement Manager with McKinsey Amsterdam, where he advised on transformations, strategy, and sustainability in the Energy and Chemicals sector. His extensive experience reflects a strong track record of leadership and impactful results.
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Sakina Haider
BCG
Sakina is an Associate Director at the International Rescue Committee, bringing extensive experience in consulting and social impact. Previously at BCG, she participated in the firm's year-long Social Impact Immersion Program, collaborating with NGOs and multilaterals such as WFP, WWF, Save the Children, and UNICEF across regions including Jordan, Mozambique, Kenya, Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Australia. She later focused on public sector clients, advising UK government departments on Brexit and other policy challenges. During her time at BCG, Sakina held roles as an Associate, Senior Associate, and Consultant.
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Tommaso Quagli
BCG
With his perfect academic record since high school culminating in a PhD in Physics from Justus Liebig University Giessen, he spent over 5 years working at his alma mater before launching into a 3 year run with BCG in Milan as a Senior Associate and Consultant. He is now working at a well-known FinTech company in the COO's office. His astounding dedication to giving something back to the community is to be admired, spending 2 years as a Scout Leader and working with a poverty alleviation charity for over 10 years. He enjoys photography, sailing and model building when time allows.
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Zwelihle Mfundisi
McKinsey
"Zwelihle is an entrepreneur revolutionizing residential solar delivery and management in South Africa. Driven by a passion for addressing the carbon transition challenge, Zwelihle combines deep consumer insights with innovative strategies inspired by Silicon Valley to promote mass adoption of residential solar solutions. He holds an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and brings a wealth of experience from roles at McKinsey, Coca-Cola (Strategy and Brand), and as Chief of Staff in the telecommunications sector."
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