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.

Clara embarked on her professional journey at McKinsey and Company before contributing significantly to the launch of Amazon Business in Spain. A passionate advocate for coaching, she earned acclaim in the Master in Management at Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, garnering the Teaching Excellence Award. Her coaching expertise extends to mentoring over 150 candidates via PrepLounge and MyConsultingCoach. In addition to her impactful career, Clara founded the NGO Building their Future in 2015. Her academic pursuit, an MBA from MIT Sloan, was supported by prestigious international grants such as Fullbright and Caixa, underscoring her commitment to continuous learning and global collaboration in pursuing her ambitions.

Julie is an interview and communication coach, former McKinsey consultant and holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Sciences and a M.S. in Engineering. While at McKinsey, Julie was trained on recruitment and executive communication. She is the founder of My Stellar Interview - a company that works with top business schools around the world to help students prepare for interviews with top consulting firms. Julie has a knack for helping candidates build confidence and provides practical feedback and 'tricks' so her clients can let their best self shine during their interviews.

Jeanette is an ex McKinsey & Company consultant and holds a MSc in Management for Business Excellence from the University of Warwick as a Chevening scholar. She is an independent management consultant mainly doing work in the mining industry in Africa. Jeanette enjoys assisting individuals achieve positive impact on outcomes they seek and creating a gradual iterative learning process that utilises knowledge in delivering sustainable results. She has co-founded two business ventures in South Africa with one focusing on assisting individuals improve their operations management approaches and skill set. She enjoys coaching and mentoring students to bring the best of themselves throughout the interview process.

Ian is an ex-BCG consultant with a history of supporting large-scale technology transformations and IT system implementations. He specializes in the intersection of strategic thinking and data analytics. Ian holds a BA in Economics and French, an MBA from Stern at New York University, and speaks English, French and Spanish. Having "unlocked" the secrets to interviewing by acing all 8 of his interviews (16 rounds) during MBA recruiting, he now aims to help others unlock their recruiting potential, namely through attaining the key mindset shifts required to face any situation in interviews.

Christal is deeply committed to leveraging business for societal progress. Her focus spans community development, equitable healthcare access, and destigmatizing mental health while emphasizing prevention. Beginning her journey at Bain & Company, she recently contributed her expertise to Value for Good GmBH, a Berlin-based social impact consultancy specializing in international development and impact strategy. Moreover, Christal drove launch strategy and operations at Drop Technologies, a fintech startup based in Toronto. Her academic prowess includes an MBA/MPH from the University of California Berkeley Haas, where she specialized in healthcare, social impact, and entrepreneurship, reflecting her dedication to effecting positive change through interdisciplinary approaches.

Guillem is an accomplished professional in both management consulting and product management, boasting an MBA from MIT Sloan. With a rich background at the BCG for 6 years, he transitioned to becoming an interview coach at preplounge.com and club-MBA.com, supporting over 1000 candidates for top consulting firms. In 2017, Guillem made a significant move to Amazon, where he led the global launch of Prime Video in 200+ countries. His leadership skills shone as he managed a team of 70 engineers and program managers, successfully propelling the product's expansion and impact on an international scale.

Bruno, an ex-Bain Consultant, made significant contributions to Banks, Retailers, and PE funds by spearheading strategy, performance enhancement, and growth initiatives. His focus shifted toward PE clients, where he engaged in Commercial Due Diligence pre-deal and post-acquisition strategy execution. As an integral part of the Madrid office's recruitment endeavors, Bruno invested in coaching and mentoring numerous students who secured full-time offers at MBB. He completed his MBA at INSEAD, continuing his trajectory of excellence in the field of business and strategy.

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.

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.

Bruno is an ex-McKinsey consultant with a history of supporting large transformation programs, supply chain, capital projects implementation, and operational excellence engagements. He specializes in the intersection of optimizing capex portfolio and data analytics and served 10+ clients during his 4 years with Firm. Bruno holds a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, and speaks English, and Portuguese. He also has broad experience in the mining and metals industry, having worked on this sector for 12 years prior to join McKinsey. Bruno is passionate about mentorship and coaching for young talents and professionals, and his mentees joined leading consulting firms

Prabhu is an Ex-McKinsey (8+years) Process Management Coach & a seasoned Business Excellence Consultant. Prabhu has helped organizations across industries such as Shipping & Logistics, Management Consulting, Banking & Financial Services in improving business efficiencies & Large scale Robotics Process Automation Deployments. He is an expert Data Analyst and Business Presentations specialist who has succeeded in bid winning proposals. As a Guest Faculty in HBMA Prabhu is passionate about building capabilities among aspiring future consultants like you.

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 fervent 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.

He has a MBA in Marketing and he worked as an associated partner at Bain & Company for 7 years. He’s passionate about what he does, showcasing strong adaptability and comfortable with project and people management. He has lived in South Africa and Botswana, working with the transformation of a major mining company as a Consultant, and in Germany with brand planning for Volkswagen Group and as a product developer at BMW Motorrad. In his free time, Afonso enjoys reading good books, playing the ukelele and singing.

A true world traveler, he has a host of international working experience that has taken him around Europe, South America and Asia. He got his MBA in 2015 and launched headlong into a 4-year career with McKinsey & Company that saw him climb from Consultant to Engagement Manager. He shows unparalleled enthusiasm and passion into everything he does. He is a history buff, can give you a good game of table tennis and he loves to take part in improv comedy in his spare time.

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.

After an admirable 11 year stint with BCG in Milan, he has gone on to co-found and run his own tea and coffee business in his native Italy. He was awarded a full MBA sponsorship by BCG and his studies took him around the world to both Paris and Singapore. He is renowned for his strategic thinking and business strategy. He is a massive fan of calcio (or soccer to you and me) and a proud father to his precious daughter.

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.

Now a key player in São Paulo's Department of Economic Development, he boasts over 7 years' Consulting experience including stints at Accenture, Strategy& and BCG. He got his MBA in 2016 and in 2022 completed a Master of Public Policy from The London School of Economics. He loves travel and culture, showcased by his knowledge of German, Italian, Spanish and English, as well as his native Portuguese. He is known for his Business Planning, Business Strategy and Project Management skills.

To give something back to the Universidad de Los Andes where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, he is currently a Mentor for students of the university to develop their power and tactical skills. After an 18-month run with McKinsey & Company in Colombia, he has gone on to receive 2 certificates from Harvard Business School Online. He received 1st place in Schlumberger's 2016 Global Lean Projects where his design and implementation beat out over 20 other initiatives to snag the top prize.

To give something back to the Universidad de Los Andes where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, he is currently a Mentor for students of the university to develop their power and tactical skills. After an 18-month run with McKinsey & Company in Colombia, he has gone on to receive 2 certificates from Harvard Business School Online. He received 1st place in Schlumberger's 2016 Global Lean Projects where his design and implementation beat out over 20 other initiatives to snag the top prize.

Selçuk embarked on his professional journey in regional and global Marketing & Sales roles at DHL. Transitioning, he redirected his path by joining McKinsey & Company as a Management Consultant in Brussels, dedicating nearly three impactful years to the role. Post McKinsey, he assumed the position of Strategy Manager at a prominent Belgian telecom company. His experience included serving as a Senior Manager in Strategic Initiatives at Expedia Group in Geneva, Switzerland, where he drove impactful initiatives. In 2016, he earned a Master's Degree in Business Engineering from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. Beyond his professional pursuits, he devotes his spare time to renovating old houses, rescuing them from disrepair, and can often be found dedicatedly working out at his local gym.

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.

Vitor is passionate to make a positive impact in the world. After working for financial market, he joined Bain & Company to accelerate the learning curve. After a project for e-commerce, he moved to startups and learned the importance and impact of helping people thrive. Currently he is on a sabbatical leave after working as Business Strategy Manager at Accenture

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.

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.

Jason Cohen, a former Case Team Leader at Bain in Hong Kong, Paris, and Singapore, dedicated six impactful years to core strategy projects in airlines, agriculture, and M&A. His extensive global exposure reflects his adaptability as a cross-cultural executive. Post-Bain, he excelled as both an entrepreneur, founding a thriving tea company, and an intrapreneur, establishing a successful consulting arm within a professional services firm. Jason’s pursuits extend to academia, where he currently pursues a higher degree in archaeology, showcasing his lifelong dedication to learning. Beyond his professional endeavors, Jason finds joy in exploring diverse cultures through travel, capturing moments through photography, expressing thoughts through writing, and savoring various cuisines.

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.

Bayo, a former consultant at Bain and BCG, brings over 4 years of expertise in tackling business challenges in retail, finance, and mining. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is fervent about mentoring and teaching. A mentor played a pivotal role in his journey, aiding him in mastering the case interview process and securing offers from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Now, he aspires to impart his knowledge to the upcoming generation of consulting candidates, guiding them to excel in case interviews and hone their problem-solving skills.