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Beyond the Bio
by Bain & Company
Keith Bevans, partner and global head of consultant recruiting at Bain & Company, dives deeper into the stories of some extraordinary Bain people, from their perspectives. You can read their business bios online, but those barely scratch the surface of who they are and the important work they are doing. If you would like to comment or give feedback on this series, please email our inbox at [email protected].
Episodes
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What Does an AI Transformation Actually Involve?
Many companies are investing in AI, but far fewer can point to the returns. David Cho, head of Bain’s Dallas office and leader of the firm’s AI transformation solutions, joins Keith to explain what separates the winners from the experimenters and what these cases look like once you get past the...
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How is AI Changing the Way Bain Hires Consultants?
There's no shortage of predictions about what AI means for the consulting industry. Ron Kermisch, Bain's global head of talent acquisition, brings 30+ years of perspective to a more grounded take: how AI is actually reshaping the way Bain hires, what types of talent are we looking for, and what…
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What AI Changes (and What It Doesn't) at Bain
Americas Regional Managing Partner Tamar Dor-Ner shares how AI is reshaping the work at Bain and what that means for the next generation of talent. She explains why this moment is unlike anything she has seen before, and why the opportunities ahead are greatest for those who embrace continuous...
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Top Survival Tips for Bain Consultants
Advisory Partner Jimmy Allen shares the practical survival tips he has developed over decades at Bain. He introduces frameworks like the “front and back of the T-shirt” to highlight the importance of seeking honest, often uncomfortable feedback, and the “five-slide loop” to help individuals...
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Why Great Leaders Think in Missions, Not Roles
In this episode, Jimmy Allen, Advisory Partner and founder of Bain’s Global CEO Forum, reflects on a career shaped by constant reinvention and a willingness to reset his path along the way. He shares how early experiences and pivotal mentors pushed him to take himself seriously, and why he has...
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How Bain’s Transformation is Redefining the Way We Work
Reflecting on a year of conversations, Keith Bevans and Daniel Yellin revisit the ideas shaping Bain today. From technology to talent, they reflect on what the firm has accomplished this year while looking head to the next. Listeners, we'd love to hear from you! Have any recommendations or ideas...
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Why Bain? Finding Purpose and Possibility in Every Career Stage
Simran Ahuja and Taylor Williams journeys to and through Bain couldn’t be more different. From early career pivots and global moves to building skills and discovering unexpected passions, they share how each chapter shaped why they continue to stay and grow within their career at Bain. As…
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Why Bain? Lessons on Resilience, Mentorship, and Authenticity
Consultants John Kunzo III and Meghan Allman share their paths from growing up in Cleveland to joining Bain Chicago. John discovered consulting through Bain’s Building Entrepreneurial Leaders (BEL) program while studying sociology at the University of Chicago, and Meghan explains how she…
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Recruiting Advice from the Bain Community
In this episode of Beyond the Bio, Keith Bevans and Daniel Yellin gather advice from Bain consultants who recently went through recruiting, offering candid tips on staying authentic, intentional, and even enjoying the process. Their reflections provide a reassuring, practical guide for candidates...
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If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Advice from a Senior Manager
Senior Manager Daniel Yellin shares his journey from aspiring aerospace engineer to Bain consultant, shaped by curiosity and a love for learning. He reflects on what drew him to Bain, including the firm’s leadership development, collaborative culture, and the vibrant community in the Atlanta...
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Leading Bain’s AI, Insights, and Solutions Practice in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Florian Muller shares his journey from growing up in Berlin with a global perspective to leading Bain’s AI, Insights, and Solutions practice in EMEA. He discusses how early interests in technology and business evolved into a career focused on AI and innovation. Hear how Florian is helping clients...
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Leading Bain’s AI, Insights, and Solutions Practice in the Americas
Sarah Elk shares her journey from environmental engineering to leading Bain’s AI, Insights, and Solutions practice in the Americas. She reflects on her path through multiple industries, her passion for transformation, and how she’s helping clients embed AI into core strategy. Hear how Sarah is...
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Leading Bain’s AI, Insights, and Solutions Practice in the Asia-Pacific
Richard Fleming’s career spans continents and industries, driven by his passion for technology and making an impact. From building roads in Africa to leading Bain’s AI, Insights, & Solutions practice in APAC, he shares how personal goals, global experiences, and a deep curiosity for AI have…
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How Curiosity Powered a Career in AI
Eric Sheng, Bain’s Global Lead of Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering Group, shares how his passion for technology led him to leading AI innovation across industries. From early roles at HP and NVIDIA to shaping strategic solutions at Bain, he reflects on the power of technical depth,...
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Transforming Industries with Bain Digital Expertise
Chuck Whitten, Global Head of Bain’s digital capabilities, shares his journey from consulting to leading digital transformation at scale. He discusses how these capabilities integrate AI, data science, and enterprise technology into business strategy, helping companies solve their toughest...
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Bain’s Worldwide Managing Partner on Leading with Vision and Innovation
Christophe De Vusser, Bain’s Worldwide Managing Partner, returns to Beyond the Bio to discuss his vision for the firm. Christophe reflects on navigating today’s challenging global business environment and shares how Bain is supercharging client success through innovation, technology, and...
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Bain’s Culture of Career Progression
Keith Bevans returns to Beyond the Bio after his sabbatical, joining guest host Daniel Yellin to reflect on this year’s episodes. They explore themes of professional growth and development highlighted through stories of role transitions and career advancements among guests. The episode also…
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Encore: Why Bain Values Our Veterans
In this episode re-release, we re-introduce Kelly Boone Swaintek, a partner in our Austin office who transitioned to a career in consulting after serving in the U.S. Army. Knowing firsthand the challenges veterans face reentering civilian life and the workforce, Kelly continues to advocate for…
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Inflection Points: From Industry to Bain to Tech Startup
Guest Host Daniel Yellin speaks with John Dryden, a lead data scientist based in our Los Angeles office. John spent a decade working in industry data science roles before joining Bain in 2022. He recently won Bain’s Global Hackathon by creating CreationSpace (formerly known as Seer), an AI-driven...
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Inflection Points: Pivoting to Consulting
Guest host Daniel Yellin talks with manager Alice Saltão da Silva and senior manager Lee Foster, both based in our Atlanta office, about transitioning into consulting. Alice went from professional dancing to earning a dual DPT/PhD and joining Bain through our ADvantage program, while Lee shifted...
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Inflection Points: Training as a Career Accelerator
In our 3-part series “Inflection Points,” guest host Daniel Yellin discusses impactful career moments with our people. At Bain, we’re committed to a culture of learning and development, offering global training opportunities. In this episode, Daniel speaks with Diego Verastegui, an expert…
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An Engineer’s Path to Bain
Arpan Sheth is Bain’s Global Capability Leader of our digital delivery platform, Vector. Throughout his time at Bain, Arpan has combined his engineering and business expertise to help build and grow our practices in India, lead our Innovation and Design capability, and support mergers and...
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Our People-First Priorities for the Upcoming Years
Kara Gruver, our Chief Talent Officer, has spent 35 years at the firm leading in various roles including Head of Americas Consumer Products practice, Bain Boston’s Office Head, and Chief Transformation Officer. Now as our CTO, hear how she’s focused on our people-first priorities, including...
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A Bainie Never Lets Another Bainie Fail
Ignacio Otero and Antonio Martinez Leal, Bain's current and former Managing Partners of our Iberia offices, have been supporting each other throughout their careers personally and professionally. As we conclude our Operating Principles series, join us as these leaders share how the principle, "A...
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Why We Always Do the Right Thing
Ivan Hindshaw, our Americas Regional Managing Partner, has been living our Operating Principle “Guided by True North” throughout his extensive Bain career and personal life for decades. Sharing experiences of how his career has made him have to have tough conversations in order to do the right...
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Why We Stand on Practical Decision Making
Connie Kwok, an Expert Partner in our Singapore office, was taught practicality early on and made career decisions based on this approach. After studying at Oxford and the London School of Economics, she joined Bain as an associate consultant in 2004. She’d later gain experience outside of the…
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What We Really Mean by Diverse Teams, One Bain
Melissa Artabane, Executive Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is passionate about ensuring Bain is a place where everyone feels accepted and can be themselves. Based in our Boston office, Melissa joins us to talk about our Operating Principle, “Diverse Teams, One Bain,”…
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Bain’s Worldwide Managing Partner Talks Passion for Results
Manny Maceda, Bain’s Worldwide Managing Partner, joins us to kick off a 5-part series on our Operating Principles. Like other episodes, you’ll hear Manny’s career journey, but you’ll also hear why these core principles produce our outstanding results, empower our teams, and make us a great place…
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How Belonging, Support, and Trust Impacts Our Careers
Easton Dickson, our Global Treasurer and co-chair of Americas Black at Bain, is dedicated to the financial health of the firm and creating a supportive environment for his colleagues. Join us as Easton shares his journey from Jamaica to leading in Bain Boston, a path he attributes to wisdom from...
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Why Bain is Consistently Ranked Best Place to Work
Join Keith Bevans and Daniel Yellin for our 2023 Year-in-Review episode as they reflect on why Bain is widely recognized as a best place to work. They’ll review standout topics covered last year including our unparalleled opportunities for knowledge experts, our strong culture, and how we support...
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How Bain Approaches Recruitment and Retention
Keith Bevans, a partner in our Chicago office, EVP of Global Consultant Recruiting, and the host of Beyond the Bio, is shifting interview seats and finally sharing his journey to Bain. Join us as he talks about how his exposure to electronics at a young age led to a career of following passions,...
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How Global Social Impact Shaped this Partner’s Bain Career
On September 27, 2023, we sat down with Anne-Laure Malauzat, a partner in our Dubai office, to hear the story you won't find in her bio. Interested in social impact work, she was inspired by a Bain consultant to join the Dubai office while at Georgetown. In addition to her client work, Anne…
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How Bain’s Venture Fund is Investing in Alumni Businesses
Miles Cook, a partner in our Atlanta office, has had many leadership roles since joining in 1986 including helping establish and later becoming head of the Atlanta office. In addition to serving our clients, he sits as Chairman of the Investment Committee for Bain’s Future Back Ventures, our…
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Support Doesn’t Stop When Bainies Leave the Firm
Jen Andrasko served as a U.S. Navy pilot for almost a decade before embarking on her Bain journey. Joining as a consultant in our Atlanta office after earning her MBA from Darden, Jen would later leave the firm to lead the University of Virginia’s Alumni Association before returning to Bain to…
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(Encore) Exceptional Leaders Don’t All Fall From the Same Tree
Sharad Apte, a partner in our Bangkok office, chairman of Bain Thailand, and APAC regional recruiting lead, started in the consulting industry as a receptionist and followed his passion to where he is today. In this re-released episode, he discusses the benefits of his non-business background,...
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(Encore) Not Settling Down: Finding Non-Linear Opportunities for Growth
Hernan Saenz, a partner in our Dallas office and founder of our Familia at Bain affinity group, is an advocate for taking the non-linear path and pursuing opportunities that will help you grow and give you energy. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this re-released episode shares not only...
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Bain’s Top Priorities in Digital Transformation and Innovation
Ramesh Razdan, Bain's Global Chief Technology and Information Officer, had an extensive career leading roles in technology before joining Bain in 2019 to shape and transform our technological capabilities. In this episode of Beyond the Bio, Ramesh shares his insights on our remarkable growth in...
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A Deep Dive into Bain’s Priorities in the Asia-Pacific Region
Satish Shankar, our Asia-Pacific Regional Managing Partner, pursued a chemical engineering career before transitioning to business and earning his MBA. After initially hiring a Bain team while working at an airline in Indonesia, he was invited to join the firm where he would later become…
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How Empathetic Problem Solving Impacts Bainies Across the Globe
Betsy Peretti, an expert partner in our San Francisco office and one of the founders of our Innovation and Design capability, developed a passion for business at an early age thanks to watching her father run a casino hotel. Her journey has taken her to Bain and beyond before boomeranging back to...
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Why Bain is Dedicated to Servant Leadership
Mike Garstka, a partner in our London office and former managing partner of our UK and Ireland offices, is passionate about apprenticeship and being a servant leader. From serving six years in the Air Force to globetrotting throughout his career at Bain, Mike advocates for training the next...
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How Workers Can Benefit from Automation
Onyinye Ibeneche Avbovbo, a partner in our Boston office, focuses her work on how our clients can leverage automation while keeping workers at the center of the workforce. Onyinye joins us to share how her experiences prior to Bain, as an engineer and running her father's chicken farm in Nigeria,...
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Whiteboard Innovators: Ron Kermisch and Dunigan O’Keeffe Talk Next Generation of Innovators
Join Bain innovation experts Dunigan O’Keeffe and Ron Kermisch to learn about Bain’s overall innovation strategy, Next℠ - our team of business-building experts, and Founder’s Studio - our internal incubator. As part of our special edition series, discover the important role innovation has at the...
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Whiteboard Innovators: Tamara Lewis’ Path from Bain Boston to Building the Seattle Office
Tamara Lewis, a partner in our Seattle office, spent 10 years in our Boston office before heading to Seattle to become one of the office’s founding partners in 2018. As part of our special edition series, Tamara discusses how Bain approaches entering new markets, innovation in Seattle during the...
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Whiteboard Innovators: Kent Bennett’s Journey from Hollywood Screenwriter to Venture Capitalist
Kent Bennett, Bain alum and a partner at Bessemer Ventures, joins us for a special edition episode to take us through his journey of being a Bain associate consultant to a Hollywood screenwriter before diving into the world of startup investing. Hear how Kent has used the Bain toolkit throughout...
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Whiteboard Innovators: Sarah Dey Burton’s Route from Intrapreneur to Innovation Expert
Sarah Dey Burton is the co-founder of Bain's Innovation and Design (I&D) Practice and credits much of her success to the importance of listening to the people we serve. In this special edition episode, discover how Sarah and her co-founders transformed I&D from a startup into an integral part of...
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Whiteboard Innovators: Patrick Obeid’s Journey from Bain Consultant to an ESG CEO
Patrick Obeid, founder of ESG Flo, is building something big. As the first graduate of Founder’s Studio, Bain’s internal incubator program, Patrick is combining his decade-long consulting experience with an audacious goal – revolutionizing how companies perceive and optimize energy consumption.…
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Whiteboard Innovators: Katlyn Gao’s Path from Bain to Sports Entrepreneur
Katlyn Gao, a Bain alum and CEO of League One Volleyball (LOVB), a first-of-its-kind women's volleyball league in the US, is focusing on the lifetime consumption of this predominately female-led game. With backing from big-name investors including Billie Jean King, Kevin Durant, and Chelsea...
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Coming to Beyond the Bio: Whiteboard Innovators
Keith Bevans is handing over the mic to guest host, Olivia Pavco Giaccia, where she'll be talking with visionaries across Bain including entrepreneurial alumni, innovation strategists, Bain’s Founder’s Studio members, and more. From the birth of game-changing ideas to their translation into...
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How Sustainability Decisions are Shaping the Future
Debra McCoy is a partner with a global mandate at Bain. She leads our clients in making consequential operating and investing choices. Hear Debra share what motivates her and how her experiences are helping guide our clients.
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How Emerging Technologies Are Creating Revolutionary Results
Steve Berez, an advisory partner in Bain's Boston office, developed an early interest in computers thanks to his brother. Joining the firm as an associate consultant in 1980, he witnessed how the firm was embracing technology before leaving to pursue an MBA from Stanford, work at his family's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Keith Bevans, partner and global head of consultant recruiting at Bain & Company, dives deeper into the stories of some extraordinary Bain people, from their perspectives. You can read their business bios online, but those barely scratch the surface of who they are and the important work they are doing. If you would like to comment or give feedback on this series, please email our inbox at [email protected].
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