Hamburg founded in 1994

Overview

Hamburg has been known for centuries as the "gateway to the world." Its famous harbor, one of the biggest harbors in the world, is both an economical center and a tourist attraction. The city is an international hub for the civil aerospace industry and an important location for the German media industry. With its 1.7 million inhabitants, the city state is the second largest city in Germany and the commercial and cultural center of Northern Germany.

A landmark building in the Chilehaus, the most famous address in the business quarter Hansa, is the home of BCG's office in Hamburg. Its pointed façade resembles a ship's hull, and evokes the city's rich history in the Hanseatic League. Founded in 1994, about 150 consultants and administrative staff currently work in our Hamburg office.

As many of our clients are international companies, all consultants are fluent not only in English, but often also in other languages. Many consultants have earned degrees from German universities: business administration in addition to fields such as engineering, natural sciences, or humanities. Others earned their M.B.A.s from well-known business schools such as Harvard, Stanford, or INSEAD. Thanks to its diversity of people and a great working atmosphere, BCG regularly ranks as one of the most popular employers in Germany.

Our Work
As a member of the Germany & Austria system, BCG Hamburg serves clients in all industries. A survey of German executives conducted every three years by the Institute for Consulting Management and Sciences ranks BCG as the top management consultancy in the country.
Client Impact
  • Advise a pharmaceutical company on its R&D portfolio—The client wanted to know what investments would be the most rewarding. First, we interviewed medical practitioners to find out what products they missed most. It was not enough to know what the market wanted, we also needed to know what was feasible. We met with scientists around the world to learn more about the most recent technological developments. A profound analysis of the market and the company completed the research. We could then present our propositions to the company. The first of the products initiated by our recommendations are currently being tested.
  • Develop a strategy for growth in the industrial goods industry—Our client, who produces components for the manufacturing of cranes as well as internal logistic systems, wanted our expertise to develop a strategy for growth. We conducted interviews both with customers and competitors and organized workshops with the client's staff on different levels in order to analyze and evaluate the different business units. We discovered that through a better internal coordination and the development of new products, sales could be increased. Together with the client we developed a new organizational structure for the research and the sales department. Additionally, we identified companies that would be attractive for acquisition and also further enlarge our client's product portfolio.
Social Impact
Business@school—In 1998, BCG Germany founded business@school to help students learn firsthand how businesses work and function. Representatives from the business world—BCG consultants and employees from other companies—volunteer to coach students. Over the course of one school year, students aged 14 to 18 analyze large corporations and small-to medium-sized businesses in their respective region and develop their own business ideas. Over 80 schools in Germany and Austria, but also in Switzerland, Italy, Norway, and Singapore participate, supported by 500 company volunteers. In Germany, one out of four BCG consultants works on the project.

Hamburg

Chilehaus A
Fischertwiete 2
Hamburg D-20095 Germany
Phone: +49 40 30 99 60
Fax: +49 40 33 79 45
Website

Hamburg Contacts

  • Robert Gruebner Email
    Partner & Managing Director
  • Consultant Recruiting:
    Melanie Stellnberger Email
    +49 89 2317 4221
  • Alumni:
    Gabi Hoess Email
    +49 89 2317 4410
  • Media:
    Tanja Nickels Email
    +49 89 2317 4568
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