Early in the recruiting process at Harvard Business School, I decided BCG was the best firm for me, a place where I would be surrounded by more diverse individuals and would enjoy greater intellectual freedom than at any of the other top consulting firms.

My experience over the last two years has far exceeded my expectations. BCG consultants come from incredibly diverse backgrounds and each brings a unique perspective to the table. Consulting is only one facet of our lives and my coworkers have deep interests in fields as varied as naval history, college football, and symphony orchestras, to name only a few. We share a common thread of intellectual curiosity that drives us to seek the best practical solutions for our clients. In this environment, where ideas trump tenure, I have truly been able to grow further.

Mark joined BCG in 2006 and has worked in the financial services and the travel and leisure industries.

Before BCG, he worked at AT&T and AIM Investments.

Mark holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.

At BCG I am constantly faced with new problems, industries, clients, and teams. Just when I think I’ve mastered my role, a new challenge comes along. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else and it is a non-stop learning opportunity.

One of my most memorable learning experiences was as a BCG Ambassadorship to the Amsterdam office. I worked in a different cultural context and lived independently in a foreign country. I also experienced the diversity that Europe offers from a well-positioned Dutch base.

Ching Fong joined the BCG Kuala Lumpur office in 2000, after some time with another consulting company.

He has a bachelor of commerce (accounting and information systems) from the University of New South Wales (Sydney), and is a certified practicing accountant (CPA Australia).

After I worked in industry for over two years, I realized that I was getting bored with the same routine. I worked with consultants on a project and decided to give consulting a try. I’ve been with BCG for over four and a half years now and can't imagine another place to work.

Consulting gave me a chance to try different jobs at the same time—each project was from a different industry, on a different topic that I had never worked on before. I could never have imagined before that I’d be developing a strategy for a symphony orchestra! With these experiences, having worked on multiple cases, I finally could understand my potential and discover what really interested me. This need for constant development and growth, the adrenaline of being challenged by your team, and working with executives from companies that top the rankings cannot be found anywhere else.

Ekaterina joined BCG's Moscow office in 2004 and has worked mostly on projects in Industrial Goods and Energy practice areas on topics ranging from strategy development to organizational design.

Ekaterina graduated from Moscow State University for International Relations with a Bachelor of Economics degree and an Economist in Economics degree, both with distinction. Prior to that, Ekaterina worked for one of Russia’s leading mining and metallurgical companies, Norilsk Nickel, where she focused on mergers and acquisitions, as well as other strategic issues.

I have always been an engineer—that is since I got my first self-assembling toy. The years flew by. I graduated from the faculty of optimisation and decision support at the Warsaw Technical University, and was about to complete my doctoral thesis in software engineering.

It was then that I made first contact with strategic consulting and discovered a place where bright people looked into companies from all possible angles to find practical solutions to serious problems. It seemed like an exceptional mix of analytical problem-solving with an almost sport-like sense of challenge. I expanded my economic and business knowledge, and found myself at BCG.

I was not disappointed. It turned out that this sport requires not only strong intellectual muscle, but also a simultaneous development of other “muscles”, such as entrepreneurship and initiative, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as time management. With each project I discover new challenges and develop skills that enable me to better deal with them.

Rafał joined the BCG team in 2006.

He holds a PhD in software engineering and an MBA from the Business School at the Warsaw Technical University.

At BCG, the complex mix of interesting problems to solve, fascinating people (both clients and colleagues), and unexpected experiences is amazing to me.

When I joined BCG, I predicted that I would reach a saturation point within a few years, but the opposite has actually happened.  I am constantly inspired to want to be here longer.

Throughout my career, I have worked in industries ranging from consumer goods to transportation, helping solve problems from logistics to marketing. Nowhere else could I have imagined getting the breadth of experience I have had at BCG. And the most exciting part was being able to apply all my learnings to one of our long-term nonprofit clients and to help transform education in the city where I live.

Nneka holds an MBA from Kellogg, a JD from Northwestern, and a BS in chemical engineering from Stanford.

Nneka is a member of BCG's Diversity Initiative, and of BCG's Education practice.  Her BCG practice includes industrial, consumer goods, education and non-profit clients.

Nneka was a summer intern with BCG in 1999, and rejoined the firm in 2002.  Prior to joining BCG, Nneka worked as a product development consultant with George Group in Dallas, and as a project engineer with Motorola in Phoenix.

In her spare time, Nneka enjoys skiing, writing fiction, attending sporting events, and spending time with her son.

Intense learning is one of the things that makes BCG great for me. After every project, I’m always amazed at how much I have learned and grown.

Working on a wide variety of topics across a range of industries is challenging, but I can always count on BCG’s global network to help get me up to speed to work on a case. I have learned from all my colleagues—from seasoned partners to first-year associates alike. They are among the smartest people I know, with an absolute commitment to delivering value and quality work. 

Yew Heng joined BCG in 2006. His case experience includes industrial goods, transport, private equities, and financial services.

Before joining BCG, Yew Heng worked in the public sector in Singapore.

He holds a diploma in engineering from the Technischen Universität München in Germany.

Having been through a couple of dozen projects already, I realize just how much each one of us at BCG can change the businesses we deal with. I still remember the excitement I felt during one of my first cases when we helped our client decide on which option to pick for a $1 billion investment. Our recommendation was an option not initially favored by the client, but it was accepted.

In the end all the acquisitions that happened and those that didn't, the products that were launched, the organizations built, and the money saved all followed BCG advice. The results made me feel an inner pride—proud that BCG consultants are not interested in drawing obvious conclusions. At BCG we are all about helping to get things done for the benefit of our clients.

Rustem joined BCG in 2005 and is a member of the Industrial Goods practice area. Before BCG, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a senior audit consultant, running financial audits for clients in a wide variety of industries.

Rustem holds a specialist degree with distinction from the St. Petersburg State University for Economics and Engineering.

I studied engineering, and worked as an engineer, but really wanted to take on the challenge of developing business strategies. My first cases were with a large food company, which meant learning about a whole new type of business, and as a consequence, totally new concepts. However, I was able to use my own experience to bring a different perspective to each discussion.

My role continues to throw up new challenges almost daily, but my BCG colleagues are always eager to help me rise to them. Despite the fact that I don't have a management background, I feel confident that I can tackle each new learning curve.

Alan has a PhD and BE (Hons I) in Engineering, and a BA in German, from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

He joined the Auckland office in 2007.

I chose consulting after a few internships in industry, banking, and consulting. After these experiences, strategy consulting appeared to me to be the only sector allowing a young graduate to combine responsibilities, dynamism, and intellectual stimulation. Since my first assignment, which involved improving the distribution of banking products, I have been responsible for the marketing module, from the organization of client interviews to the redesign of the product range, in close collaboration with marketing heads at our client.

Another of my assignments led me to leave for London. For two months I joined a European team in charge of thinking about the entry strategy for a large American asset management group into the European market.

Camille graduated from the Ecole Polytechnique in 2002 and from Stanford University in 2006.

She joined The Boston Consulting Group in 2007 as an associate.

When I was making the leap from computational biophysics to BCG, I wondered whether there would really be enough intellectual challenges to keep me fascinated. And would BCG share my passion for creative insights firmly anchored in rigorous analysis and structured thinking? I should not have worried.

In addition to frequently facing complex, intriguing problems that require a strong and creative analytic mindset, I also have to apply my mind to finding pragmatic solutions to them—solutions we can actually implement with the client.

Best of all, I can do all this together with like-minded colleagues, who love problem-solving as much as I do, and inspire me to develop and focus my thinking further. Honestly, I do not think my mind has ever enjoyed as many challenges, or as much fun and stimulus, as it does here at BCG.

Emma holds MS and PhD degrees (both with distinction) in engineering physics from Helsinki University of Technology.

After finalizing her PhD thesis “Multiscale modeling in biological and soft matter”, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

During my studies the consulting world always fascinated me. As a result I tried my hand at solving complex business issues through a summer internship at BCG in Germany. The company proved to be the best platform.

After I completed my master’s degree, I decided to relocate to Singapore. While I was there I had the opportunity to do consulting work for a few years in the dynamic telecommunications industry across the Asia-Pacific region.

In early 2008 I was excited to have the opportunity to re-join BCG because the firm was actively building its Technology, Media and Telecom Practice in Southeast Asia. Since then, I have been working at helping local and regional telecom clients win in two rapidly growing economies. 

Intellectual challenge and continuous learning are my daily bread. Every day I face a range of complex issues as I help our clients develop a presence in very low-income markets. As a result, BCG definitely helps me understand the true meaning of creativity and innovation.

Olivier holds an MS in international management from the University of St. Gallen and an MBA from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

He was a summer intern in BCG's Düsseldorf office, before relocating to Asia. He re-joined BCG in Singapore in 2008.

Clients don’t come to BCG for ready-made solutions.  Questions we have to deal with would rarely be trivial, or ones described in your average management textbook.

The same goes for the answers.  If professionals, who lead the industry’s largest corporations, seek the advice of consultants it means that the problem at hand requires some truly rigorous analysis and a non-standard approach.  For a consultant this is always a great opportunity, and an even greater responsibility. At the end of the day, when you look back on your experience, you come realize that the search for new solutions and non-standard approaches has become something that you do every day, because it’s your job. A dream job, in fact.

Artem joined BCG in February, 2007.

He holds a PhD in strategic management and a Diploma in finance & Ccredit from The Finance Academy under the Government of Russia. Before joining BCG Artem had three years of experience as analyst and than lead analyst in Russian oil company Surgutneftegaz, where he was focused ondownstream, airline and helicopter business units.

Before Surgutneftegaz Artem working at Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young as auditor.

I joined BCG for an internship at the end of my studies. My previous internships in consulting and audit had clarified my desires: to work on diversified projects in a young environment with pace. The BCG promise best answered these expectations.

Four years on, my motivation remains intact with the guarantee to continuously progress professionally.

The key? A succession of assignments best calibrated for my needs in terms of intellectual issues, sectorial diversification, autonomy, client exposure, and management.

Beyond the exciting job, my enthusiasm can be explained by the professional relationships and friendships built over time in the BCG environment with colleagues, clients, and alumni. These daily meetings build me professionally and personally.

Julien joined the Paris office of BCG in 2003 as an associate.

He graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris in 2003.

This is a helping profession. This comment, made to me by a senior member of staff, has remained with me.

Our job is to support others, and that is exactly what we do. The beauty of BCG is being able to help our clients, and to grow personally through the experience.

I decided to join BCG because it represented a career challenge, and I was attracted by the stimulating environment where I could satisfy my intellectual curiosity.

While this impression has not changed, it has grown into a desire to be of service to the client. I want to be of service by meeting the wishes of corporate leaders, and addressing their various concerns. When clients respond to this desire to serve, real discussions can begin.

A client team member once worked late into the night with me in the middle of a typhoon to transform the plan for an executive presentation scheduled for the following day. By repeatedly questioning whether something is bringing the client real value, we arrive at what the true nature of our output is.

This is how we create trust that leads to insight and impact with the client. By developing in this way, consultants are able to increase the value they offer to the client. The satisfaction that comes from being a support professional is the best part of working at BCG.

Miki holds a Bachelor of Law from the Keio University.

Miki joined BCG’s Tokyo office in July 2006.

BCG wasn't always an obvious choice for me. Having studied engineering I was looking for a job with a strong technical element which would challenge me and make me think. I also wanted variety in my work and the option to travel. I chose BCG over a top international engineering firm because it offered all of this and more.

BCG has since exceeded my expectations providing me with real opportunities to work at the cutting edge of several different industries. I worked in telecoms and pharmaceuticals before starting my current project for the Volvo Ocean Race - the fastest, most extreme yachting race in the world.

We're helping them achieve their ambition to become the world's number one sailing event both in sporting terms and commercially. It's a tough project and one where I've had a lot of responsibility early on. I've had to understand the race's complexities as well as be creative and manage different people's points of view. It's been a challenge but I haven't been alone. As part of a BCG team I've had the opportunity to draw on our international network of experts to help me develop my thinking.

As a recent graduate, I've found BCG to be a great firm with strong values. It's definitely been the right choice for me and a solid platform from which to start my career.

Adam holds a Masters in manufacturing engineering from Queens’ College Cambridge.

He joined BCG as an associate in 2008 directly from university.