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Aakash Arora is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Automotive practice area and the Automotive & Mobility sector. He is the global topic leader for electric vehicles for the firm, and the North America lead for BCG’s Center for Digital in Automotive. Aakash also serves as CDC advisor and leader of alumni relations in the Detroit office. 

Aakash has worked with OEMs and suppliers for both passenger and commercial vehicles, and is experienced in active safety, autonomous driving, connected car, data monetization, and mobility business models. In addition, he has extensive experience in automotive operations with project experience in sales and marketing, sourcing, and engineering. He has worked with corporate and private equity clients on many due diligence projects. 

Before joining the firm, Aakash worked at Continental Automotive, Motorola Automotive, and Siemens Automotive, in various software engineering and BU strategy roles.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, honors, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
  • MS, computer engineering, Wayne State University
  • BE, First Class, mechanical engineering, Panjab University

Publications and Videos

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A Tale of Two Tomorrows in EV Sales

Sales growth of electric vehicles is steady—and new policies should drive further demand and investment. Yet negative signals suggest challenges ahead.
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The Big Squeeze in Freight Transportation

To counter sinking revenue and rising costs, trucking industry players are reevaluating their customer contracts and employee value proposition as they plan far-reaching operational changes.
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Rewiring the Auto Industry for the Electric, Connected Future

Every automaker is preparing for the full transformation to electric, connected cars. Are their operating models, talent pools, ways of working, and corporate culture ready?
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Will Connected Cars Be a Boon or Bust for the Automotive Aftermarket?

The next generation of vehicles will increasingly be defined by their software. The implications for every player in the auto value chain are enormous.
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How Lithium Batteries Can Power the US Economy

Industry alone can’t solve the challenges. US government action is needed as well.
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Tracking the Next Phase of the Automotive Semiconductor Shortage

The nature of the chip shortages—and the device types affected—will change over time, requiring automakers to actively manage risks as the situation evolves.
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It’s Time for the Auto Industry to Reset Expectations

Automotive companies must be realistic about the current environment—and ready to make the necessary moves to stay competitive in the future.
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Electric Cars Are Finding Their Next Gear

EV adoption is shifting into overdrive—generating fresh challenges for automakers and fueling creative solutions.
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电动汽车时代，翘首以待

未来十年，大多数国家将快速从燃油汽车时代，过渡到电动汽车时代。从燃油车时代到电动汽车时代的转变将代表着快速变化。但从环境需求的角度来看，电动汽车时代的到来还不够快。
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Why Electric Cars Can’t Come Fast Enough

Sales of electric vehicles are booming. But to meet the necessary targets for cutting worldwide emissions, the automotive industry needs to transition to EVs even more rapidly.
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Chasing the Software-Defined Dream Car

Digital-age car buyers will favor customer-centric vehicles that can be personalized and updated just like a smartphone. Automakers must transform to tap this lucrative opportunity.
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Four Ways PE Can Accelerate Returns in Automotive

Far from being up on the blocks, the automotive sector has massive untapped potential. Investors that lock in their strategy now could tap into billions of dollars in value.
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