Amit Ganeriwalla

Amit Ganeriwalla leads Boston Consulting Group’s work in materials and process sector globally. He previously led the firm’s supply chain work globally and its turnaround work in Asia Pacific.

Amit serves family-owned conglomerates and large multinational corporations as well as state-owned enterprises in different geographies. He works with CEOs, business owners, and their management teams to shape and drive their long-term strategic agenda, manage change, and ensure sustainability of their competitive position. Functionally his focus is in the areas of large-scale change, turnaround, and strategy.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leads BCG's global work in material and process industries
Large-scale change
Turnaround
Lean manufacturing and production systems
Sourcing and procurement
Digital and analytics
Business strategy

EDUCATION

MBA, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi
BE, (Honors), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BITS Pilani

Publications and Videos

Racing Toward a Digital Future in Metals and Mining

The industry has struggled with digital adoption, but it can be hugely beneficial when done right. Learn about the five practices that can help you fast-track your digital transformation.

Applying the Lessons of the Pandemic to Build for the Future

Most companies are struggling through the COVID-19 crisis. But a steel manufacturer is using critical insights from its experience to power out of the pandemic.

Forging Sustainable Change at Tata Steel

When one of the world’s biggest steel companies ran into a crisis, it successfully launched a major change initiative—and integrated the ability to change into its DNA.

Surviving Disruption in Additive Manufacturing

Mastering the interplay between materials and printing technologies will be critical to success in the industry’s increasingly competitive ecosystem.

BCG’s Platform Ensures That Transformations Hit Their Targets

The Transformation Impact Platform is a set of tools that addresses the two key requirements of transformation success: commitment throughout the organization and disciplined execution.

Does Your Supply Chain Need a Blockchain?

A collaboration between MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative and BCG found that the new technology can help manage increasingly complicated and fluid networks of manufacturers and suppliers at a time when transparency, speed, and agility are critical.

Qantas: Improving Operations and Investing in Digital

Faced with new competition in its home market, the Australian airline protected its turf by upgrading its fleet, launching new routes, and investing in digital to improve the customer experience.

Acciona: Resetting After a Disruption

Hit by regulatory changes and low public spending, the Spanish infrastructure company recovered by paying down debt, restructuring, and moving into high-growth countries.

Lanxess: Forging Strategic Partnerships

When low oil prices brought on new rivals, the specialty petrochemicals manufacturer fought back by cutting costs and partnering with one of the world’s biggest oil companies.

Ajinomoto: Diversifying into New Markets

Suffering from intense price competition, the Japanese chemical and flavorings company shifted away from commodity offerings and developed specialty products for new customers.

UPM-KYMMENE: Evolving Beyond Declining Product Categories

As demand for newsprint and bulk paper has fallen, Finland’s UPM has shifted to higher-growth products and new categories.

OLYMPUS: Refocusing on Core Strengths

As smartphones cut into camera sales and health care reform hurt the medical imaging business, Olympus restored itself by investing in markets where it was already strong.

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