Bernhard Gehra joined Boston Consulting Group in 2005. He leads BCG’s European ESG (environmental, social, and governance), compliance, and risk team, and is part of the global leadership team for that work. Since joining BCG, Bernhard has worked with many multinational companies around the world on issues related to governance, digitization, risk management, and compliance.

Bernhard is a co-author of numerous publications on financial and non-financial risk management, compliance, finance, big data, and controlling. He also co-authored the book, “Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.”

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, information science, big data, and business intelligence, Ludwig-Maximilians-University
  • Master's degree, business, strategic management, and information science, Ludwig-Maximilians-University
  • Master's degree, business science and business research, Ludwig-Maximilians-University
  • Research Fellow, London School of Economics
  • Scholar, Friedrich Naumann Foundation

Publications and Videos

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Global Risk 2021: Building a Stronger, Healthier Bank

Banks that fortify their core will emerge from the pandemic fitter and with the financial muscle to be a bulwark for customers and the broader community.
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Switzerland’s New Rules on Corporate Responsibility: Taking ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Global

The upcoming vote in Switzerland on corporate responsibility reflects a global trend: Since 2018, there have been over 170 ESG-related regulatory measures proposed globally. But alongside the legislation’s burdens, corporate responsibility also creates strategic opportunities.

Compliance by Design: Banking's Unmissable Opportunity

Financial institutions face a rising tide of compliance regulation requiring them to fight financial crime and ensure proper employee conduct. The industry as a whole has faced hundreds of billions of dollars of fines over recent years for failing to take effective action.
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Transforming Bank Compliance with Smart Technologies

Banks’ regulatory compliance functions are under pressure after massive fines in recent years. New operating models and smart technologies offer financial institutions a fresh approach.
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