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Jesper Nielsen leads Boston Consulting Group’s Social Impact practice and the firm's business in M&A and post-merger integration in Western Europe, South America, and Africa. 

Jesper specializes in value creation strategy and M&A topics across the complete life cycle of the transaction, including divestitures and carve-out preparation, commercial buy- and sell-side due diligence, synergy assessment and postmerger integration, and day one planning. He also has significant experience in takeover defense. 

Jesper has been involved in more than 50 transactions and several large-scale PMIs. He has led a number of transformations and cost-reduction programs in sectors such as industrial products, consumer and retail, and health care.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Copenhagen Business School and Kellogg School of Management
  • BS, Copenhagen Business School

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Bridging the $18 Trillion Gap in Net Zero Capital

In the face of a large and persistent shortfall in investment, companies and their stakeholders must take several key steps to drive the energy transition forward.
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Get Ready for Nature-Related Disclosures

Companies will soon need to comprehensively report on their impact and dependence on nature.
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Climate Transition Planning…it’s Time to Disclose

Our guide to the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) Disclosure Framework outlines why businesses should complete transition plans now and the five key factors of success.
Capitalizing on ESG Synergies in M&A

Capitalizing on ESG Synergies in M&A

Acquirers must ensure that the combined entity’s environmental, social, and governance performance is more than the sum of its parts.
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In the Voluntary Carbon Market, Buyers Will Pay for Quality

A new BCG survey has found that companies are willing to pay significantly more for carbon credits that have a demonstrable impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
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A Blueprint for the Energy Transition

Achieving net zero will require driving an energy transition with unprecedented speed. That transition promises to have far-reaching implications.
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Keep ESG Top of Mind During Post-Merger Integration

Companies preparing for joint operations can elevate their ESG ambitions by establishing new targets, employing best practices, and clearly communicating their goals.
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Investors Want to Know Your Sustainability Business Case

New BCG research uncovers the seven factors that distinguish sustainability announcements that create value from those that don’t.
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The Case for Private Equity Investments in Biodiversity

Private equity firms can play a critical role in relieving the biodiversity crisis. Investment opportunities abound—but so do the risks of inaction.
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How Investors Can Incorporate Carbon into Their Decision Making

More than 70% of leaders in private markets have high or very high expectations that they will earn a premium for a portfolio company that prioritizes decarbonization.
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Private Capital and the Climate Opportunity in Europe

The atmosphere for climate and sustainability investments in Europe is improving. Private equity and venture capital players need a strong strategy to seize this opportunity.
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The Voluntary Carbon Market Is Thriving

A global survey of climate and sustainability executives reveals that the demand for quality emissions credits continues to grow.
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