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

Publications and Videos

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Let Science Be the Guide for Net-Zero Targets

Unless companies’ climate targets align with the latest science, they won’t be sufficient. Leaders must embrace bold action internally, within their value chains, and beyond.
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The Next Generation of Climate Innovation

Companies can create business advantage and value while accelerating climate action.
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What’s New and Next for M&A in Africa

While M&A in Africa remains challenging, five positive trends can serve as a guide for bold and adaptable investors.
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A Blueprint for Superior Returns in Building Materials M&A

Companies need to build their “M&A muscle” across all aspects of the process, from target identification through integration.
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We Need a Global Agreement to Address Plastic Pollution

As the impact of plastic waste in the ocean reaches crisis proportions, businesses are joining the call for a UN treaty to address the problem.
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The Pandemic Is Heightening Environmental Awareness

The COVID-19 crisis is causing people to pay more attention—not less—to urgent environmental issues such as climate change.
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The 2019 M&A Report: How to Master M&A in a Downturn

Success requires careful preparation, thorough execution, and, especially, bold decision making in uncertain times.
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The 2019 M&A Report: Dealmakers Do Well in Downturns

Capital markets reward dealmakers who take the risk of pursuing acquisitions in a weak economy.
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The 2019 M&A Report: Downturns Are a Better Time for Deal Hunting

M&A dealmakers can take advantage of downturn opportunities to position their company for profitable growth during the recovery.
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Cracking the Code of Digital M&A

Less visible sources of value—such as scientific acumen and social media influence—are critical to justifying the high price of digital assets.
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Tapping the Business Benefits of Sustainable Water Investments

As critical freshwater shortages grow worldwide, companies and financial investors can generate substantial returns while supporting environmental and social goals by funding sustainable projects.
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What Business Leaders Can Learn from an Olympian: An Interview with Lord Sebastian Coe

What can business leaders do to optimize performance? Lord Sebastian Coe—legendary Olympian and former member of Parliament—explains, drawing on insights gained from his own successes and setbacks.
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