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Kedra Newsom Reeves is a core member of the Financial Institutions and Social Impact practices at Boston Consulting Group. She has deep experience and expertise at the intersection of people, operations, and technology. Her work has focused on the design and implementation of strategic operating models in asset management, banking, and social services. In addition to her work with clients, she has co-authored multiple publications on the topics of financial inclusion, community investment, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, including a TED talk on the wealth gap, in an effort to change the narrative around social impact.

Kedra was recently recognized by Savoy Magazine as one of Corporate America’s most influential Black executives. At BCG, she also serves as a member of the Global Asset Management Leadership Team, a Center for Illinois’ Future board member, a co-lead for the Center for Inclusion and Equity and the Great Lakes, and Black+Latinx@BCG Network co-lead for North America. Kedra started her financial services career as a technologist at Merrill Lynch.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION


  • MBA, Harvard Business School
  • BSc, computer science and engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Publications and Videos

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Banks Can Ensure an Equitable Climate Transition

Financial institutions play a powerful role in funding global decarbonization. They can take several steps to ensure that their financing doesn’t worsen social inequity.
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Global Asset Management 2023: The Tide Has Turned

Global assets under management fell by 10% in 2022. To return to historical levels of growth, firms should focus on profitability, private markets, and personalization.
A Fair Chance for Job Candidates with Criminal Records

A Fair Chance for Job Candidates with Criminal Records

Americans with criminal records constitute a sizable talent pool. Fair chance hiring is good for companies and society, but employers need to do it right.
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Banks Can Bet Big on Social Impact

Financial institutions that lead on social tend to outperform. But there is no “net zero” for social—and banks are struggling to seize the opportunity.
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Know Where You Stand to Take a Stand on Equity

Once regarded as punitive actions, equity assessments are emerging as rich opportunities for organizations willing to take a closer look at their diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
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Global Asset Management 2022: From Tailwinds to Turbulence

Our 20th annual report on the global asset management industry looks back at a long period of growth—and explores the changes that lie ahead.
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It’s Time for Institutional Investors to Embrace the S in ESG

Institutional investors were late to realize the alpha potential of clean tech and other environmental investments. They should avoid making the same mistake with social impact.
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The Importance of Being Equitable in Product Design

Equitable products, built on the concept of human-centered design, increase value by providing a better customer experience and solidifying brand trust.
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The So What Podcast from BCG: Are You Bridging or Broadening the Racial Wealth Gap?

To create inclusive workforces and inclusive products, companies must treat inclusion as a business innovation. Bridging the racial wealth gap requires committed resources and responsibilities.
What Governments Can Do to Curb Inequality

What Governments Can Do to Curb Inequality

Inequality is a complex challenge. To tackle it, governments should not only provide safety nets for citizens but also create trampolines that help them advance.
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Global Asset Management 2021: The $100 Trillion Machine

In a uniquely tumultuous year, assets under management worldwide showed strong overall growth, passing a major milestone along the way.

Two Minute Tuesday - Kedra Newsom Reeves

Kedra Newsom Reeves shares powerful advice on how leaders can make meaningful progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion in business.

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