Dr. Lars Littig is a member of the Middle East leadership team at Boston Consulting Group. He is a core member of the firm’s Center for Digital Government, the Public Sector and Technology Advantage (TA) practice areas, and BCG’s Digital Accelerator System (DAS).

Lars is experienced in large-scale transformations, in particular in relation to digital and IT, through working with both global and regional teams in different industries with a special focus on public sector and defense. His current work includes one of the largest transformation programs worldwide which he has supported in a leading role throughout the design, pre-launch, and implementation phases. In addition, Lars is currently serving as Recruiting Director for BCG’s ME Digital Accelerator System.

Before joining BCG, Lars worked as a research assistant in the field of data/web mining (Big Data) and advanced analytics and founded a startup with a focus on internet search engine technology as a spin-off of his PhD thesis.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, Computer Science, University of Leipzig
  • Master of Computer Science, Technical University of Dortmund

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Global BCG key to purpose award winner in December 2018

Publications and Videos

digital-government-in-the-gcc-accelerating-citizen-trust.jpg

Digital Government in the GCC: Accelerating Citizen Trust

As governments ramp up focus on the post-pandemic future, now is
the time for GCC to seize this digital services opportunity to build trust and maximize benefit.
AI Brings Science to the Art of Policymaking

AI Brings Science to the Art of Policymaking

AI is not without risk, but governments ignore it at their peril. “Responsible AI” can help officials make thoughtful policies that improve lives.
Winning Back the Future

Winning Back The Future: National Research & Innovation Centers to Foster Emerging Technologies

Driving innovation, focusing particularly on emerging technologies, should be an essential priority for governments to be in the driving seat of shaping their nations’ future. Government-sponsored National Research and Innovation Centers (NRICs) can play a central role in championing national agendas to foster emerging technologies.
Deep Expertise, Broad Experience