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Sharon Marcil sits down with former IBM CEO, Ginni Rometty to discuss leading through adversity, upskilling throughout a career, and her latest book, Good Power.

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Sharon Marcil leads Boston Consulting Group in the US, Canada, and Mexico. She previously served as BCG’s Chief Marketing Officer, Chair of BCG’s Global Sales and Revenue Management Team, North America and Global Head of the Consumer practice, and Regional Head of the Public Sector practice.

Since joining BCG, Sharon has led transformation efforts at some of the world’s largest private and public sector organizations, assisting the largest global consumer and retail companies on major end-to-end transformations on strategy, organization, revenue, and cost management. She has also brought corporate best practices to the public sector, helping change-agents bring innovation to government entities.

Sharon is a board member of both the Duke University Board of Trustees and the Partnership for Public Service. She was named one of the "Top 25 Most Influential Consultants" and subsequently was named one of five "Women Leaders in Consulting" by Consulting Magazine in 2007. Prior to joining BCG, Sharon worked for Goldman Sachs & Co. in mergers and acquisitions.

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EDUCATION

  • MBA, with distinction, Harvard Business School
  • BA, economics, magna cum laude, Duke University

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The Leadership Compass

An executive interview series hosted by Sharon Marcil, BCG’s North America chair.

The $6 Trillion Economy

Care is extremely difficult. It's also often overlooked. How can businesses and governments support caregivers today and tomorrow?

The Atlantic Festival Ideas Stage - Day Three

The Atlantic Festival Ideas Stage - Day Three

BCG experts discuss the future of work, particularly as it pertains to the seldom-discussed public sector. It's not just about location

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What AI Reveals About Trust in the World’s Largest Companies

BCG’s AI-based Trust Index enables companies to break down stakeholder perceptions of their trustworthiness. Analyses based on the Index have yielded valuable insights about what builds, sustains, or destroys trust.
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How to Build a Sustainable Workforce and Improve Job Satisfaction

The pandemic forced many organizations to rethink their working models overnight. Employees, as a result, are reassessing their work lives. BCG's Sharon Marcil discusses how organizations can build a culture that attracts, retains, and sustains the best talent.
How Purpose Can Empower Those in Public Service

How Purpose Can Empower Those in Public Service

New agency leaders who connect the work their people do with the impact it has on citizens’ lives can motivate their employees, drive progress on critical priorities—and boost overall organizational performance.
How Agency Heads Can Make the First 100 Days Count

How Agency Heads Can Make the First 100 Days Count

To build momentum quickly, new government leaders must identify clear priorities and assemble a team with a strong component of civil servants.
Getting Smart as a New US Agency Leader

Getting Smart as a New US Agency Leader

The US presidential transition has shifted into high gear. Here’s how incoming political appointees can gain deep insights into the vast organizations they will be heading.
Gearing Up for Day One of the New Term

Gearing Up for Day One of the New Term

New leaders will be taking the helm of agencies across Washington, DC, early next year. Here’s how they can manage their transitions effectively.
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Kalpana Kochhar on Taking the HR Reins at the IMF

A lifelong economist embraces an entirely different role.
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How a Google Veteran Is Bringing Government into the Digital Age

The acting administrator of the US Digital Service wants to make using government services as easy as checking your bank account on your mobile phone.
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The Hidden Potential of Frontline Leaders in the Public Sector

Frontline leaders play a pivotal role in the public sector. By understanding what makes some frontline leaders excel while others languish, organizations can equip public servants to deliver breakout performance.
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