The energy transition has entered a new phase—and a number of shifts, including an increased focus on energy security and affordability, are reshaping the path ahead.
Education
- PhD, electrical engineering, KU Leuven
- MSc, business engineering, University of Antwerp
- BSc, business engineering, University of Antwerp
A core member of the Energy practice, Tom Brijs has around 15 years of experience in the energy sector. He co-leads Boston Consulting Group’s work with leading energy network companies and energy-exposed industrials across Benelux and the UK, with a strong focus on strategy, capital delivery, and energy transition topics. He also leads BCG’s global thinking on energy markets and networks as part of the firm’s Center for Energy Impact. Beyond his work in Energy, Tom has led major engagements across industries, including rail, private equity, and the public sector, notably advising the Prime Minister of Belgium.
Prior to joining BCG, he worked as a quantitative power system analyst while earning his PhD in electrical engineering from KU Leuven, including a research stay at Johns Hopkins University in the US. His research focused on power system planning and operations, as well as investment analysis and trading of flexible power generation and storage assets, and has been published in leading peer-reviewed academic journals.
