Michelle Andersen
Managing Director & Senior Partner
Detroit
Michelle Andersen is a member of the Industrial Goods practice and a core member of the Operations practice at Boston Consulting Group. She is currently serving as head of the Detroit office, and she is the lead for BCG’s automotive and mobility sector in North America.
Since joining BCG in 2006, Michelle has focused largely on the automotive industry, where she has deep expertise. She was a core member of the advisory team for the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry, 2008-2009.
Michelle has worked across the value chain with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier one suppliers. She has led large-scale margin improvement efforts in the automotive sector and worked extensively in the aftermarket parts and service businesses.
Before joining BCG, Michelle worked at A.T. Kearny and Ford Motor Company.
Far from being up on the blocks, the automotive sector has massive untapped potential. Investors that lock in their strategy now could tap into billions of dollars in value.
Clarity of purpose benefits automakers in multiple ways, including ease of recruitment, employee engagement, and organizational focus.
The auto industry shouldn’t be lulled by steady growth. Electric and autonomous cars and ride-sharing will dramatically shift incumbents’ profit pools and empower new competitors.
Automobile powertrains are shifting toward electrification at an accelerating pace. What’s driving the trend, and what powertrains will be required by 2030 for owned and shared mobility?
The stunning consumer response to Tesla’s new Model 3 has already shaken up the automotive world. Competitors should start studying the company’s innovative business model.
It’s time for automotive OEMs and suppliers to transform quality into a source of advantage. Six imperatives can help accelerate their journey to quality.
