Sesh Iyer, a managing director and senior partner, leads with a blend of mission-centric technology and human-centric clarity. As the North America chair of BCG X, he’s shaping the firm’s AI agenda and digital transformation. Through it all, he remains deeply grounded in trust, purpose, and service.
Leaders in Focus: The People Shaping BCG
Leadership at BCG is driven by more than expertise. It’s fueled by personal passion, resilience, and a deep commitment to impact. This series of spotlights takes a closer look at the people behind the titles, exploring how their unique experiences, values, and ambitions shape their professional successes, drive their commercial wins, and bring lasting contributions to BCG and beyond.
Interview
June 2, 2025
Mark Abraham’s leadership journey—from diplomat’s son to digital pioneer—reveals how empathy fuels innovation, personalization, and inclusive leadership in the age of AI.
Interview
April 10, 2025
Alicia Pittman’s journey—from intelligence analysis to global consulting—has been shaped by a commitment to people, purpose, and driving transformation where it matters most.
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March 14, 2025
Laura Juliano thrives on solving complex challenges. Whether optimizing operations, mentoring future leaders, or driving community impact, she’s always looking for a better way forward.
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February 19, 2025
BCG's Christine Barton has learned how to be intentional about her professional journey, becoming a trusted advisor to CEOs while honoring her deep commitment to family.
Interview
January 13, 2025
BCG’s Shalini Unnikrishnan has built a career tackling some of the world’s most complex problems, always asking how she can contribute to creating a better world.
Interview
March 28, 2024
A BCG program for nontraditional job candidates caught Sarah Chamberlain’s attention while she was working on her Ph.D. A decade later, she works on health issues on a global scale.
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February 27, 2024
Sam Juraschka’s own health care journey convinced her more had to be done for women’s health. By creating BCG’s InnovateHer team, she built a space for her colleagues to help tackle pressing issues.
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January 25, 2024
With the encouragement of colleagues and mentors, Emily Kos turned her personal frustrations balancing career and family into BCG research that helped inform White House policy.
Interview
March 1, 2023
A natural artist, Kristi began her career in architecture at the age of 15. Her love for learning has remained a constant: from researching physical space and the human experience to launching an experience design company all by the age of 40.
Interview
March 1, 2023
Al, who manages BCG's business services office in Atlanta, gets his energy from the people around him. He brings his enthusiasm, passion for collaboration, and a work ethic he learned from his immigrant parents to the office every day.
Interview
March 1, 2023
A Pittsburgh native, Corey finds purpose in creating equal opportunities and connections in his hometown and beyond. He is actively looking for ways to create inclusive spaces where people can feel a sense of affiliation and community.
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October 3, 2025
Creating the Future with BCG X
Sesh Iyer shares how BCG X pushes boundaries by fusing consulting precision with tech firepower to deliver lasting outcomes—and how he learned to lead with “steel + soul”.
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June 4, 2025
Mark Abraham: Personalization Powered by Purpose and AI
Mark Abraham shares how personalization and GenAI are reshaping customer engagement—and why leading companies must harness insights to deliver faster, smarter, more human experiences.
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April 10, 2025
Alicia Pittman: The Power of People
For Alicia Pittman, leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s about people. Through curiosity, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership, she helps teams and organizations thrive in an ever-changing world.
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March 13, 2025
Laura Juliano: The Power of Possibility
For Laura Juliano, operations isn’t just about efficiency. By making the most of what organizations already have, she transforms challenges into opportunities and momentum into lasting impact.
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February 21, 2025
Christine Barton: Unlocking the Potential of CEOs
By helping to shape the trajectory of BCG’s Consumer practice—and now leading North America’s CEO Advisory program—Christine Barton has developed meaningful relationships with business leaders for decades.
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January 10, 2025
Shalini Unnikrishnan: A Passion for Complexity
Whether she’s focused on food and agriculture, global health, or education, Shalini Unnikrishnan's work is complicated and messy—and that’s why she loves it.
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