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BCG’s Dinesh Khanna discusses the new challenges facing multinational companies in today’s multispeed world.

Dinesh Khanna chairs the People Team at Boston Consulting Group. In this role, he serves on the firm's Executive and Operating Committees. He is also a member of the firm’s Global Advantage practice, and previously served as the global leader of the Corporate Development practice. 

Since joining BCG in 2002, Dinesh has worked on corporate finance, strategy, and M&A projects across the consumer, health care, telecom, and industrial goods industries. His career has also spanned numerous regions, including India, Southeast Asia, and Europe. 

In his client work, Dinesh works with both multinational corporations operating in emerging markets and players from the emerging markets to win globally beyond their core consumer. 

Prior to joining BCG, Dinesh was cofounder and executive director of ActiveKarma Ventures in India.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
  • BT, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Indian Institute of Management Gold Medalist, First in Class
  • India Institute of Technology Silver Medalist, First in Branch

Publications and Videos

Empowering Our People

Hear from Dinesh Khanna, people chair, and Nadjia Yousif, chief diversity officer, on how we’re empowering our people and unlocking the potential of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Inclusive Cultures Have Healthier and Happier Workers

Inclusive Cultures Have Healthier and Happier Workers

Supporting employees’ mental and physical health is critical. So is creating an environment where people can be their authentic selves.
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The $75 Trillion Opportunity in Public Assets

Despite financial pressures, governments face the need to invest heavily in infrastructure. Tapping into the massive amount of public assets under their control can help.
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Why MNCs Are Winning Big in Emerging Markets

Emerging markets offer some of the world’s best growth opportunities, but they also tend to have tough business environments and intense local competition. Still, some global companies continue to win where others fail.
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Shaping Your Own Growth in the New Global Era

The world still abounds in growth opportunities. But be prepared to search for—and even create—new paths to new markets.
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Adapting to a New Trade Order

Trade is evolving. Are countries and companies keeping up? Are top executives, business decision makers, and policymakers adapting to new trade realities?
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Going Beyond the Rhetoric

Globalization isn’t dying; it’s changing. Companies that base their strategies on an outdated narrative risk missing some of the world’s biggest growth opportunities.
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Medtech May Be Emerging Markets’ Next New Thing

Medtech has been a late bloomer in emerging markets, but as demand for health care in these regions increases, local medtech companies are positioned for success.
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The New Normal in Global Trade and Container Shipping

The global container-shipping industry faces stiffening headwinds. To survive, carriers must continue to drive change aimed at boosting performance. Six moves can help.
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Competing for the Future

A new breed of companies, the champions, are making inroads.
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Meet the New Challengers

Despite economic turmoil in emerging markets, the latest global challengers have maintained both their growth rates and their profit margins. Meet the new global challengers in 2016.
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How Challengers Have Achieved Global Leadership

The five secrets to their success.
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