Richard Hutchinson

At BCG, we are developing a rigorous approach to solving the world's toughest challenges. Our theory of change holds that we can drive change directly—by implementing profitable solutions and incentivizing solutions that are not profitable—and enable change indirectly—by directing capital and shaping ecosystems to encourage innovation.

Richard Hutchinson leads Boston Consulting Group’s Social Impact (SI) practice globally.

Since joining BCG in 1993, Rich has largely focused on enhancing marketing, pricing, and commercial capabilities for clients across a range of industries, including health care, industrial goods, consumer goods, travel and tourism, and transportation.

He also has a long history of deep engagement in BCG’s SI work, including leading BCG’s global partnership with Yunus Social Business. Rich has played a key role driving BCG’s thought leadership across a wide range of SI topics as well, from addressing climate change to eliminating Hepatitis C.

Throughout his client work, Rich drives bottom-line impact through the creation of new go-to-market strategies, superior execution tactics, and the development of organizational commercial capabilities.

Passionate about building both BCG and great BCG teams, Rich has held a number of previous leadership positions including global leader of the firm’s Marketing, Sales, and Pricing practice, founder and leader of BCG's Pricing Enablement Center, BCG's global Chief of Staff, and member of both BCG's Operating and Executive Committees.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

MBA, Harvard Business School
BA, Stanford University

HONORS AND AWARDS

Harvard Business School Baker scholar, 1997

Publications and Videos

From Compliance to Courage in ESG

Companies that view environmental, social, and governance initiatives as an exercise in compliance, rather than a source of competitive advantage, are leaving substantial value on the table.

How Tech Offers a Faster Path to Sustainability

Twentieth-century technology got us into the climate change conundrum. Can 21st-century data and digital technology help us get out of it?

Use AI to Measure Emissions—Exhaustively, Accurately, and Frequently

Despite good intentions, companies say they are struggling to cut their emissions in line with targets. Their inability to measure appropriately is the leading roadblock.

Six Steps to a Sustainability Transformation

Efforts by companies to transform their business to become truly sustainable will disrupt industries and yield new growth opportunities. But successful transformations won’t be easy.

Systems Thinking Powers Bionic Success

Why do digital natives grow into the world’s most valuable companies seemingly overnight while the world’s largest legacy companies achieve only incremental digital progress?

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Sustainability Is Our North Star

With social impact a key lens for all our engagements at BCG, we can work with organizations to ensure their own future while they help to secure the future of our planet.

Reduce Carbon and Costs with the Power of AI

Artificial intelligence has the potential to reduce companies’ greenhouse gas emissions and cut costs by monitoring their carbon footprint and then reducing it through increased efficiency.

Doing Good to Grow Beyond Great

In a world in turmoil, the private sector can make a positive impact in the fight against climate change and inequality, securing companies’ long-term advantage in the process.

Drivers of Change

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