Mariam Jaafar

Mariam Jaafar is a core member of The Boston Consulting Group’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications and Financial Institutions practices.

Since joining BCG in 2006, Mariam has worked with both public sector and private sector clients in the US and Southeast Asia. Her recent focus has been on helping clients respond to and pursue opportunities created by digital disruption. She also leads the wealth management segment for BCG across Asia-Pacific as well as the Women@BCG initiative in Southeast Asia.

Mariam previously served as chief of staff and chief operating officer of Barclays Wealth Management Asia, Middle East, and Africa. She started her career with Vertex Management, the venture capital arm of the Singapore Technologies group, where she was responsible for evaluating and managing venture capital investments in high-tech start-ups.

Mariam serves on the 30-member main committee of the Committee for the Future Economy and is co-chair of the Subcommittee on Future Connectivity. She is also a board member of the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech).

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leads Women@BCG in Southeast Asia
Leads wealth management segment in Asia-Pacific
Digital disruption
Asset management
Travel, tourism, and hospitality
Organizational redesign
Internet channel strategy
Go-to-market strategy in IT
Consumer segmentation and brand perception in tourism and travel

EDUCATION

MBA, Harvard Business School
MS, with distinction, Stanford University
BS, with distinction, Stanford University

Publications and Videos

The Diversity Dividend in Southeast Asia

Only about half the companies in the region have a formal diversity program in place—far lower than the global average. But those initiatives are generating results.

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Unlocking Cities: The impact of ridesharing across India

Explosive growth in population has put significant strain on Indian transport infrastructure. Major Indian cities are constantly ranked among the world’s most congested. Ridesharing has introduced a new mode of transport to commuters.

Unlocking Cities: The Impact of Ridesharing in Southeast Asia and Beyond

Ridesharing players such as Uber, Grab and Didi have emerged in Asia over the last five years, resulting in a new transport options for commuters.

Southeast Asia: Moving Toward Gender Diversity in Southeast Asia

More women than ever before are participating in the workforce in Southeast Asia, but progress has been slow—especially among senior-level positions. In order to improve retention and advancement, companies need to invest in those interventions that change the way people work and interact.

Global Wealth 2017: Transforming the Client Experience

BCG’s 17th annual study takes a comprehensive look at key trends in the wealth management industry, including how private wealth has evolved globally and regionally.

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Capitalizing on Asia’s Booming Upper Middle Class

Companies looking for growth in slowing Asian economies should aim for the upper-middle-class. There are approximately 150 million upper-middle-class consumers in the developing countries of Asia right now—accounting for more than $3 trillion in spending annually. And this number could easily swell by 100 million or more in the next few years.