Nicolas Boutin
Managing Director & Partner
London
For the majority of travel players today, the competitive battlefield is shifting from a supply focus to demand centric. Structural advantages are fading away and operational excellence is no longer a sufficient advantage. Winning the hearts and minds of the consumer is now the most critical element for any travel business.
Nicolas Boutin joined Boston Consulting Group in 2003.
Nicolas works with a range of clients, including airlines (network carriers, low-cost carriers, and cargo), airports, travel distribution companies, and aerospace OEMs. His experience includes strategy development and execution, digital transformation, organization, cost optimization, M&A, and evaluation of new business opportunities.
Prior to joining BCG, Nicolas worked for two years at Cambridge Technology Partners in Geneva as a senior manager in the digital business strategy practice, and for six years at the Airbus Group where he held several technical and commercial positions.
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