Konrad von Szczepanski

Konrad von Szczepanski is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Global Advantage practice and led BCG’s Industrial Goods practice in the UK and Benelux from 2015 to 2020. He is the global lead for joint ventures, alliances, and digital ecosystems. He is also the global lead for strategy, value creation, and ecosystem integration in metals and mining.

Since joining the firm in 1992 (Konrad worked for the firm from 1992 to 2002 and rejoined in 2013), he has brought his experience in commercial excellence and strategy to clients in many different industries and geographies, but mostly to clients in global metals and mining. During his more than 18 years’ experience in the industry, he has consulted with and worked for many of the world's leading companies on six continents.

Konrad’s practical experience in setting up, restructuring, and dissolving JVs is an advantage in his work with a wide range of clients, in both established and emerging markets, who want to strengthen their positions by forming strong partnerships.

Before rejoining BCG, Konrad was Vice President of Strategy and Development, Aluminium, with BHP Billiton.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Digital ecosystems
Joint ventures and alliances
Corporate, business, and digital strategy
Operating model and organization redesign
Early-stage growth
Mergers and acquisitions
Post-merger integration
Turnaround

EDUCATION

PhD, solid-state physics, University of Stuttgart and Max Planck Institutes
MBA, INSEAD
MSc, physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)

Publications and Videos

Aluminum Can Come Back Greener and Stronger

After a decade in the doldrums, many aluminum companies are poised for better days.

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BCG’s Digital Ecosystem Accelerator Kick-Starts Platform Strategies

Participating in a digital ecosystem is quickly shifting from optional to imperative. Use this tool to assess your company’s DE strategic maturity and readiness and to benchmark its capabilities and potential against competitors.

Solving the Mobility Challenge in Megacities

To avoid transport chaos, municipal planners first need to understand what consumers want from their transportation systems.

How Chinese Digital Ecosystems Battled COVID-19

Social media and e-commerce platforms responded to the pandemic by launching innovative apps and services, ramping up new technologies, and helping enterprises migrate online with remarkable speed.

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Building a Business from Data Is Hard—Here’s How the Winners Do It

Companies across industries have vast amounts of valuable information—but most struggle to monetize it. A close look at those that do reveals the secrets to success.

Building A Business From Data is Hard - Here’s How the Winners Do It

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What Does a Successful Digital Ecosystem Look Like?

We reveal five success factors that put companies in a strong position to profit from these collaborations.

The Emerging Art of Ecosystem Management

Many companies are building or joining collaborative networks. The challenge is how to effectively set up and manage these ecosystems and use them strategically to maximize value—and gain a competitive edge.

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You’re Building an International Joint Venture: Are You Setting Yourself up for Success?

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Arming Defense Companies for Global Growth

Recent hikes in global military budgets present big growth opportunities for defense contractors. But success will require more than new weapons systems.

Is the Digital Revolution in Aerospace and Defense in Crisis?

As digital investments rise, A&D leaders are asking tougher questions about the returns. In many cases, they are not getting satisfactory answers.

When Building International Joint Ventures, Set-up Matters

Joint ventures remain popular as a valuable approach to global business alliances, but with a distinctly new look. Previously, they were viewed primarily as a way to reduce risks or costs, or to expand into new markets. Today’s international joint ventures often involve established and emerging market players—a combination of mature companies and start-ups—joining together to pool their distinctly unique capabilities and resources to create something truly innovative.

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