Adrien Portafaix is an associate director in the Social Impact practice at Boston Consulting Group.

Adrien joined BCG's Paris office in 2008, working on projects in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa until he transferred in 2011 to the Bangkok office, where he worked with clients across Southeast Asia for 3 years.

In 2014, Adrien worked as a BCG secondee at WWF International, where he helped the organization develop and launch the implementation of water stewardship strategies across all WWF priority rivers globally.

Adrien then returned to BCG as a principal in BCG’s Johannesburg office. Building on his experience in Europe and Asia, he supported the development of our financial institutions practice in South Africa. Adrien has deep experience in strategy development and large-scale transformation, and he has also worked on several socioeconomic development projects in emerging markets.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Master’s in management, ESSEC Business School, Paris
  • BSc, economics, London School of Economics

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Member of the Board, Maths Centre (a nonprofit promoting excellence in math and science in South Africa)

Publications and Videos

The Biodiversity Crisis Is a Business Crisis

The Biodiversity Crisis Is a Business Crisis

Biodiversity is being destroyed around the globe—with dire implications for business and society. Here’s how companies can protect local ecosystems and build competitive advantage.
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Balancing Local Water Needs with Global Supply Chains

Protecting our planet's most precious resource isn't just a matter of environmental stewardship. It's a substantial business problem.
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We Need a Global Agreement to Address Plastic Pollution

As the impact of plastic waste in the ocean reaches crisis proportions, businesses are joining the call for a UN treaty to address the problem.
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The Pandemic Is Heightening Environmental Awareness

The COVID-19 crisis is causing people to pay more attention—not less—to urgent environmental issues such as climate change.
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Thinking Globally About Local Water Crises

Fresh water is in crisis around the world. Assessing the risks and mitigating the impacts require systematic thinking and collaborative action.
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The Dire Need for Sustainable Food Supply Chains

Read More About: The Dire Need for Sustainable Food Supply Chains on LinkedIn
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How to Close the Investment Gap in Sustainable Water Solutions

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Tapping the Business Benefits of Sustainable Water Investments

As critical freshwater shortages grow worldwide, companies and financial investors can generate substantial returns while supporting environmental and social goals by funding sustainable projects.
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How Can We Improve Financial Inclusion?

BCG’s Adrien Portafaix discusses how to improve financial inclusion in his LinkedIn blog.
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Six Ways We Can Save the Ocean Economy

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The Economic Imperative to Revive Our Oceans

We are running down the ocean’s asset base at an alarming rate. With bold action to halt destructive practices, we can preserve the ocean’s bounty for many generations to come.
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Improving Financial Inclusion in South Africa

Financial inclusion, which is linked to family prosperity, GDP growth, and reduced poverty rates, can help build a more promising future for South Africa.
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