Grant McCabe leads Boston Consulting Group’s Melbourne office and the Industrial Goods practice in Australia and New Zealand. He is a member of the firm’s People & Organization practice, with particular expertise in leadership development. He is also a core member of BCG’s Center for Digital in Industrials and a member of BCG's Digital@IG cadre, a worldwide team of senior practitioners that focuses on technology-led transformation of industrial goods companies.

Since joining the firm in 2002, Grant has supported industrial companies in Australia, Asia, North America, and Mexico. In recent years, his focus has been on clients in the metals and mining, agribusiness, and postal sectors.

Before joining BCG, Grant worked in the automotive and aerospace industries in a variety of engineering-related leadership roles.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Melbourne Business School
  • Bachelor's degree, engineering and aerospace, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • BCG President's Award for establishing BCG's Perth office

Publications and Videos

Net-Zero Trucks

Net-Zero Trucks? Yes, It’s Possible.

The trucks used in industries like mining and agriculture burn diesel and emit a lot of CO2. Fortunately, replacement solutions exist—if companies understand the costs and benefits.
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The Four Traits of Successful Chief Transformation Officers

The odds are stacked against leaders who manage major organizational changes. But those who model the behaviors they seek and are persistent, hypervigilant, and flexible can improve their chances of success.
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Frontline Leadership: A New Source of Competitive Advantage

Mining companies that combine investment in people with commercial excellence and maximized asset productivity will prove tough acts to beat in this increasingly challenging industry.
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Tapping New Efficiencies

Far-flung teams in the mining industry, working under unpredictable conditions, have long struggled to operate with disciplined efficiency. But an integrated automation strategy just might change that.
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Getting the Most from Mining Technology

Recent advances in low-cost technology can drive productivity and safety benefits at mines, just as they have done in other industries.
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The Industrial Internet: Six Critical Questions for Equipment Suppliers

To capture the promise of the Industrial Internet, equipment manufacturers need to rethink their business models and respond with new data- and software-enabled services.
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