With software as a service, BCG’s Matthias Tauber explains that the way we distribute building materials will transform, as startups, software companies, and online stores drive the change.

Matthias Tauber leads Boston Consulting Group’s operations in Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He is a member of BCG’s management team in Europe.

Matthias’s client work focuses on large-scale change programs with clients in the building materials, metals and mining, and chemicals industries. Matthias has led digital transformations, M&As, and postmerger integrations, as well as stand-alone transformation programs. On the digital side, Matthias has worked on transforming core businesses as well as building new business models. He has also acquired significant experience in organizational redesign—including the build-up of digital capabilities. In addition he has worked extensively with private equity firms.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, with distinction, INSEAD
  • MSc, engineering, Vienna University of Technology

Publications and Videos

Crafting Xella Group's ESG Strategy for the 2020s

Crafting Xella Group’s ESG Strategy for the 2020s

The company’s approach to corporate responsibility offers powerful lessons for setting goals and sustainability reporting.
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Leadership in the New Now

Three essential elements—head, heart, and hands—can help leaders keep their teams engaged and motivated through a time of uncertainty and radical change.
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Building the Housing of the Future

Alternatives to traditional homes account for up to 6% of all new residential units built annually, and demand is predicted to continue. The construction industry must adapt.
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Why Building Materials Producers Need a Fresh Take on Pricing

A data-driven, repeatable approach to pricing will set producers up to raise prices when conditions warrant it and protect themselves when growth inevitably slows.
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The New Technology Frontier in Mining

Radical technologies are upending the mining value chain. What actions can companies take today to secure a place in a fast-moving industry with an unclear future?
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Managing Commodity Price Uncertainties

By modeling changes in the drivers of supply and demand, companies and investors in natural-resource-based industries can generate a range of pricing scenarios—and make savvier strategic choices.
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In the Asset Productivity Age, Miners Can’t Neglect Commercial Excellence

Most miners aren’t extracting maximum value from their commercial operations. The reason? Miners tend to be driven by production rather than marketing.
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The Ups and Downs of Gold Recycling

Drawing on econometric and other analyses, the World Gold Council and BCG demystify the forces shaping the gold-recycling industry and propose success strategies for industry players.
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Capital Procurement: The Cornerstone of Successful Projects

To get the most value from their capital-procurement activities, companies must develop an enterprise-wide strategy that leverages capital spending on every project.
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