New BCG research finds a strong correlation between marriage for same-sex couples and favorable financial outcomes as well as positive impacts on the US economy.
Education
- PhD, University St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Master’s, Catholic University Eichstaett-Ingolstadt, Germany
- Research student at the University of California, Berkeley
- Center of Digital Technology and Management, Technical University Munich
Honors and Awards
- OUTstanding Executive Role Model, Yahoo! Finance 2020
Michael Schachtner is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Financial Institutions and Insurance practices, and leads technology and digital advantage for the Insurance practice in North America. He is a champion of BCG’s diversity and inclusion values. Michael specializes in large-scale business transformations, leveraging his expertise in integrating (Gen)AI and modern technologies to drive competitive advantage, operational efficiency, and lasting impact. His work spans strategic acquisitions, cost optimization, and future-ready technology design.
In recent client engagements, Michael has partnered with C-level executives to craft world-class AI strategies, transition organizations to agile operating models, and build scalable, future-proof technology architectures.
Before joining BCG, Michael earned a PhD in economics and held roles as a researcher, multi-family office professional, and executive editor of the academic journal Electronic Markets. He is fluent in English, Dutch, and German.
