Companies can’t capture the real value of a diverse workforce until they create an organizational culture that welcomes everyone—truly everyone—to participate.

Justin Dean joined Boston Consulting Group in 2008. He is a core member of the firm’s Energy practice area and serves as the North America EPG East Coast node. Justin is also head of the firm’s Washington office and has served as WAS Recruiting Partner, WAS Diversity and Inclusion lead, and CDC advisor. Justin was recognized by Savoy Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America" for 2018.

Justin’s education and work experience have given him expertise in many aspects of engineering and power generation. For BCG, Justin has led a variety of projects within the power and utilities sector, including the financial diligence on solar PV and energy storage expansion for a leading US hybrid utility, and the TSR strategic planning effort for a large hybrid utility, including analyzing market expansion opportunities across the US (Distributed Energy Resources, energy storage, and fossil generation in an evolving operational environment), among many others.

Prior to joining BCG, Justin worked for the NV Energy as a Senior Regional Engineer in transmission and distribution services, managing the construction and maintenance of distribution infrastructure in Las Vegas and coordinating engineering standards across other local gas and water utilities. He also worked as a Lead Design Engineer for ALSTOM Power.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Kellogg School of Management
  • Masters of Engineering Management, Northwestern University
  • BS, mechanical engineering, University of Virginia

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America, 2018, Savoy Magazine
  • University of Virginia, School of  Engineering, board of trustees

Publications and Videos

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Amplified Calls for Racial Equity Need Amplified Responses

Despite efforts to promote equity, many employees say companies haven’t done enough. Creating an equitable environment goes beyond hiring a diverse team—and benefits the entire company.
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Channeling Outrage into Purpose-Driven Action

In this moment of national reckoning, how can business leaders best show their support and advance racial equity in the workplace? By revitalizing their corporate purpose.
The Real Reason Diversity Is Lacking at the Top

The Real Reason Diversity Is Lacking at the Top

Companies are spinning their wheels when it comes to building diversity in leadership. Why? Because they are not focusing on the root causes of the problem.
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A Simple Plan for Modernizing the Power Grid

Utilities face enormous pressure to make their grids fit for the future. This framework helps them meet the challenges at every stage of the journey.
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What Strategic Procurement Can Do for Utilities

A fully empowered procurement function can deliver material cost savings and broad, organization-wide benefits to a utility.
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Diversity Is Just the First Step. Inclusion Comes Next.

Companies can’t capture the real value of a diverse workforce until they create an organizational culture that welcomes everyone—truly everyone—to participate.
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Fixing the Flawed Approach to Diversity

Company leaders must acknowledge their blind spots, respond to the needs of diverse groups, and focus on the measures that really work.
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The Power Grid of the Future

Power network operators face multiple potential disruptions. Widespread defection from the grid is just one of them.
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How Utilities Can Boost Workforce Productivity with Digital

Moving even one or two steps toward full digitization can mean big gains in workers’ performance and economic efficiencies.
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Distributed Energy: A Disruptive Force

Improving economics and innovation are driving the growth of distributed energy. Utilities must respond proactively to this rising threat by leveraging their many advantages.
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