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Connie K., an Expert Partner in our Singapore office, was taught practicality early on and made career decisions based on this approach. After studying at Oxford and the London School of Economics, she joined Bain as an associate consultant in 2004. She’d later gain experience outside of the firm working with world-renowned restauranteur, Alan Yau, and Amazon before returning to Bain to lead in our Retail practice. Embodying our Operating Principle, “Practical and at Cause,” Connie joins us to share how she’s applied this principle throughout her career: https://atbain.co/3UoT0hz

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from us #atBain! With roots across Asia and the Pacific Islands, this community is diverse, spanning 50+ groups, 100+ languages, and various religions. Swipe to see the Bainies you'll hear from this month as we honor this year's theme of advancing leadership across this community by celebrating the innovative contributions of today and exploring what is needed for the leaders of tomorrow. #AANHPIHM #AANHPI

Our recent survey reveals that only one-third of executives with high #sustainability ambitions believe they have the necessary technology to deliver on them. To leverage sustainability as a competitive advantage, leaders and disrupters alike must act quickly. Learn more: https://atbain.co/3UpSoZ3

On the latest episode of the Dry Powder #Podcast, host Hugh MacArthur joins Holden Spaht, one of Thoma Bravo’s leading enterprise software investors and a rare voice of optimism in the tech space. In this episode, Hugh asks Holden how he remains bullish on tech and the two also explore how he developed a playbook for profitable growth and why margin expansion is foundational to every one of his deals, regardless of the company’s size. Listen here: https://atbain.co/3UEwxy3

The BASE Program is for all Black, Hispanic/Latin American, and/or Indigenous pre-MBA students entering a full-time two-year MBA Program in the fall who want to explore what it’s like to be a consultant, design a career with intention, cultivate a supportive network and experience Bain’s culture. Last chance to apply: https://atbain.co/3JCtErx

Spiking interest rates derailed dealmaking in 2023 and left the capital flywheel sputtering. In this edition of The Bain Brief, we’re unpacking our annual Global Private Equity Report, including the game-changing disruption brought by generative AI and the market outlook, while also offering a glimpse into what it’s like to work in our #PrivateEquity group.

The Americas region and the technology sector are consistently wowing shareholders. How does your industry stack up? https://atbain.co/4bionAT

Bain’s commitment to sustainability impacts not only our clients, but the firm. Sam Israelit, our first Chief Sustainability Officer, is focused on our dedication to the social and environmental standards we’ve set for ourselves on a global scale. Listen to how he is implementing the same ESG initiatives we advocate for our clients and our plans to reduce our environmental footprint, enhance employee well-being, and maintain high standards of integrity in creating a more sustainable world. https://atbain.co/3Wlr1lh

To sustainably thrive in a world where humans annually consume 1.75 times the earth's renewable resources in 12 months, businesses must decouple growth from resource extraction. CEOs can expedite their journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and profitable circular future by taking five specific actions today. https://atbain.co/3JzONTa #EarthMonth2024

Where do you stand with AI? Explore how leading companies demonstrate the generative AI use cases that are already delivering value and the technology required to implement them. https://atbain.co/3Jupx0z