Rich Lesser is global chair of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he advises CEOs, boards, and public sector officials on economic growth, organizational transformation, the energy transition, innovation, AI, and navigating geopolitical shifts. 

Lesser served as BCG’s CEO from 2013 to 2021, during which the firm crossed $10 billion in revenues and expanded its digital, advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities. Under his leadership BCG launched its Center for Climate & Sustainability. Glassdoor named him the Best US Large Company CEO in 2021. 

He currently serves as chief advisor to the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders and as a member of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst’s leadership council. He previously served on the board of the U.S. Business Roundtable and on federal advisory councils on international trade and economic policy under both Presidents Trump and Biden.