Albert Mao

Albert Mao is a prominent figure in the consulting field, currently serving as the Vice Director of Consulting at the Harvard College Consulting Group (HCCG). His professional background is notable for his leadership roles and significant contributions to various organizations.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Vice Director of Consulting at HCCG, where he oversees consulting projects and helps guide members in delivering high-quality work to clients.2
• Previous Experience:
  • Chief Revenue Officer at HCCG from 2018 to 2021, during which he led a sales team that achieved a remarkable 300% year-over-year revenue growth, surpassing $1 million.13
  • Consultant at McKinsey & Company from 2021 to 2023, where he was recognized as one of the top performers in his class, assisting Fortune 500 software companies in redefining their growth strategies.1
  • Hedge Fund Analyst at Base4Capital for a brief period in 2021, focusing on investment research within the genomics sector.1

Education

Albert Mao graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics. He also attended Boston Latin School for his high school education and participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2023 program, where he co-founded VectorShift, an AI automations platform.13

Contributions and Impact

Mao has played a crucial role in fostering a collaborative environment at HCCG, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in consulting work. He has expressed that his involvement in HCCG allowed him to gain valuable insights into industry practices, which complemented his academic background in physics and computer science.2

His leadership and strategic vision have not only propelled HCCG's growth but have also positioned him as a key player among his peers at Harvard and beyond.