Kurt Grichel is a Partner at Bain & Company, a leading global management consulting firm. With over 14 years of experience in management and strategy consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Kurt has a proven track record of helping clients achieve better profitability and growth. He is skilled at driving exceptional results for his clients and developing the talent around him.

Kurt is a passionate member of Bain's Retail and Performance Improvement practices, and he holds deep experience in optimizing support functions like finance, HR, and procurement. He brings his expertise in portfolio strategy, customer segmentation, zero-based cost reduction, and fresh grocery strategy to the leading retailers he serves.

Before joining Bain, Kurt was a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase and a Senior Procurement Agent at Boeing. Kurt holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was also honored with the prestigious Palmer Scholarship. He also holds a BA in Business Administration from Western Washington University.

In his spare time, Kurt enjoys running and is a dedicated fan of the Seattle Seahawks.