Douglas Beal

Douglas Beal is a Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), focusing on Total Social Impact and Sustainability. Here are some key details about his role and background:

Professional Experience

Douglas leads BCG's client work with financial institutions on sustainable finance and investing.1 His areas of focus include:

• Helping banks and insurance companies integrate social impact as a source of business value
• Advising corporate and investment banks on building sustainable finance capabilities across product areas and sectors
• Working with investors and wealth managers on sustainable investing strategies

Expertise and Contributions

• Co-creator of BCG's total societal impact (TSI) approach
• Co-creator of BCG's Sustainable Economic Development Assessment (SEDA), a statistical benchmarking tool used by governments and organizations to improve economic and socioeconomic conditions1
• Extensive experience advising private sector, governments, and development organizations on strategies for economic and socioeconomic progress
• Has worked with several nations on their national development strategies

Background

• Has lived overseas for 21 years, gaining international experience across the US, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa1
• Previously served as BCG's global head for economic development

Board Positions

• Former board member of Save the Children in Hong Kong
• Currently sits on the advisory board for the Cornell Center for Global Sustainable Enterprise1

Douglas Beal is recognized for his expertise in sustainable finance, economic development, and integrating social impact into business strategy. His work at BCG focuses on helping organizations create both business value and positive societal impact through their core operations and strategies.