Jeff Denneen

Jeff Denneen is a Senior Partner at Bain & Company, based in the Atlanta office.12 He joined Bain in 2005 as a manager and was promoted to partner in 2008.1 With over 25 years of industry and consulting experience, Denneen has established himself as a prominent figure in the management consulting world, particularly in the field of higher education.2

Career Highlights

Bain & Company:

• Founded and leads Bain's global Higher Education practice, which he established in 20092
• Leader in the Transformation & Change practice, specializing in full potential transformation across multiple industries2
• Expertise in Freight & Logistics, Organization, Performance Improvement, and Results Delivery2

Prior Experience:

• In the early years of his career, Denneen helped launch Denneen & Company, a consulting firm4

Education

• MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University2
• B.A. in Economics from Emory University2

Thought Leadership

Denneen is recognized as a leading voice in higher education and education reform. He has:

• Co-authored "The Financially Sustainable University," published in Business Officer magazine2
• Spoken at numerous conferences, including NACUBO, EACUBO, SACUBO, CASE, AAHC, AAMC, and the Advisory Board2
• Been quoted in publications such as the Economist, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Chronicle of Higher Education2
• Appeared on national radio programs, including NPR Marketplace2
• Achieved status as a LinkedIn Influencer2

Personal Life

Jeff lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children.2 He is originally from Boston and remains an avid fan of Boston sports teams.2 Denneen is also passionate about children's healthcare and is actively engaged with Project Alive, a non-profit focused on finding a cure for Hunter Syndrome.2

His personal experiences, particularly with his son Liam's health challenges, have significantly shaped his perspective on success and life priorities.3