Ketil Gjerstad

Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group

Ketil Gjerstad is a prominent figure at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), holding the position of Managing Director & Senior Partner.1 He currently leads BCG's Strategy business, which is one of the three main business lines within the firm's Corporate Finance & Strategy (CFS) practice.1 2

Professional Background

Ketil's expertise lies in helping clients maximize their value potential by leveraging BCG's capabilities in several key areas:

Strategic foresight and scenarios
Corporate, portfolio, and capital market strategy
Growth and innovation
End-to-end M&A, including carveouts and integrations
Large-scale transformations and turnarounds1

Prior to his current role, Ketil led the CFS practice for the Europe, Middle East, South America, and Africa region.1 He is also a member of BCG's Principal Investors & Private Equity practice and has supported over 200 commercial due diligences for both industrial and financial investors.1

Approach and Expertise

Ketil is known for bringing a strong shareholder perspective to his work and has successfully supported CEOs and CFOs across a wide range of industries.1 His approach focuses on unlocking value potential through strategic initiatives and leveraging BCG's extensive expertise in various business domains.

Recent Activities

Ketil remains active in sharing insights and participating in industry events. He recently attended a meeting with BCG's North America Strategy team in Chicago, expressing enthusiasm about the team's capabilities and potential.3 He also regularly shares content on LinkedIn related to BCG's research and reports, such as the BCG Value Creators Report.4

Ketil Gjerstad's LinkedIn profile (username: ketil-gjerstad-b731751) reflects his current role and professional activities at Boston Consulting Group, where he continues to play a significant role in shaping strategic initiatives for global clients.2