Mike Booker

Mike Booker is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience across various sectors such as consumer products, retail, and industrial products. He has a strong track record in delivering sustained growth and results for his clients. Mike's expertise spans developed markets like Japan, Australia, and Korea, as well as developing markets including China, India, and Southeast Asia. He has also worked in emerging markets across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa.

In his career, Mike has authored numerous articles focusing on consumers and consumer markets in Asia. He is well-known for his series on 'What shoppers really do but will never tell you.' Additionally, he is a sought-after speaker at conferences and a frequent contributor to publications, sharing insights on Asian consumers both regionally and globally.

Mike's areas of specialization include Food, Beverage, Household and Personal Care sectors, Grocery and specialty retail, as well as Industrial goods and services. He excels in growth strategies, marketing, sales & distribution, supply chain management, manufacturing, transformations, mergers, acquisitions, and merger integration.

Education-wise, Mike pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs. He also holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering with Honors from Edinburgh University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Currently, Mike serves as a Partner at Bain & Company, where he brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive strategic initiatives and growth for the organization. Prior to this role, he held the position of New Business Development Manager at British American Tobacco and worked as a Project Engineer at Foster Wheeler.