Sarah Elk

Sarah Elk is a distinguished partner at Bain & Company, where she leads the global People and Organization practice from the firm's Chicago office. She has been with Bain since April 2007 and has extensive experience in advising large organizations across various industries, including energy, technology, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, and retail. Her work primarily focuses on organizational effectiveness, agile practices, performance improvement, leadership, and change management.13

Elk is also a co-author of the book Doing Agile Right: Transformation Without Chaos, published by Harvard Business Review Press in 2020. This work emphasizes the importance of agility in organizations, particularly in the context of rapid technological and business model changes.13 Her insights have been featured in prominent publications such as the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Bloomberg, showcasing her influence in the field of management consulting.45

In addition to her professional achievements, Elk is involved in Bain's global governance committee for compensation and promotion, reflecting her leadership role within the firm. She holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University.23 Elk is also a mother of five, balancing her professional responsibilities with family life.3